- 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 Fair, Santa Barbara County Fair, and the Ventura County Fair.
- Medal winning wines are featured in promotions at participating Albertson’s stores, offering valued publicity and exposure.
- Innovative changes, such as the division of the blended varietal and Chardonnay categories, create opportunities for more wines to receive acknowledgment.
- Competition publicity, including results, are released to print and news publications throughout California and the United States.
- Entries are accepted online and by mail for winery convenience.
- The California Mid-State Fair hosts a tasting following the competition for industry professionals to sample all entries, including medal winners and best of class wines.
- The Central Coast Wine Competition is the largest evaluation event for Central Coast wines, featuring over 600 wines.
- Blind tasting allows for unknown or unrecognized wineries to receive recognition and publicity.
