The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 22nd Annual Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) presented by Community West bank and KRUSH 92.5 FM and the 9th Annual California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC) presented by Visit Atascadero.

The Central Coast Wine Competition named Eberle Winery as the 2024 Winery of the Year. This is the second time they have won this award going back to 2013. The Paso Robles winery had all their 12 entries place this year. They took home Best of Show and Best White honors along with three best of class and double gold awards, five golds, three silvers and one bronze.

Wine:
• Best of Show/Best of White – Eberle Winery, Paso Robles, 2023 Viognier
• Best Dessert – Glunz Family Winery & Cellars, Paso Robles, CA, Mission Angelica
• Best Red – Volatus, Paso Robles, CA, 2022 Tannat
• Best Rosé – Delicato Family Wines, Monterey, CA, 2023 Sofia Rosé
Spirits:
• Best of Show/Best of Class Gin – Griffo, Petaluma, CA, Scott Street Gin
• Best of Class Agave – Catedral De Mi Padre, Paso Robles, CA, Ensamble Mexicano
• Best of Class Liqueur – Griffo, Petaluma, CA, Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
• Best of Class Vodka – Golden Eagle Vodka, Lake Forest, CA, Golden Eagle Vodka
All entries from both competitions were also entered in the Packaging and Design Competition sponsored by Customizable.com.
• Wine: Best of Show: Absolution Cellars, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Spirits: Best of Label – Single Bottle: Gold: Pendray’s Distillery Amaro

“The wine and spirit industries in California produce extraordinary products, especially here on the central coast and we are proud to be able to showcase many of the best. We look forward to displaying these winning entries during the 2024 California Mid-State Fair,” said Colleen Bojorquez, CEO.