San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Sponsors help make annual competition possible
The 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition once again appreciates the support of the Pulitzer Prize-winning San Francisco Chronicle for being the Naming Sponsor for 24 years.
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Safeway is the presenting sponsor of this year’s competition. Safeway has proudly served Northern California since 1926. At the event, Safeway will offer tastings of Vinafore Collection wines, which are carried exclusively at Safeway. You can also try a free sample of assorted desserts, cheeses and breads and meet Master of Wine Curtis Mann, who curated the Vinafore Collection from classic wines around the globe.
The Official Artisan Bakery Sponsor is Costeaux French Bakery. Family-owned since 1923, Costeaux has built a longstanding reputation for specialty and artisan breads, irresistible cakes and decadent desserts. Based in Healdsburg, the heart of the Sonoma Wine Country, Costeaux offers breakfast and lunch daily. Hand-crafted baked goods can be found at local independent grocers throughout the greater North Bay as well as several Costeaux cafes. Visit www.costeaux.com.
We thank and appreciate Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor for being the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Official Judges Dinner winery hosts. Special recognition to Mark and Elizabeth Hanson for their support in making this evening so memorable.
Hats off to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair, home of the first fair in the state of California, for hosting the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Special thanks to Citrus Fair CEO Thomas B. Keaney, Sr., and the Board of Directors for their continued support.
A number of food vendors are also participating this year:
Bohemian Creamery — An artisanal creamery offering handmade goat, cow, sheep and water buffalo milk cheeses.
Brioche Pasquier/Galaxy Desserts — A bakery and dessert maker since 1936 that specializes in brioche and croissants.
Butterfly Brittles — Uses ingredients from local suppliers to create small batches of gluten and preservative-free brittles.
Dry Creek Catering (Official Caterer) — It has served Wine Country since 2000, using the amazing bounty of locally sourced ingredients to deliver succulent barbecue, salads and sweet treats for all types of events.
Fourteen Magpies Jams Uses traditional European jammaking techniques to create low sugar jams and preserves.
Gim Belly — Shares Filipino culture and cuisine with unique, hearty food that is sure to get you saying, “Get in my belly.”
Golden State Pickle Works — Creates fermented treats, like
— pickles, slaws and condiments, from locally sourced produce.
Hot Drops — A premium brand that specializes in lactofermented hot sauces and partners with local farms.
Lala’s Jam Bar and Urban Farmstead — Makes jams and unique artisan products, like mole sauce and peanut butter.
Laura Chenel Cheese —A creamery since 1979 that uses French techniques to create quality farmstead goat cheese.
LL’s Kitchen — Granolas made using natural, refined- and sugar-free ingredients and a touch of honey.
Marin French Cheese Co .— A creamery in Marin County since 1865 that uses French cheesemaking techniques.
Petaluma Toffee — Sweet confections, including whiskey and coffee toffees, that use locally sourced ingredients.
Ronda’s Fine Food’s — Dips, sauces and spreads are produced in small batches with Mediterranean-style ingredients.
San Francisco Chocolate Factory — Creates chocolate treats while also partnering with numerous Bay Area nonprofits.
Sonoma Cake Creations and Sonoma Sauces — Frosted wedding and cheesecakes and award-winning sauces.
Swetty Betty’s Gourmet Spice Rubs — Hand-crafted rubs that use clean, non-GMO ingredients and no preservatives.
Tienda Salsita — Small batches of salsa that use stone ground hand toasted dried chilis and artisanal home goods.
Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery (Official Cheese and Creamery) — It is located on the rural coast of Sonoma County and produces handcrafted, Italianstyle artisan cheeses made from 100% Jersey cows milk. The cheeses are sold in grocery stores, restaurants, wineries, online, farmers’ markets, special events and in their brand new retail and restaurant location in Valley Ford. Visit www.valleyfordcheese.com.
Volo Chocolate — Creates chocolate masterpieces using cocoa beans direct from farmers in Guatemala and Haiti.
Woodlands Charcuterie — Creates high-quality charcuterie with ranchers and farmers who believe in sustainable practices.
In addition the following food truck will be outside the venue:
Taqueria Angelica’s — Serves Jalisco-inspired cuisine, including street-style tacos, burritos, tortas and quesadillas using locally sourced ingredients.