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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The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and in partners with the Lodi Grape Festival, is now accepting entries. The ninth annual competition will take place in April 2017 and will feature over 100 olive oils produced in California. Olive oils are divided into extra virgin, flavored extra virgin, …

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The California Craft Spirits Competition presents Get Crafty California. An all new Mixology Competition combining California grown produce and some of the best craft spirits in the industry. Take a listen to our newest radio spot thanks to Krush 92.5  and see the ticket order form to purchase today. For order form and radio spot click …

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JUNE 29, 2016, PASO ROBLES, CA - On June 15, 2016, the California Mid-State Fair hosted the packaging contest component to the Central Coast Wine Competition, Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, Central Coast Vinegar Competition and the newly established California Craft Spirits Competition. This year’s competition consisted of over 880 entries from a total of …

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You have entered the competition, waited patiently for the results and now the winery is all a buzz with winning a gold medal.  How can you take the thrill and transfer that energy into engaging customers or better yet increase sales? We asked our Chief Judge, Tim McDonald of Wine Spoken Here to give us …

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Thank you to all who participated with us in 2016. Here are the Best of’s and Best of Class Winners. Full results coming next week. Best of Show: San Marcos Creek Winery 2014 Grenache Based Blend Best Dessert: Eberle Winery 2015 Muscat Canelli Best Pink: Sextant Wines 2015 GSM Best Red: San Marcos Creek Winery …

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May 13, 2016, Paso Robles, California - The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition released the final results of the 2016 competition today. With over 100 olive oils entered from all across California, Three oils emerged as Best of Show. Thank you to all who participated. 2016 CCOOC Results  

Our judges this year are some of the best in the business. Follow the link to find out who they are and what makes them great. Registration is open. Don't be the last one to enter. https://centralcoastwinecomp.com/judge-bios/