Early Bird Pricing Ends Thursday, May 8th! Entry Fee: $99 Early Bird Pricing until May 8 The Sunset International Wine Competition will take place June 10 - 12, 2025.  The final deadline for submission is May 22nd, 2025 What Sets Us Apart Esteemed Judging Panel: The competition boasts a panel of highly respected judges, including Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, seasoned winemakers, and influential wine journalists. This ensures that each wine is evaluated with a high level of expertise and discernment. Comprehensive Promotion for Winners: Winning wines receive significant exposure through Sunset magazine's digital platforms, including a dedicated Wine Special digital edition, features on Sunset.com, and promotions across Sunset’s social media channels. This extensive coverage helps winners reach a broad audience of wine enthusiasts. Diverse Categories: The competition recognizes excellence across various categories, from traditional red and white wine

Afternoon Brief: Wine Market Council Tackles Domestic Wine Industry's Current Setbacks

This past April 2 at the 2025 Wine Market Council (WMC) Annual Research Conference and Members Meeting, held in the City of Napa, there were some illuminating discussions on the overall state of the American wine industry...

2025 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition Announces Call for Entries  Santa Rosa, Calif., (March 20, 2025) — Sunset Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, announced today its call for entries in the 2025 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 2026 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 ju

Afternoon Brief: Sonoma County Vintners Announces “Wine Is Us” Campaign Promoting Positive Benefits of Wine

Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is excited to announce their new Wine Is Us multimedia campaign as part of their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote Sonoma County wines to the world...

Entry Closes Tonight at 11:59pm! Are you as anxious as we are to find out this year's best of the best? Tonight is the final night to submit entries for the Sunset International Wine Competition! Once all of the entries are collected and prepared, we'll begin 3 straight days of thoughtful consideration, concentrated tasting, and precise glass swirls so that the judges can announce who takes the gold.  Don't miss your chance to be in the running!      The Sunset Audience The Sunset International Wine Competition is designed to attract all wineries interested in reaching the Western wine drinker and is juried by the best judges in the industry, who understand and appreciate the Western palate and lifestyle The Categories Whether you specialize in bold reds, delicate whites, or innovative blends, the Sunset International Wine Competition offers a platform to showcase the distinct qualities of your creations. It's Easy To Enter! With Eno

Entry Deadline is May 7 If you missed the early bird deadline last week, don't worry! There's one week left to enter your wines in the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition! Winning producers will be featured in the October 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 or until the 2025 Wine Competition Awards winners are announced. Enter the Competition

Early Bird Pricing Ends Today! Don't miss your chance to save on discounted pricing. Early Bird Entry Fee: $99 Enter the Competition For the 8th consecutive year, Sunset Magazine, the definitive lifestyle brand of the modern American West, proudly presents The Sunset International Wine Competition  Our engaged, discerning, and wine aficionado Sunset audience perfectly pairs with the select panel of judges comprised of seasoned wine professionals, Master Sommeliers, and Masters of Wine to celebrate the brightest and boldest wines of the year.

Afternoon Brief, April 22nd

Napa Green’s Roundup Ban Underscores Controversy behind Sonoma County’s ‘Certified Sustainable’ Vineyards: 95% of Sonoma County’s vineyards are certified-sustainable. Here’s why that’s controversial...