JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded...
JUNE 24, 2024 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2024 contest. Taking top prize this year...
JULY 10, 2023 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2023 contest. Taking top prize this year...
Miro Tcholakov
May 2, 2023 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) – Winemaker Miroslav (Miro) Tcholakov has been named Honorary Chief Judge for the upcoming Sunset International Wine Competition, which takes place May 23-25,...
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The ultimate goal of wine competitions is to give each wine its due
and create enhanced marketing opportunities.
By Alexandra Russell
Many consumers see medals and scores as a shortcut to finding...
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This Sonoma County entrepreneur is responsible for more than a dozen prestigious tasting events, including the upcoming Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition.
By Alexandra Russell
Debra Del...
Finger Lakes Thirsty Owl 2019 Riesling Takes Best White; France’s Chateau Cazeau Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Takes Best Sparkling
Santa Rosa, Calif., —November 22, 2021—The Sonoma Valley AVA took...
Best Red and Best of Show to 2019 Miro Cellars Cuvée Sasha Grenache/Syrah, Chevalier Vineyard, Mendocino
Best White goes to 2020 Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, NZ; Best Rosé to 2020 Roaming...
Best White goes to 2020 Oak Farm Fiano; Best Rosé to 2020 Bricoleur Rosé of Grenache; Best Sparkling to 2016 Domaine Carneros Brut; Best Dessert to 2018 Burgdorf Vidal Blanc Ice Wine; Best Cider to Black...
Santa Rosa, Calif., —November 19, 2020— The Sierra Foothills AVA took the big prize at the 2020 Harvest “Terroir” Challenge, the only competition to judge wines by American Viticultural Area. This year’s...
