Art Predator Gwendolyn Alley leads an informal tasting of Gold Coast wines on the Gold Coast; photo by Karen McMahon

What better way to spend a summer day than tasting Gold Coast Wine Competition wines along the Gold Coast? Many California county fairs like the Orange County Fair and regions like the California Mid-State Fair are famous for their commercial wine competitions, and winning wineries proudly display their medals. Wineries large and small submit their wines to see how they stand side by side. Ventura County winemaker Steve Holt, a frequent judge, realized that the Ventura County Fair was missing something– a commercial wine competition that would celebrate and showcase local and regional wines, and even wines from beyond the central and southern coastal regions.  Plus an opportunity to taste the wines!

Gold Coast red wines on the Gold Coast include Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and merlot

So in 2024, Steve Holt started the “Gold Coast Wine Competition” Continue reading →