MARCH 22, 2021 

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

2021 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge  
Entry Deadline Approaching 

Final entry deadline is March 25

On April 6-7, 2021, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2021 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Competition managers are now accepting entries for NCWC, considered among the most prestigious wine challenges in the United States. Final entry deadline is Thursday, March 25. 

This regional competition rates wines exclusively produced and bottled in Northern California's premier winegrowing region. 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. 

NCWC only promotes the highest awarded-wines (golds and above), keeping your win exceptional and exclusive. Golds are converted into a point score above 90 and all 90+ point wines will get a marketable positive comment from the judging panel. Winning gold medals can help boost sales and brand awareness for producers of all sizes, but small wineries can truly benefit from a gold medal in this contest.   

The best wines draw the best professional wine judges, many of whom are seasoned retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and influential wine writers, who promote the wines they enjoy and can help give your winning wine increased exposure. 

Public announcement of all awards is made in print by The Press Democrat newspaper, the North Bay Area's primary source for news and information, as well as online, by virtual newsletters, and through social media outlets. The event will live stream April 7, beginning at 11 a.m., to announce Best of Class and Best of the Best winners. View the broadcast here. 

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 from near and far, who look forward to tasting the Best of the Best wines Northern California has to offer. 

Visit www.winecompetitions.com for more information.