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2026 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge Now Accepting Submissions
February 12, 2026
2026 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge Now Accepting Submissions
On April 7-8, 2026, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2026 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Competition managers are now accepting entries for the 14th 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 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge is unique in that only wines made from grapes grown in the six North Coast counties are allowed to enter,” says Daryl Groom, chief judge of NCWC. “With that, t
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Sonoma County WinegrowersSonoma County Winegrowers
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Drinks writer Rosie Schaap says, “if coziness has a fragrance, it’s the aroma of red wine simmering on the stove with citrus and spices.” What she’s talking about is mulled wine, a warming wintry drink as old as time.
December 23, 2025
Drinks writer Rosie Schaap says, “if coziness has a fragrance, it’s the aroma of red wine simmering on the stove with citrus and spices.” What she’s talking about is mulled wine, a warming wintry drink as old as time.

Discover the cozy history of mulled wine, from ancient Rome to Dickens, plus tips, spices, and Sonoma County–inspired recipes to try at home.

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Wine Industry NetworkWine Industry Network
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WIN Insider Series with Maggie Zeman
September 25, 2025
WIN Insider Series with Maggie Zeman
In this WIN Insider episode, George Christie interviews Maggie Zeman, a seasoned PR and marketing professional who transitioned from Washington DC’s State Department to Silicon Valley tech, before founding The Barn Group in Northern California’s wine industry to then merge with a larger PR firm and expand her role nationally. Maggie shares insights on the wine sector’s current challenges, emphasizing that the industry faces a marketing problem, not a product problem, requiring targeted communication strategies to engage younger consumers and adapt to evolving behaviors. The conversation covers the dramatically changed media landscape—from traditional wine writers to freelance-driven ecosystems, influencers, and digital creators—plus how AI and new platforms are reshaping media relations. Maggie discusses the importance of mentorship, intergenerational learning, and the challenges remote work poses for career growth. Despite industry headwinds, she remain
Maggie ZemanWIN Insider Series
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Wine Industry AdvisorWine Industry Advisor
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Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her pet Salukis in tow. Her blog, The Written Palette, features eclectic articles about her experiences traveling, dining and discovering new wines, wineries, wine regions, art and pets.
September 24, 2025
Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her pet Salukis in tow. Her blog, The Written Palette, features eclectic articles about her experiences traveling, dining and discovering new wines, wineries, wine regions, art and pets.

By Carl Giavanti Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her pet Salukis in tow. Her blog, The Written Palette, features eclectic articles about her experiences [...]
Turning the Tableswine writerCori Solomon
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