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Come celebrate the Best of Wine Country Award winners recognized for their excellence in the community by both the public and wine industry leaders. The winners will also be featured in our January issue of both San Francisco and Silicon Valley Magazine.
Best of Wine Country Awards 2019
Date: November 12, 2019
Time: VIP: 6:00-7:00, GA: 7:00-10:00
Where: The Pearl, SF
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The 2019 Best of Wine Country Nominees
2019 VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
Winners will be announced at the event on November 12th!
2019
Steering Committee
Alf Nucifora
Chairman for The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco
Ian White
Wine Director at San Francisco Magazine
Michael Polenske
Creative Director, Chairman & Founder of Bespoke Collection
Rick Walker
President & CEO of Festival Napa Valley
Travis Stanley
President & CEO of Napa Chamber
Colby Smith
Executive & Founder of Concierge Alliance of Napa and Sonoma
Dr. Liz Thach, MW
Distinguished Professor of Wine at Sonoma State University
Pati Poblete
Editor-in-Chief of San Francisco magazine
Tim Zahner
Executive Director at Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
Walter Kupiec
Market President of San Francisco magazine and Silicon Valley magazine
Emily Martin
Founder & Owner of Emily Martin Communications and Events
Linsey Gallagher
President of Visit Napa Valley
Philana Bouvier
Senior Vice President, New Business Development at Young’s Market Company
Todd Zapolski
Managing Member at Zapolski Real Estate, LLC
Jeff Nead
Partner at Glodow Nead Communications
Maureen L. Cottingham
Executive Director of Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance
Richard Von Saal
Principal Artist and Proprietor of Vonsaal Design Build
Tom Fuller
Owner of Fuller & Sander Communications, Inc
Frequently Asked Questions
NOMINATIONS & VOTING
AWARDS GALA
Who nominates for the final winners? The Steering Committee is responsible for selecting the nominees.
Who is eligible for nomination? All wineries, festivals, transportation companies and wine educators located in Northern California from Monterey to Mendocino.
Can a candidate be nominated in more than one category? Yes, as long as a candidate is eligible in each category.
How do I submit my vote? The voting form is available on our site under the “VOTE” tab.
What is the voting deadline? October 1, 2019.
When will the final award winners be announced? The winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on November 12 at The Pearl and will also be featured in the November issue of San Francisco magazine.
Who will attend the Awards Gala? The Awards Gala will comprise of a specially curated group of individuals who are wine connoisseurs, industry professionals, and VIPs of the Steering Committee and San Francisco magazine. All final award nominees will receive invitations for themselves and guests. We also have an exclusive amount of tickets available to the general public.
How will the winners be announced? Halfway through the event all nominees will be asked to gather on the first floor of The Pearl. On stage we will announce the winner of each category. The winner will have a moment on stage to accept his or her award, take a photo and be presented with a special gift.
What's the dress code? Cocktail attire
Where will the Awards Gala be held? The Pearl in San Francisco (601 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
What is the timing of the Gala: VIP: 6:00-7:00, GA: 7:00-10:00