Kenefick Ranch Honored with Multiple Awards in Prestigious Wine Competitions

Family-Owned Calistoga Vineyard Recognized in the Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge and the California Wines and Wineries International Cabernet Franc Competition Calistoga, Calif. – (April 18, 2024) – Kenefick Ranch, […]

THE DEADLINE IS NEAR - DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! ENTER NOW. THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY MARCH 22ND. TOP REASONS TO ENTER -  Exclusivity - This is a regional competition that ONLY rates wines produced and bottled in Northern California's premier winegrowing region. Multi-Channel Promotion - Public announcement of awards is made in print by the Press Democrat, the North Bay Area's primary source for news and information Judges with Influence - The best wines draw the best professional wine judges who annually vie for a coveted spot to judge here. Many are seasoned retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and wine writers with influence. They know how to promote the wines they enjoy and can help give your wine increased exposure. Public Tasting - Gold medal-winners are invited to pour and have their wines enjoyed at the North Coast Wine & Food Festival annually organized and hosted by The Press Democrat. This is a

TOP REASONS TO ENTER -  Exclusivity - This is a regional competition that ONLY rates wines produced and bottled in Northern California's premier winegrowing region. Multi-Channel Promotion - Public announcement of awards is made in print by the Press Democrat, the North Bay Area's primary source for news and information Judges with Influence - The best wines draw the best professional wine judges who annually vie for a coveted spot to judge here. Many are seasoned retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and wine writers with influence. They know how to promote the wines they enjoy and can help give your wine increased exposure. Public Tasting - Gold medal-winners are invited to pour and have their wines enjoyed at the North Coast Wine & Food Festival annually organized and hosted by The Press Democrat. This is a fun-filled day enjoyed by wine enthusiasts near and far who look forward to tasting the Best of the Best wines Northern Calif

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A Winning Tradition: Looking Back at the North Coast Wine Challenge

Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge Continues to Identify the Best of the Best   In 2012, when organizers were planning the first North Coast Wine Challenge (NCWC), they could […]

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Santa Rosa, Calif., (February 28, 2024) — Sunset Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, announced today its call for entries in the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition. Established in 2012, the Sunset International Wine Competition was the most successful launch of a wine competition in U.S. history. Winning producers will be featured in a Fall release of a Wine Special non-print, digital edition with supporting microsite. Promotions for the Wine Award Special Issue will be placed in sunset.com, Sunset eNewsletters and Sunset social sites. The edition will be promoted and available for 12 months up until the 2025 Wine Competition Awards winners are announced. Wine & Spirit Competitions Management & Productions (WSCM&P) will manage the competition. “When you combine the reputation and influence of Sunset with the most experienced wine judging professionals, including award winning winemakers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of

January 29th – On April 2-3, 2024, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2024 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Competition managers are now accepting entries for the 12th annual NCWC, considered among the most prestigious wine challenges in the United States.  This regional competition rates wines exclusively produced and bottled in Northern California’s premier winegrowing region to determine which wines are considered the Best of the Best. Eligible wines must be made from fruit sourced in the North Coast AVAs of Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Marin and parts of Solano counties. This includes any bottled wine labeled with these AVAs as their main source of grapes and whose winery is in California.  “The competition focuses only on the high quality wines made on the North Coast that includes the six local counties,” says Daryl Groom, chief judge of NCWC. “We do not

Santa Rosa, Calif., (February 28, 2023) SUNSET Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle announced today its call for entries in the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition. Established in 2012, the Sunset International Wine Competition was the most successful launch of a wine competition in U.S. history. Winning producers will be featured in a Fall release of a Wine Special non-print, digital edition with supporting microsite. Promotions for the Wine Award Special Issue will be placed in sunset.com, Sunset eNewsletters and Sunset social sites. The edition will be promoted and available for 12 months up until the 2024 Wine Competition Awards winners are announced. Wine & Spirit Competitions Management & Productions (WSCM&P) will manage the competition. “When you combine the reputation and influence of Sunset combined with the most experienced wine judging professionals, including award winning winemakers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wi