Safeway offers samples of Vinaforé Collection

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION TEAM

Safeway is the presenting sponsor of this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Safeway is one of the most wellrecognized grocery retail brands with a long-standing reputation for quality and service, proudly serving Northern California since 1926.

With more than 2,000 wines from over 900 wineries featured in our stores, you are bound to find what you are looking for. And Safeway’s knowledgeable Beverage Stewards are educated on top trends, first to market items and the perfect pairing recommendations. They are trained on everything from wine regions to the difference between whiskey and bourbon to how a perfect beer is brewed.

Looking for new and unique wines? Safeway is proud of their recently launched Vine & Cellar online store. Vine & Cellar brings our customers an expanded selection

Bob and Scott Fraser, Executive Directors

Anne Vercelli, Assistant Director and Volunteer Coordinator

Cary Fraser, Winery Entry and Services Administrator

Janis Garrigus, Competition and Public Tasting Operations Supervisor

Alexandra Alvernaz, Social Media, PR and Public Tasting Admission Director

Mark & Kelly Klaver, Oregon, Washington & Northern California Client Services Associates

Ed & Ginny Barnett, Central Coast Client Services Associates

Manual Gomez, Central Valley Client Services Associate

Brooke Fraser, Southern California Client Services Associate

Mike Lindstrom, Inventory and Outside Operations Coordinator

CLOVERDALE CITRUS FAIR

Tom Keaney,

CEO

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE STAFF

Bill Nagel, Chronicle Publisher and CEO

Gabriel Chavez, Vice President of Product Marketing

Sean Jacobsen, Chief Revenue Officer

Heather Elliott-Hudson, Director of Wine and Hospitality

Erin Jacobs, Marketing Manager

Paul De Leon, Senior Graphic Designer

Terrence Tymon, Graphic Designer

Maggie Creamer, Editor

Nadya Hassan, Page Designer

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition benefits Cloverdale Citrus Fair

The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, one of the oldest fairs in California established in 1892, is the home of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and is a direct beneficiary of competition profits for operational expenses throughout the year. The nonprofit Citrus Fair is an important hub of many community and business activities in Northern Sonoma County. of expertly-curated specialty wines that go beyond what’s available in stores. Visit safeway.com/ vineandcellar/landing.html.

Safeway will offer tastings of Vinaforé Collection wines at this year’s event. Vinaforé Collection is carried exclusively at Safeway. Whether looking for a red wine with a full mouthfeel and savory fruit-forward flavors or a crisp and refreshing white wine, Vinaforé has something for everyone. With the Vinaforé Collection, Master of Wine Curtis Mann has curated distinctively classic wines from around the globe. Mann is one of fewer than 100 Masters of Wine in the country. He’s also the only person to win Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Award for Retailer of the Year twice.

Stop by the Safeway booth to meet Curtis Mann, pick up a coupon or try a free sample of assorted desserts, cheeses and breads.

SAFEWAY Safeway is the presenting sponsor of this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and will offer tastings of Vinaforé Collection wines, which are sold exclusively at Safeway.

MICHAEL SHORT Celebrate Presidents Day weekend this year by trying the best North American wines at the 24th annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting on Feb. 17. To purchase advance tickets for the event, visit winejudging.com/ public-tasting.