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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKSF Chronicle Wine Competition Public TastingLargest competition of American wines offers a refreshingnew way to learn and experience the joys of wineWhat makes a wine collector? Well just about anyone who stores abottle they plan on opening in the future for that special occasion. TheSan Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC), the largestcompetition of American Wines in the World, is the ideal place toexperience a refreshing new educational look at wine and food pairing.Scrutinized by a contingent of professional wine judges, the PublicTasting is your chance to experience new and exciting award winningwines with a group of friends at the Annual Public Tasting heldFebruary 19 at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion in San Francisco.The tasting will feature thousands of the country’s finest wineries andtheir awarded wines, along with a truly exceptional spread of gourmetfare. Unpretentious and fun, this popular event encourages everyoneto come together, learn about many new wines and enjoy a dreamfulfilling new wine experience.Your palate will thank you as you meander through more than300 wineries pouring their sophisticated award winning wines at theSan Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting. Thetickets are affordable at $65 when purchased in advance fromwww.winejudging.com. The Public Tasting is always a sold out event,so don’t wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets; admittance,if still available the day of the Tasting, is $80 at the door.The SFCWC Public Tasting provides a wide array of delectable varietalsand victuals that can be enjoyed while gazing at the sweepingviews of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and the San FranciscoBay. Gourmet food website www.SavorCalifornia.com provides delicioushand-crafted creations from premier artisan food purveyors,including artisan breads, savory meats, exotic oils, hand craftedcheeses, delicious desserts, floral jams, sumptuous sauces, and otherfabulous creations provided by the California Culinary Academy.Founded in 1983 as the modestly sized Cloverdale Citrus FairWine Competition, the SFCWC has evolved immensely over the years,expanding its eligibility to wineries throughout the United States. In2000, the event gained sponsorship from the San Francisco Chronicleand appropriately assumed the title the San Francisco Chronicle WineCompetition.Education and philanthropy play an important role in this competitionproduced by winejudging.com and hosted by the CloverdaleCitrus Faire .In addition to benefiting the Santa Rosa Junior CollegeWine Studies and Culinary Programs; the San Francisco ChronicleWine Competition added the Enology / Wine Programs at CSU Fresnoand Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo as additional beneficiaries in 2010.The 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is grateful toPresenting Sponsor Target, KGO Newstalk AM810, NBC Bay Area,and Wine & Spirits Magazine for their sponsorship and support, aswell as to American AgCredit and Hilton Fisherman’s Wharf for theirinvolvement.22Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW