2026 Registration TBA

Welcome to the official home of the Gold Coast Wine Competition—where every bottle tells a story, and every medal honors excellence.
Founded in 2024, the Gold Coast Wine Competition made its debut at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, placing a spotlight on Ventura County and Central Coast wineries in collaboration with the Ventura County Fair.
We celebrate the best in winemaking from vineyards across Ventura County and the broader Central Coast AVA—recognizing craftsmanship in every varietal.
Prestigious Judging: Wines judged by expert panels including sommeliers, winemakers, and wine media professionals.
Recognition: Award categories include Best of Show, Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Exposure: Medal-winning wines showcased to visitors at the Ventura County Fair, gaining visibility with over 300,000 attendees.
Class 01-White Wines
1st Place-2023 Flying H Chardonnay
2nd Place-Ruth's Garden Albarino
3rd Place-Nectar Of The Dogs 2024 Viognier Blend
Class 02- Rose Wines
1st Place-Freedom Wine Co. Rose
2nd Place- 2024 Kaufman Rose
3rd Place-2023 Nectar Of The Dogs- Rose Of Pinot
Class 03- Red Wines
1st Place-2021 San Simeon Syrah
2nd Place- 2020 Opaque Darkness
3rd Place- 2023 Hacienda Springs Vineyard Malbec
Class 04- Dessert Wines
1st Place- Nabu Late Harvest Syrah
2nd Place 2022 Glass Pumpkin Late Harvest Cab Sauv
Open today | 09:00 am – 09:00 pm |
Ventura, CA, USA
Mon | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Sat | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Sun | Closed |
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