Judging From Glass to Gold: Inside the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

By Petite Wine Traveler | February 19, 2026

Jamie Knee surrounded by wine glasses at a tasting event.

Judging a World Class Wine Competiton By Jamie Knee | Luxury Wine Travel Writer & Global Wine Communicator Each January, the historic halls of the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds quietly transform into one of the most important tasting rooms in North America. Long tables draped in white linen stretch across the space, covered with thousands…