2020 is already here and Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine is pleased to provide you with our 2020 Editorial Schedule, which specifies the varieties that will be reviewed each month, the monthly submittal deadlines and submittal details.
Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine (CGCW) is a monthly wine review newsletter covering thousands of California and West Coast wines annually. We have been in continuous publication since 1974.
CGCW tastes blind, peer-to-peer, with consistent methodology and “at the same table.” We do not write our reviews based on casual walk-around or winery tastings.
The upcoming schedule is as follows (subject to change):
| ISSUE MONTH | SUBMITTAL DEADLINE | FEATURED WINES |
| January | 12/6/2019 | Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé (domestic), Pinot Blanc |
| February | 12/28/2019 | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| March | 1/31/2020 | Rhone Red (Syrah/ Grenache/Mourvedre/ Carignane/Cinsault/blends), Rhone White (Viognier/Grenache Blanc/Marsanne/ Roussanne/blends) |
| April | 2/29/2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot |
| May | 3/28/2020 | Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris/Grigio |
| June | 4/30/2020 | Chardonnay, Petite Sirah |
| July | 5/30/2020 | Zinfandel, Rosé (domestic) |
| August | 6/30/2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay |
| September | 7/31/2020 | Riesling, Vermentino, Gewürztraminer, Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Albariño |
| October | 8/31/2020 | Merlot, Cab Franc, Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Rosé (domestic) |
| November | 9/30/2020 | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| December | 10/31/2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Sparkling Wines |
Wines can be submitted per the above schedule or upon release. Either way we will store them properly until they are tasted. There is no fee or specific form to fill out, but we do request the following with your submission:
- Suggested retail price (required)
- Case production (required)
- Contact name, email address and phone number if we have questions (required)
- Cepage /blend, as appropriate
- Final analysis (pH, TA, etc.) if available
- Two bottles for each wine submitted
Please send wines to: CGCW, 2691 Doidge Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
If you have any questions, please contact us at (510) 417-2833 or trade@cgcw.com
A sample issue of the CGCW newsletter is available at www.cgcw.com
