Compiled by CCWC judge Michael Cervin, this list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the US Wine Industry honors winemakers, writers, politicians, entrepreneurs and wine lovers who have a profound effect on the US wine industry. Four of the individuals named (Doug Frost, Mike Dunne, Daryl Groom, and Madeline Triffon) will be part … Continue reading »
JANUARY 27, 2012, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA The Central Coast Wine Competition has confirmed its complete panel of judges for the 2012 competition. The twenty member judging panel will be led by three Master Sommeliers, one Master of Wine, four major California wine writers and several other members of the wine industry, trade and media. … Continue reading »
JULY 29, 2011, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA – The Central Coast Wine Competition announced Hearst Ranch Winery as the 2011 Winery of the Year at the California Mid-State Fair’s annual Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day. The Winery of the Year award is a new award which seeks to recognize the winery which presented the most exceptional selection … Continue reading »
KRUSH Radio Interview with Traci Dutton Part #2 KRUSH Radio Interview with Traci Dutton Part #1 KRUSH Radio Interview with Daryl Groom KRUSH Radio Interview with Doug Frost KRUSH Radio Interview with Michael Cervin KRUSH Radio Interview with Valery Uhl KRUSH Radio Interview with Mike Stepanovich The KRUSH is radio for the Central Coast’s wine country and can … Continue reading »
Vintage Wine Experiences by Dan Berger For more information regarding Vintage Wine Experiences, please see www.vintageexperiences.com.
CCWC judge and wine writer Dan Berger writes about Central Coast wines and the Central Coast Wine Competition in his publication Vintage Wine Experiences. For more information about Dan’s commentary, please visit his website at www.vintageexperiences.com. June 16, 2011 Vintage Wine Experiences by Dan Berger
The Central Coast Wine Competition has extended the deadline for competition entries to June 1, 2011. There are currently over 220 wineries entered in the competition, which is nearly double the number of wineries entered in the 201o competition. The competition staff and judges are very excited for the 2011 competition, which will take place June 15-16, and … Continue reading »
The 2011 entry book can be downloaded here. The entry book includes rules and guidelines as well as the official entry forms. Entries will be accepted online and by mail for both competitions through May 27, 2011.
The Central Coast Wine Competition staff is fun and provides excellent customer service. The 2011 competition features a prestigious panel of internationally renowned judges, including Doug Frost, Dan Berger, and Robert Whitley. Gold medal winners are showcased at not just one venue but five- the California Mid-State Fair, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County … Continue reading »
The 2011 Entry Book can be downloaded here. Hard copies will be mailed to wineries that have entered in 2010. The CCWC has grown into a major competition for Central Coast wines. The different divisions and classes range from sparkling wine categories to a blended red wine category. All official rules and guidelines will be … Continue reading »
