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And the Winners Are…
The 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Sweepstake Winners are:
| Sparkling |
J Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley J
Brut Rose |
| White |
Keuka Spring Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York
2008 Gewurztraminer |
| Pink |
Bray Vineyards, Shenandoah Valley, Amador
County, CA 2008 Barbera Rosato |
| Red |
Graton Ridge Cellars, Russian River Valley,
Paul Family Vineyard 2007 Estate Pinot Noir |
| Dessert |
Watermill Winery, Walla Walla Valley,
Washington 2008 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer |
On January 8th, 2010, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition concluded the annual week of judging at the Cloverdale
Citrus Fairgrounds in Sonoma County, California. Over five days, 63
professional wine experts within the media, restaurant and hospitality,
education, winemaking and retail wine industries tasted and evaluated a
world-record breaking 4,913 entries, a number that maintains the
competition's status as the largest competition of American wines in the
world.
Consumers can look forward to tasting the Sweepstake
Award Winners, along with hundreds of additional wines, at the 2010 San
Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting, February 20th held
at Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. The
Public Tasting is an annual celebration
allowing wine lovers to compare their favorites to the top picks
announced at the judging while enjoying great food and breathtaking
views.
A comprehensive list of the
wines and their awards is available online »
 2010
SFCWC Judges Celebrated In Style at Trione Vineyards and Winery
Thank you to the Trione family for allowing the largest
competition of American wines in the world the privilege of celebrating
at Trione Vineyards and Winery. They graciously offered their stunning
estate to host the Annual Judges Dinner on Wednesday, January 6th.
Located in the heart of Sonoma County, our judges had the opportunity to
reflect on the week's events while paying tribute to the numerous
individuals who have made the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
possible every year...
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A Message from the Hilton San
Francisco Fisherman's Wharf:
Welcome to the SF Chronicle Wine Competition and the
Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's wharf! We are honored to be playing a
small role as the Host Hotel for this great event. Our location, product
and service make us a great hotel destination for those attending the
competition at Fort Mason Center.
A block of rooms have been reserved for February 19,
2010 - February 22, 2010. The special room rate will be available until
February 1st or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes
first.
Booking a reservation from our site is simple. To begin
the process, click on "Book a Room" at the Hilton link below to receive
your group's preferred rate.
See you at the Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf in
February! We hope you enjoy your stay and this fantastic event.
Click here to make your reservations.
KGO Dining Around With Gene Burns
Airing Live at 2010 Chronicle Tasting
 “The best wine and culinary show on the
West Coast, Dining Around with Gene Burns KGO AM 810, will air live
immediately before the public tasting Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on
Saturday, February 20, 2010” reports Bob Fraser. “We have been honored
to have Gene onboard as well as the over ten year sponsorship with the
#1 radio station in the Bay Area, KGO AM 810”. Please go to kgo.com for
further San Francisco Chronicle articles and opportunities.
Win "Behind the Scenes" Tickets to the Public Tasting
Now wine lovers can win tickets to a special broadcast of Dining
Around with Gene Burns prior to the SFCW Public Tasting at Fort Mason,
Feb. 20, 2010.
Thirty lucky listeners will be Gene's special guests at the Public
Tasting
as he broadcasts his show live from 10am to 1pm.
Click here for details.
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| Bob Fraser Wine Travels
One of my most pleasurable past times is visiting America’s wine
country regions. I always will make an effort to visit the many
wineries that enter the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition. I am always so amazed of the warm hospitality that
wineries offer to their visitors and am always so proud to be
associated with this fantastic industry.
This month,
the Sonoma Valley of California
Bob Fraser visits the beautiful Sonoma Valley
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more »
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The First and Largest Competition of American Wines Boasts Over 4,900
Entries in 2010
The most complex process of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has
begun. This comprehensive annual judging is officially underway at Cloverdale
Citrus Fairgrounds. On Monday, January 5th, more than 60 professional wine
experts from across the country came together for one week in Sonoma County,
California to evaluate 4,913 entries, a number that far surpasses expectations
from the previous years. With ten new panelists contributing their unique
expertise to the judging, each wine will be carefully evaluated by a series of
teams that include Wilfred Wong, cellarmaster for Beverages & More!; Jon Bonne,
wine writer for the San Francisco Chronicle; Dan Berger, syndicated journalist;
and Paul Lukacs, wine writer and educator out of Baltimore, MD, and many more.
meet the judges »
Judging Snapshots
2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition Offers A Taste of Indulgence
Largest Competition of American Wines in the World
Announces Annual Public Tasting
After the chaos of the holiday season, what better way is there
to relax than with good wine and great friends? The San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) is the ideal opportunity to celebrate both at
the Annual Public Tasting, held February 20, 2010 at Fort Mason Center’s
Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Featuring thousands of the country’s
finest wines and a truly exceptional spread of gourmet fare, this popular event
encourages everyone to come together, toast to a New Year and enjoy a bit of the
best life has to offer.
An experience that surpasses glamour and sophistication, the
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting offers
tickets for $60 when purchased
in advance, and has historically sold out weeks in advance.
However, admittance, if still available the day of the Tasting, is $80 at the
door.
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more »
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2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition Presenting Sponsor
“We are extremely honored for Target to
collaborate with the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the
wine industry throughout America as its official presenting sponsor for
2010”, states Bob Fraser, Executive Director. “Target has demonstrated
excellence in the marketplace and has sustained an outstanding record in
giving back to their communities. We feel excited that Target and the
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition will be working collaboratively
in educating and informing consumers of excellent wines grown and
produced in America.
San Francisco's KGO Media Sponsor
KGO
NEWSTALK AM 810 has been the exclusive radio sponsor for the San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition since its inception", reports Bob Fraser. "The
media support of promotional spots on KGO and the recognition of the
Sweepstake Winemakers on the "Dining Around with Gene Burns Show" has
been tremendous for the consumers of not only the Bay Area but
throughout California and into some areas of the Pacific Northwest. They
add special excitement to the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition...
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