Press Release
For immediate release
Cloverdale, CA, January 14, 2022 – There were over forty-eight judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating 5,816 wines from nearly 1,000 wineries for the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Bob Fraser, SFCWC executive director, says, “The response from the wineries of North America at our 2022 competition was outstanding. Sweepstakes awards hail from California, Washington and Georgia.
The American AgCredit Medal Winners are as follows:
Sparkling Sweepstake Winner
Gloria Ferrer 2014 Royal Cuvee Los Carneros, California $58.00
White Sweepstake Winner
Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards 2020 Viognier Lodi, California $30.00
Rosé Sweepstake Winner
Barnard Griffin 2021 Rose of Sangiovese Columbia Valley, Washington $14.00
Red Sweepstake Winner
Landmark Vineyards 2018 Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard Santa Rita Hills, California $60.00
Specialty Sweepstake Winner
Chateau Elan Winery 2017 Bianco Riserva American, Georgia $50.00
Packaging Sweepstake Winner
m2 Wines 2019 Patina Red Blend Mokelumne River, California $49.00
Consumers are invited to visit our website to view the complete list of award-winning wines.
