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Annual Winemaker Gala

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Join us on November 12th for our annual gala event and celebration of winemakers where we will announce our “Best in Show” winemakers from the 2026 competition!!

Dinner and event held at Bennetts Westside Grill in Rocklin.

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Annual Winemaker Competition

Thank you for all those who submitted wines for review!  We had a record setting number of winemakers this year!

Our Story

We strive to build a vibrant, local community for winemakers, vineyard growers, and wine enthusiasts by providing a robust event calendar and by serving as a connector among the participants in our local wine and vineyard community.

PCWGA provides educational programs to its members and the public, encourages the use of ecologically sound and sustainable agricultural practices, and serves as an advocate for the wine and grape industry in public and government matters.

The Placer County Wine and Grape Association (PCWGA) was established in 1999 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation established to promote the making of wine and the growing of wine grapes on both a commercial basis and as a hobby.

Our
Sponsors

brew house supply
shadow creek vineyards
wesely & associates
shadow creek vineyards
shadow creek vineyards

Our Region

The topography, soil, and climate of Placer County are perfect for wine grapes as it is similar to Southern France and Italy both in temperature (heat summation) and soil content. In the long summer months, grapes are easily ripened to perfection culminating in wine that is rich and deep in color and flavor.

Vineyard Mentor Program

Do you need hands-on experience or have a question on managing grapevines on your property? 

Membership

Membership in PCWGA provides access to members-only events, vineyard and winemaking mentors and discounts from select sponsors.

Annual Wine Competition Results – 2026

Click below to review the results of our annual winemaker competition