We are thrilled to announce that Alexander Valley Vineyards will be the official host of the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Judges Dinner! Combined with its beautiful caves, stunning landscape, and rich history; the iconic Alexander Valley Vineyards will provide a spectacular setting for our honored guests.Read More

New to the 2026 SFCWC, we are excited to announce the inaugural 2026 Collegiate Wine Bowl. Open to all North American college branded wines.Read More

For each San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, longtime wine writer Mike Dunne tastes and jots notes on the best-of-class wines. For the competition in 2025, Mike first tasted each of the 150 best-of-class wines and then trimmed this wide field to those most notable entries of the 55 wines that went into the concluding sweepstakes round. His tasting notes are based on his extensive wine knowledge and writing experience.Read More