The Central Coast Wine Competition announced the results of its 2010 vintners’ contest on June 17, with Santa Barbara County wineries taking home many of the top prizes.
Local winning labels included Santa Maria’s Rancho Sisquoc for Best of Merlot and Best of Super Tuscan Red, Santa Ynez’s Quail Crossing for Best of Pinot Grigio, and Santa Maria’s Kenneth Volk for Best of Zinfandel.
This year’s expanded competition included winemakers from the entire Central Coast American Viticultural Area, stretching from Ventura County to the Bay Area.
Award-winning wines will be featured at the Santa Barbara County Fair and the California Mid-State Fair.
For a complete list of award winners, visit centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com.
Biz Briefs is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to jthomas@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Jul 1-8, 2010.