California Commercial Wines are professionally judged in order to recognize the best wines produced in the state.
Dating back to 1854, the State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is America’s oldest wine judging. Only wines made with fruit grown and produced in the eleven growing regions across the state may be judged in the competition.
2025 Golden State Winery of the Year for Highest Award, Top Ten Wine
Nichelini Family Winery
2025 Golden State Winery of the Year for Most Awards
Europa Village Winery and Resort
Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter.
2026 California Commercial Wine Competition Guide *Coming Soon*
2026 California State Fair General Rules *Coming Soon*
2025 Commercial Wine Searchable Database Results
2025 Commercial Wine Special Placings
2025 Golden State Winery of the Year for Highest Award, Top Ten Wine
Nichelini Family Winery
2025 Golden State Winery of the Year for Most Awards
Europa Village Winery and Resort
Wine Competition Coordinator
(916) 263-3159
wine@calexpo.com
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | Entries Open |
| March 10-28, 2025 | Wine accepted in our temperature controlled warehouse. Warehouse hours are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm |
| March 28, 2025 | Entries Close |
| April 16 – 18, 2025 | Judging Dates |
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