West Coast College & University Wine Festival

The inaugural and sold-out West Coast College and University Wine Festival was an opportunity for California universities and community colleges to showcase their wines and winemaking programs to the public at Allan Hancock College on June 10, 2023. 

Colleges that attended included Fresno State, Allan Hancock College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Las Positas College, Napa Valley College, Mira Costa College and Santa Rosa Junior College.

Wines that were entered in the wine-tasting contest follow:

Fresno State / Fresno State Winery
2022 Vermentino: Gold / Best White
2022 Marsanne: Gold
2021 Pinot Noir: Silver
2022 Chardonnay: Bronze
2019 Zinfandel: Bronze
2019 Muscat Canelli: Bronze
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon: Honorable Mention

Allan Hancock College / Allan Hancock College Winery
2020 Chardonnay: Silver
2021 Albariño: Silver
2019 Torrontés: Silver
2021 Pinot Rose: Bronze
2021 Pinot Noir: Bronze
2020 Syrah: Bronze
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon: Bronze
2021 Malbec: Bronze

Santa Rosa Junior College / Shone Farm 
2021 Pinot Noir: Silver / Best Red
2021 Chardonnay: Silver
2022 Rose of Pinot Noir: Bronze
2021 Sauvignon Blanc: Honorable Mention

Las Positas College / Campus Hill Winery
2021 Albariño: Silver
2019 "Slopeside" Grenache Blend: Bronze
2021 Malbec: Bronze
2021 Touriga Nacional: Bronze
2021 Tempranillo Rosé: Honorable Mention