California Wine Festival Returns to Carlsbad June 23-24

Marking its Third Appearance in North County, The Festival Will Showcasethe Golden States World-Class Wine Offerings Santa Barbara, CA (May 8,

California Wine Festival Returns to Carlsbad May 20-21

After a Two-Year Hiatus, The Festival Will Showcase Nearly 250 Wines from Over 70 Wineries Across the Golden State Santa Barbara, CA (April 11, 2022) — California Wine Festival, Southern […]

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

Corksy Launches Corksy Go POS – Mobile Sales, Anywhere You Pour Handheld, all-in-one device with LTE and Wi-Fi lets wineries sell, sign up members, and personalize service wherever guests are. Irvine, CA — September 9, 2025 — Corksy, the modern DTC platform for wineries, today announced the launch of Corksy Go POS, a handheld, all-in-one point-of-sale system built to help wineries — and other beverage producers — sell anywhere. With LTE (mobile plan required) and Wi-Fi connectivity, Corksy Go gives wineries the freedom to process sales, sign up wine club members, and access guest history wherever they pour — without bulky hardware, extra readers, or being tied to a counter. Go tableside. Go vineyard-side. Go festival-side. From seated tastings to outdoor dinners, from the event lawn to off-site festivals, Corksy Go POS brings wine sales directly to the guest. The device combines Corksy’s POS software, integrated payment processing, wine club t

A Rare Invitation Into Wine Country Life Join us September 22–28 for Access Alexander Valley Wine Week—a week-long, reservation-based celebration of wine, hospitality, and community in one of California’s most iconic regions. This is not a festival. There are no wristbands, no crowds—just meaningful experiences designed to bring you closer to the people, places, and wines of Alexander Valley. From winemaker vineyard walks and exclusive tastings to curated pairings and special guest rates at local hotels, Wine Week invites you to slow down and experience wine country as it was meant to be—authentic, personal, and unforgettable. We are farmers. And for one week, we’re inviting you in. Find more information and a list of itineraries at alexandervalley.org.

Taste of Sonoma Memorial Day Sale! Save $15 on Admission Through May 28 Save $15 on all admission types through May 28 for Taste of Sonoma on June 21 at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens. Produced by Sonoma County Vintners, this beloved annual event has been named as a Best Wine Festival in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Already have your Taste of Sonoma Tickets? Read on to secure your exclusive event add-on experiences before the big day! Please note: We are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 21, including infants and children. Pets are not permitted, only service animals will be granted entry. Wine, Food, Activities, Beer and More! General Admission 12:00pm – 4:00pm General admission includes the grand tasting, complimentary food trucks, beer garden and themed lounges. Memorial Day Sale General Admission $195 VIP Admission 11:00am – 4:00pm All the fun included in GA plus a special lineup of award-winning wines and dedicated are

Activations Will Bring Sonoma County Wines to One of California’s Fastest Growing Regions Building on its growing success in bringing world-class Sonoma County wines to new and divergent audiences, Sonoma County Winegrowers has announced it has agreed to become the official sponsor for Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds.  “This is an exciting new opportunity to showcase and share our Sonoma County wines in a vibrant community with people who clearly love the arena and the team,” said Karissa Kruse, president and chief executive officer of the Sonoma County Winegrowers. She added, “Our focus is to reach new audiences in different settings to create memorable experiences and with this new partnership we will accomplish that in a big way in the Coachella Valley.” Acrisure Arena is a world-class entertainment venue strategically located in the Coachella Valley in Southern California within 90 miles of more than 8.5 million residents. Since

January 29th – On April 2-3, 2024, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2024 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Competition managers are now accepting entries for the 12th 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 competition focuses only on the high quality wines made on the North Coast that includes the six local counties,” says Daryl Groom, chief judge of NCWC. “We do not

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),

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. 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. 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 j