The region’s premier competition returns this year with an elite judging panel
(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Wine Competition, hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and sponsored by The Tribune and American General Media, is now accepting entries.
The Central Coast Wine Competition promotes the quality and diversity of commercial wineries while recognizing the fastest growing wine region in California and showcases the California Mid-State Fair’s commitment to value-added agricultural products.
The eligible counties are: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
Discounted early-bird registration ends Friday, May 29, 2020 with an entry cost of $65 per wine. After May 29, registration increases to $85 per wine. Registration closes Friday, June 5, 2020. The competition and judging take place June 17 and 18, 2020.
Enrollment has also begun for the Home Winemaking Competition, the California Craft Spirits Competition and the Central Coast Vinegar Competition.
Chief Judge Tim McDonald is returning with an impressive lineup of judges, including industry leaders and international wine journalists, including Phil Markert, director of liquor for Albertsons/Vons, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast’s contributing editor and Bill Hayes, senior buyer for BevMo!.
“Our goal with the Central Coast Wine Competition is to promote the quality and style of wines being produced on the Central Coast, and to expand knowledge and awareness to wine consumers of the accomplished wineries in the region,” says California Mid-State Fair Interim CEO Colleen Bojorquez.
For more information, or to enroll in the Central Coast Wine Competition, Home Winemaking Competition or Central Coast Vinegar Competition, please visit https://centralcoastwinecomp.com/.
For more information on the California Craft Spirits Competition, please visit cmsfs.fairmanager.com/.
The 2020 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22 – August 2 and this year we’re celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube.
