It’s that time of the year again, Winemaker of the Year! Competitions are finished for the year and results are in.
SHW’s annual Rex Johnston Winemaker of the Year award recognizes winemakers who have excelled based on the opinions of qualified judges in structured home wine competitions.
Everyone is encouraged to submit your entries for consideration. The rules and the entry forms are available through this link https://www.sachomewine.com/rex-johnston-winemaker-of-the-year-award-selection-criteria/ and on the right hand side of the SHW Home page.
Remember that you need to have submitted entries to three (3) different competitions, including the California State Fair and the SHW Jubilee.
Please submit the spreadsheets (.xlx or .xlsx) files to Bill Stalin no later than November 30, 2026 for consideration (the earlier the better). Email files to Bill.Staehlin@sbcglobal.net. If you have any questions, you can contact Bill Staehlin at (916) 216-1753. The announcement of the Winemaker of the Year will be made at the Holiday Party on December 9, 2026.
