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Artisans offer specialty foods from around California
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 read more, visit page 29).
We are happy to welcome
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!
This year’s food sponsor will be a nonprofit with a mission to cultivate working class food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their businesses. (To read more, visit page 20). The strong presence of
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.
as the exclusive radio sponsors. In 2019, 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 1,000,000 people. Cumulus Media plays an integral part in promoting the competition to a wide audience around the Bay Area.
returns for the tenth consecutive year as the official media sponsor of the 2019 public tasting. Wine & Spirits Magazine was founded in 1982 and is published eight times a year in both print and digital. Its critics lead blind panels to taste through 15,000 wines annually. Visit www.wineand spiritsmagazine.com for new release wine recommendations, stories on up-and-coming producers, restaurant reviews, cocktail recipes, local wine event listings and details on how to subscribe.
continues to be the proud sponsor of the annual Winemakers Awards for the nine sweepstake winners. American AgCredit plays a significant role in the agricultural community and economy through their financial and farm credit services.
We are happy to welcome
to the public tasting this year. As an event sponsor, hint will offer a variety of flavors, including original flavors like blackberry and watermelon along with some of their newer flavors like cherry and pineapple. Water that makes your mouth water! Remember, drink water, not sugar. Drink hint water.
will once again provide its famous hand-crafted artisan breads to attendees as they enter the public tasting. Nationally acclaimed for its breads, irresistible desserts and open-air café, Costeaux has been a Healdsburg tradition since 1923. Visit www.costeaux.com.
A number of food vendors are also participating this year:
Champion to the happiest and healthiest you, high quality and great tasting kombucha for your healthy lifestyle.
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! You won’t be able to resist the unique flavors of America’s favorite dessert.
A delicious, mouthwatering condiment to accompany all you favorite foods. Bake. Eat. Smile! Sweet treats to put a smile on your face.
Gourmet chocolates to enjoy with your favorite wines. A deliciously addictive baked cheese snacks.
High quality organic dressings and sauces that can only be described as awesome.
Making snack time healthy with actual real ingredients.
A new way of looking at food and wine pairings with seasonings to match the wine you love to drink.
In addition, the following food trucks will be outside the venue:
Delicious gourmet burgers, fries and more.
A special thanks to
for hosting the 2019 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
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 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.