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

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