2026 RVVA Wine Competition

IMPORTANT DATES:

·        April 1: Entries go live.

·        April 30: Last day for early bird pricing. ($42/entry)

·        May 16-17 & May 23-24: Delivery of Entry Wines. (Deadline is May 26)

·        May 26: Deadline for Entries & Deliveries at RVVA Monthly Meeting.

·        June 3: Competition Judging

·        June 17: Awards banquet at the Oaks Grille, San Vincente Golf Resort. This is open to everyone.

WINE ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS:

·        ENTRY FORMS: Entries must be completed online.

·        PAYMENT: ($50 per wine entry) submit payment for your entries by credit card, you will then be directed to the entry forms, please complete the required entry selections.

o   ($42 for early bird entries: Save $8.00 per entry.)

·        CONFIRMATION: Once the form is completed, you will receive an email with the drop off location.

·        WINE DROP-OFF: Please deliver your wines on either weekend: May 17 &18 or May 24 &25. Contact the winery directly for alternate drop-off times.

·        BOTTLE REQUIREMENT: 2 bottles are required for each entry.

·        GRAPE ORIGINATION: 100% of all grapes used to produce wine must be grown in San Diego County.

Winners will be announced at the annual awards banquet on June 17, 2026. 

Feedback, including scores and comments from the judges will be provided to each entry after the banquet.

Questions? Contact Kim Whalin, Competition Coordinator at cheesefromcave@gmail.com or 858-334-9840.