The CCWC has always been recognized for the professionalism and expertise that come from our panel of judges. We believe that these individuals enjoy the competition as much as the wineries who enter, and the coordinators and volunteers who help the event come together. Judge Michael Cervin sheds some light on why he enjoys this competition so …
Chief Judge Tim McDonald CSW CSS – President of Wine and Spirits Spoken Here Tim has over 30 years of proven success in the wine industry with positions in public relations, trade relations, marketing and sales, event management and wine education. His experience includes positions at prominent adult beverage companies; such as E&J Gallo where …
Competition showcases the finest artisan spirits in the Golden State and beyond March 29, 2018 (Paso Robles, Calif.) – The California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC), hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair, is now accepting entries. Distilleries can register at http://cmsfs.fairmanager.com/default.aspx. The CCSC helps promote the craft distillers that are producing the finest quality artisan spirits inside …
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Final vinegar results and awards are in; vinegars from around the country and throughout Central Coast are among winners. PASO ROBLES (CA) – The Central Coast Vinegar Competition (CCVC) is proud to announce the award-winning vinegars from its fourth annual blind-tasting event, held June 21 at the California Mid-State Fair. Best in Show went to …
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2017 California Craft Spirits Competition, Central Coast Wine Competition and Central Coast Vinegar Competition entry registration open. Judges include an elite group of industry leaders and international wine journalists PASO ROBLES (CA) – Calling all Central Coast winemakers: Entries are now being accepted for the Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC), which takes place June 21-22 in …
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Dessert First on the Gold Medal Wine Tour! Dessert wines made quite an impression on wine judges in the 2014 CCWC. Wine judge Michael Cervin expresses his support of sweet wines. Kelsey See Canyons’ dessert wine stands out to Cervin, stating “Kelsey Dessert Muscat deserves a wide audience. It shows that sweet wines can be …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Edmund Browning discusses the best of show white wine from Vina Robles. Jonathon Mitchell describes his favorite wines from the competition. Michael Cervin reflects on his five year participation as a wine judge for the competition. Mike Stepanovich talks about his excitement for promoting his hometown of Paso Robles and his favorite varietals from the …
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