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TEMECULA, CALIF. — South Coast Winery Resort & Spa has been named California Golden State Winery of the Year for an unprecedented 4th time in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious wine competition. It is the first and only winery in the competition’s history to be presented with a four-time championship, first in 2008, with a back-to-back win in 2009. It earned the top title in the California State competition again in 2013 and now celebrates its fourth win for 2016.

California State Wine Competition premieres only wines made with fruit grown in California; there were 2,854 wines judged from 750 of the state’s top wineries during this year’s competition.

“South Coast Winery is truly honored to be bringing this recognition to Temecula Valley Wine Country, especially with only 13 years of wine production. This award is a reflection of the dedication and the collaboration between our soil and vines, the vineyard team and our talented winemakers. I’m humbled to be a part of it,” states Jim Carter, the owner/vintner for the Southern California winery resort.