2024 Commercial Wine Competition Special Placings

Golden State Winery of the Year

New Clairvaux Vineyards

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Best of Show

Best of Show Red

San Simeon – 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

Best of Show White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2023 Moschofilero

Best of Show Sparkling White

Korbel – Extra Dry

Best of Show Pink Wine

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2023 Barbera Rose

Best of Show Dessert Wine

Rancho de Philo – Triple Cream Sherry

Best Micro Winery Red Wine

Osprey Vineyards – 2020 Hindcite Red Nero d'Avola

Best Micro Winery White Wine

Great Bear Vineyards – 2023 The Album White Blend

Best Micro Winery Other Wine

Sakura – 2013 Aphelion Late Harvest Tempranillo

Best Value Wine

Collier Creek – 2021 Merlot

Best of Region

Best of North Coast Red

Philo Ridge Vineyards – 2019 Petite Sirah

Best of North Coast White

Alexander Valley Vineyards – 2023 Gewurztraminer

Best of Sonoma Red

Draxton – 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Best of Sonoma White

Matanzas Creek – 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Best of Napa Red

Aimee – 2019 Merlot

Best of Greater Bay Red

Las Positas Vineyards – 2021 Merlot

Best of Greater Bay White

Martin Ranch – 2021 Chardonnay
seaglass wine

Best of North – Central Coast Red

SEAGLASS – 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Best of South – Central Coast Red

San Simeon – 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

Best of South – Central Coast White

Héroe – 2023 Viognier

Best of South Coast Red

Vienza at Europa Village – 2020 Nebbiolo

Best of Sierra Foothills Red

Windwalker Vineyard – 2021 Sangiovese

Best of Lodi Red

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2021 Sangiovese

Best of Lodi White

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards – 2022 Roussanne

Best of Other California Red

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2021 Petite Sirah

Best of Other California White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Moschofilero

Best of California State Red

Butterfly Fields – 2021 Pinot Noir

Best of California State White

Rodney Strong Vineyards – 2022 Chardonnay

Best of California

Best Albarino

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2023 Albarino

Best Barbera

Bella Grace Vineyards – 2021 Reserve Barbera

Best Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 2021 Cuvée ST. E

Best Cabernet Cabernet Franc

Las Positas Vineyards – 2021 Cabernet Franc

Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Matchbook – 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Best Chardonnay

DeLoach Vineyards – 2022 Chardonnay

Best Merlot

Serres Ranch – 2019 Merlot

Best Muscat

Nichelini Family Winery – 2023 Muscato

Best Other Dessert Wine

New Clairvaux Vineyard – Abby Angelica

Best Other Red Varietal Blend

Bella Grace Vineyards – 2020 1646 Red Blend

Best Other Red Varietal

Silt Wine Company – 2021 Reclamation Red Blend

Best Other White Varietal

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards – 2022 Roussanne

Best Petite Sirah

St. Amant Winery – 2022 Petite Sirah

Best Pinot Gris

Garré Vineyard and Winery – 2023 Pinot Gris

Best Pinot Noir

Butterfly Fields – 2021 Pinot Noir

Best Primitivo

La Mesa – 2020 Primitivo

Best Sangiovese

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2021 Sangiovese

Best Sauvignon Blanc

Dry Creek Vineyard – 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Best Syrah

Milliaire Winery – 2020 Syrah

Best Tempranillo

Tinto Rey – 2021 Tempranillo

Best Varietal Rosé

Acquiesce Vineyards – 2023 Grenache Rose

Best Varietal Rosé Blend

Wise Villa Winery – 2023 Bouquet of Roses

Best Viognier

Seka Hills – 2022 Viognier

Best Zinfandel

Macchia – 2022 Outrageous Zinfandel