January 20, 2026 – California wines swept the Sweepstakes Awards at the 2026 SF Chronicle Competition this year, with every category won by wines from the Golden State.
With over 5,500 wines from North America, which includes Canada and Mexico, the 16 panels of judges had their work cut out for them.
The competition, held at the Citrus Fair in Cloverdale, is run by Bob and Cary Fraser and their children, Scott Fraser and Alexandra Fraser Alvarez. It’s truly a family affair, as many of the panel coordinators are relatives and friends, and judges come from all over the US, including Missouri, Washington, New York and Texas…