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

The Lake County Wine Auction is the charitable arm of the Lake County wine industry in the form of a partnership between Lake County wineries, grape growers, related businesses and individuals. Formed in 2000, the Lake County Wine Alliance is operated under the guidance of a six-member volunteer board of directors with the purpose of supporting charitable and other local programs in the arts, health and community. Since its inception, the Lake County Wine Alliance has contributed over $2 million to worthy programs in Lake County, donating more funds to local charities from a single event than any other local nonprofit organization. The Lake County Wine Alliance is also dedicated to promoting Lake County as a premier wine grape growing region and to promoting the region’s celebrated wines.  This year Jennifer Strong will emcee the event and Brian Rose will be the auctioneer. Our special guest will be Congressman Mike Thompson. Event Website

Santa Rosa, CA (August 18, 2021) Tonnellerie Radoux USA, Inc. National Sales Manager Craig Holme is pleased to announce Ryu Yamamoto as the newest member of the sales team.  Yamamoto will represent Radoux and its oak adjunct brand Pronektar in the territory that includes Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Marin & San Francisco. Ryu is originally from New Zealand and following a career in winemaking and consulting across the globe including over 20 harvests in France, Spain, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand has made California home. Since arriving in the US in 2013, Ryu has been serving the wine, spirits and home brewing industries on the ingredient supply front so is already a familiar face to many and is looking forward to engaging in what he loves, hitting the road and collaborating with people to help make the products they strive for. "I am really keen to understand what our customers’ aspirations are. Anyone can drop off a catalog and a business card but wit