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

December 19, 2024 – The 4th Annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge is now accepting entries, continuing its emergence as one of the fastest-growing and most prestigious wine and spirits competitions in the United States. The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was established, in conjunction with LA-based beverage professionals, to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world. A distinguished panel of judges—including winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, industry experts, and influential media—evaluate each entry, providing valuable recognition and exposure for producers. Their endorsements offer increased visibility for brands, helping connect them with the vast consumer market in Southern California – one of the largest and most influential markets in the United States. Entry Deadline: February 13, 2025 Early bird pricing ends February 3, 2025 From February 26-28, 2025, an esteemed

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

OAK FARM VINEYARDS AND STEELBOUND DISTILLERY TAKE TOP HONORS IN 2024 LOS ANGELES INVITATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE  MARCH 6, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the third annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A Barbera from Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., and a Bourbon from Steelbound Brewery & Distillery in Ellicotville, N.Y., topped their fields to be named Best of the Best.  The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States.  Judging took place February 26-28, 2024. Says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine & Spirits Competitions Management & Production, “The competition grew again this year to attract close to 1,100 entries, and our

WHAT IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MAKE AN EXCEPTIONAL WINE COMPETITION? EXCEPTIONAL JUDGES! MEET OUR JUDGES It's Time to Enter the 2024 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge -Celebrating the Best of the Best- Enter Today North Coast counties: Lake Mendocino Sonoma Napa Marin Solano Who will be this year's Best of the Best? Save $$$, Enter before March 11th! Enter Online Here Download Shipping Label SEE WEBSITE

Sunset Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for entries in the 2024 Sunset International Wine 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. Meet 2023's Competition Winners: 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition  BEST OF SHOW Brecon Estate 2022 Albarino Best of the Best Best of Show - White Wine Husch Vineyards 2022 Muscat Canelli Best of Show Dessert/Late Harvest Sojourn Cellars NV Brut Sparkling Best of Show Sparkling Wine La Storia Trentadue Winery 2020 Merlot Best of Show Red Wine Seaglass Trinchero Family Estates 2021 Rosé Best of Show Rosé Wine T

Are you looking to expand awareness and showcase your best wines? Participating in the Sunset International Wine Competition provides the opportunity to gain national exposure for your wines. A distinguished panel of judges, including winemakers, sommeliers, and industry professionals will determine the Best of the West. Winning producers will be featured in the October release of a Wine Special non-print, digital edition with a supporting microsite. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your best to the Sunset Magazine audience.

Join this Notable Group of Winning Wines with the  2021 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge The Best of the Best in the North Coast The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge is unlike many other wine competitions by honoring wines only produced from the California North Coast - by far one of the prestigious wine regions in the country.. The North Coast Wine Challenge offers award winning exposure in print by The Press Democrat, the North Bay Area's largest source for news and information, through on-going promotion in both print and online publications, and through extensive social media outlets. 2020 Award Winning Wines include: Best of the Best Sangiacomo Family Wine: Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018 “Winning the Best of the Best award allowed us to grow our customer interactions organically. We’re so grateful to have been discovered by new wine-loving fans in our region, it’s been very exciting!” Best of the Show - Rosé Rodney Strong