The mission of the North of the Gate Wine Competition is to promote and highlight the world-class wineries of Northern California. Wines entered in this competition highlight the uniqueness of the region between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oregon border, while the winners represent world-renowned wines produced by farmers and winery professionals that call this bountiful landscape home.
North of the Gate Wine Competition has identified the following objectives which will…
…offer a venue for wine from the eligible counties to be judged.
…promote agriculture by recognizing the wine industry as a vital agricultural component of the region.
…increase the exposure of wineries to the wine consumer with over 60,000 people who visit the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair.
…offer meaningful competition between winemakers to encourage high-quality practices throughout the winemaking industry.