Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Results for 2025
The results are in!
Thank you to our incredible industry judges who dedicated their time and expertise to this year’s competition. We are grateful to all of the wineries who entered their wines and made this event possible. A special thanks goes to Bonterra’s Olan and Ari for providing such wonderful food, and to Brutocao Family Vineyards for generously sharing… Read the rest
Harvest Party 2025
Celebrate the incredible Mendocino wine community and the fantastic 2025 harvest at our annual party! Get ready for an evening packed with delicious barbecue, great music, and plenty of laughs.
Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Carl Purdy Hall, Ukiah Fairgrounds, for the world’s fastest annual meeting and our lively awards ceremony. It’s the… Read the rest
Mendocino County Fair Wine 46th Annual Competition – Professional Judging and People’s Choice!
Mendocino County wineries – it’s time to enter the 46th Annual Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition!
Two competitions for the price of one!
This year we’re having our cake and eating it, too – the People’s Choice competition is back by popular demand for its second year, and we also have professional judges who will award their own set of… Read the rest
The ILLEAGLES at Nelson Family Vineyards
Date: Saturday, September 6thTime: Gates open at 5:30pm, Music 7pmLocation: The Oaks Amphitheater at Nelson Family VineyardsAdmission: $33 in advance, $60 at the doorKids 2 and under are free.Tables and chairs are available by reservation only and are sold separately. It is recommended that you bring low-back chairs or blankets if you do not reserve a table.Dinner will be available for… Read the rest
The Funky Dozen at Nelson Family Vineyards
Event Details
THE FUNKY DOZENDate: Saturday, August 9, 2025Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, Music 7pmLocation: The Oaks Amphitheater at Nelson Family VineyardsAdmission: $25 in advance, $50 at the doorKids 2 and under are free.Tables and chairs are available by reservation only and are sold separately. It is recommended that you bring low-back chairs or blankets if you… Read the rest
46th Annual Mendocino County Wine Competition
Join us at the Bliss Room at Brutocao Cellars in downtown Hopland for the 46th Annual People’s Choice and Professional Judging Blind Wine Tasting Competition!
Taste, judge, and celebrate with fellow wine enthusiasts. Rarely do wine drinkers get the chance to taste and judge wine blind, like professional judges – this is your opportunity! The list of wines will be revealed after the competition ends. This unique event is a special opportunity to taste and judge… Read the rest
Bubbles and Blooms
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Scharffenberger Cellars invites you to Bubbles and Blooms.
Sunday, August 17 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enjoy a special flight of sparkling wines, paired with delicious brunch bites, all set against the backdrop of our stunning garden. It’s the perfect way to relax, sip, and take in the beauty… Read the rest
Grab a Bite Night at Barra of Mendocino
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Get ready for a summer night to remember with Barra of Mendocino’s “Grab A Bite Night” —where good vibes, great food, and amazing music are always on the menu! It’s the ultimate laid-back evening, perfect for a little escape with friends and family. Join us Thursday, August 14, 5:00 pm-8:00 pmfor Grab a Bite Night in the gardens… Read the rest
