July means it’s time for the California Mid-state Fair in Paso Robles, and with that comes some serious wine competition! Not only does the fair stock great local wines for folks to enjoy throughout the event (including a delicious Frozé that’s perfect for the heat), but there are also wine-themed nights at the fair, and a storied wine, spirits, and home winemaking competition.
Central Coast Wine & Sparkling Wine at the California Mid-State Fair:
All during the fair, the Krush 92.5 radio station broadcasts live at Mission Square with various winemakers and other wine peeps to showcase their wineries. Gold Medal winners and wine industry winners are invited to pour at a special walk-around wine tasting at the Mission Square Stage on the first Friday of the fair. This Wine Industry Awards & Tasting night also features an awards presentation. Great Central Coast wines are also poured at the Silo, and the Cattlemen & Farmers Day during the fair. An Evening of Music & Wine is typically the last weekend of the fair. This is set up in the concert arena with tables that groups decorate, and dress-up to match, as part of a friendly competition. Many Central Coast wines can be bought by the bottle for your table, or by the glass for your seats. 2024 Sparkling Wine Gold Medal Winners Indigené Cellars in Downtown Paso Robles
Indigené Cellars winemaker Raymond Smith made the 2019 Yeux De Chat Cuvee Sparkling with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the Santa
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