Local media outlets support annual Public Tasting
Country. With The Press, users are able to find wineries and discover tasting rooms to visit and to plan a day’s visit or weeklong trip. Stop by The Chronicle booth for free gifts and to enjoy The Press-themed photo-booth.
BevMo! is the presenting sponsor of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. With 165 stores now across California, Arizona and Washington, it is the leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle specialty retailer in the western United States and among the largest in the country.
BevMo! provides a uniquely friendly and welcoming environment for competitively priced wine, craft beer and spirits as well as “goes with” products such as specialty food and snacks, cigars, glassware and related bar and wine accessories. The company provides beverages exclusively to thousands of weddings, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners for couples throughout the year. (To learn more about BevMo!, go to page 34). We are happy to welcome
Alaska Airlines to the Public Tasting this year. As the exclusive airline sponsor, Alaska Airlines invites attendees to treat themselves to a glass of wine that you can’t find on terra firma. To learn more about Alaska Airlines, be sure and pickup up your gift bag at the tasting. (To learn more about Alaska Airlines, go to page 36).
We are happy to welcome
Lagunitas to the Public Tasting this year. As the official beer partner, Lagunitas Brewing Company is at the competition to offer a wide variety of beers. From the beers that Lagunitas was founded on to seasonals and even the one-hitters; let the beer speak and you might just mumble! NBC Bay Area’s strong presence throughout Northern California is an irreplaceable asset to the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. It’s a pleasure to continue to work with them as our official television sponsor. The station has been a strong supporter of the event and we appreciate
their continued televised and promotional exposure. KFOG and KNBR join KGO
AM 810 as the exclusive radio sponsors. In 2018 we are happy to announce the expansion of our media reach to include a young and vibrant demographic throughout northern California. Using these incredible stations, the campaign reaches more than 1 million people. Cumulus Media plays an integral part in promoting the competition to a wide audience around the Bay Area. Wine & Spirits Magazine returns for the 10th consecutive year as the official media sponsor of the 2018 Public Tasting. Wine & Spirits Magazine was founded in 1982 and is published eight times a year
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Society’s The San Pacific Francisco Orchid Orchid Exposition is pleased to support the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition by providing additional exposure at its event, taking place Feb. 22-25 at The Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.
American AgCredit continues to be the proud sponsor of the annual Winemakers Awards for the seven sweepstake winners. American AgCredit plays a significant role in the agricultural community and economy through their financial and farm credit services.
At the public tasting, guests will be welcomed with artisan breads made by the venerable
Costeaux French Bakery. Nationally acclaimed for its breads, desserts and open-air café, Costeaux has been a Healdsburg tradition since 1923. www.costeaux.com
Hint Water returns as a proud sponsor of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Hint is a delicious and refreshing drink made from pure spring water with a splash of natural flavor, without any added sugar, sweeteners or preservatives.
A number of food vendors are also participating this year:
1 Sonoma Creamery — Deliciously addictive baked cheese snacks. 1 Kite Hill — Artisan almond milk foods, including yogurts, cheese and pastas. 1 Kevita Sparkling Water — Pure organic beverages that support you to your highest potential. 1 Urban Foods — Making snack time healthy with actual real ingredients.
Artisans offer specialty foods from around California
1 Chirps Chips — Delicious soy, grain and gluten free snacks made from high protein cricket flour. ~ #eatbugs
1 Lark Ellen Farm — Handcrafted, organic, gluten and grain free foods that your body will love. 1 Salty Sweet — A dangerously delicious cookie eating experience. 1 Marlo’s Bakeshop — Wholesome indulgences to satisfy the soul. 1 Cypress Grove — Awardwinning artisan cheese from Arcata.
In addition the following food trucks will be outside the venue: 1 Whisk on Wheels — Delicious gourmet burgers, fries and more. 1 El Tonayense Taco Truck — Authentic, award winning Mexican food and salsas. A special thanks to Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards for hosting the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition judges’ dinner at their magnificent Sonoma location. It was
an unmatched evening of cultural delights, education and entertainment, culminating in an unforgettable gourmet experience paired with delicious wines.
We would also like to acknowledge the Best Western
Cloverdale Inn for providing lovely accommodations and service for all the participants involved with the judging portion of the competition.
This year we are pleased to welcome back the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf as our official hotel sponsor. This is a beautiful property situated in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf with easy access to Fort Mason, many wonderful restaurants and scenic views of the bay.