SOUTH COAST WINERY AND CARTER ESTATE WINERY AWARDED AN IMPRESSIVE TOTAL OF 54 MEDALS AT THREE WINE COMPETITIONS IN FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL 2023
Including Six Gold or Double Gold, Best of Show and Best of Class Winners
South Coast Winery and Carter Estate Winery, owned by the Carter family, have once again earned stunning results for their wine collection by winning 54 total awards at three highly respected wine competitions during the last three months. The judges at these 2023 competitions — Toast of the Coast Wine Competition, Pacific Rim Wine Competition and Los Angeles International Wine Competition — also awarded six top prizes to wines from the two Temecula vineyards that they judged as Gold, Best of Show and Best of Class.
“We are so proud to have South Coast Winery and Carter Estate Winery win 54 total awards at these three highly respected wine competitions, including six top distinctions,” said Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality. “We commend our Temecula-based master winemakers Jon McPherson, Javier Flores and their dedicated team for all their expertise and hard work, which are paramount to these vineyards producing great wine achievements year after year.”
2023 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition produced by the San Diego County Fair takes place annually at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, Calif. The competition celebrates wineries from around the world producing the finest quality wines. The judges included winemakers, wine journalists, consultants, educators, hospitality proprietors, sommeliers and wine directors, and judging took place on February 25 and February 26. The top winning wines from Carter Estate Winery are 2016 Blanc de Blanc winning a Double Gold, Best of Show Sparkling Wine, Best Blanc de Blanc and 2016 Blanc de Noir winning a Gold, Best Blanc de Noir. South Coast Winery garnered Gold, Best Gewurztraminer for its 2021 Dry Gewurztraminer.
2023 Los Angeles International Wine Competition is in its 88th year showcasing the finest domestic and international vintages and is one of the most prominent competitions in the U.S. Its distinguished judges tasted the hundreds of entries on March 22 and March 23. They designated South Coast Winery’s 2021 Chardonnay Sans Chêne TV as a Gold, Best of Class winner and Carter Estate’s 2016 Blanc de Blanc with a Gold, Best of Class award.
2023 Pacific Rim Wine Competition was founded in 1985 at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds in Southern California with a mission to champion great wines. The two-day blind-tasting event was held on April 5 and April 6, and the judges were wine lovers, educators, vintners and other professionals connected with the wine industry. South Coast Winery garnered the prestigious Double Gold, Best of Class in this competition for its 2019 Petite Sirah WHP.
About South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
The only winery among the state’s top wineries to claim the title of California Winery of the Year four times at the California State Fair Wine Competition, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa sets the gold standard for excellence amongst California wineries, earning more than 3,000 awards since its inception in 2003. Situated on 63 lush acres, the resort offers a breathtaking retreat for wine tours, romantic getaways and group events with 132 rooms and villas, a working winery and tasting room, gift shop, full-service spa and restaurant.
South Coast Winery offers a broad portfolio of 45 wine labels, the majority of which are available for sampling in its main tasting room — from robust reds such as Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir to whites including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Riesling. Also available are sparkling wines, dessert wines and other specialty offerings. The winery employs a staff of skilled winemakers, including master winemaker Jon McPherson and winemaker Javier Flores, both with decades of experience in the wine industry.
For more information, visit www.southcoastwinery.com.
About Carter Estate Winery
Founded in 2015, Carter Estate Winery is known for its signature crisp sparkling wines utilizing the méthode champenoise process. Guests can view this complex production process through an expansive glass window in the tasting room. Situated on 109 pristine acres, the winery resort features 60 beautifully designed private bungalows and suites, a luxurious swimming pool with cabanas, a poolside restaurant, a working winery, a private tasting room and in-room spa services.
One of the state’s preeminent méthode champenoise sparkling wine producers, the winery offers an array of highly acclaimed still wines as well. Fine varietals are available ranging from robust reds to crisp whites and include viognier, malbec, chardonnay, sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and merlot.
For more information, visit www.carterestatewinery.com.
About Carter Hospitality Group
Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts as well as three wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County, California, the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, California; Carter Estate Winery and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country. Carter Hospitality Group additionally serves as the owner-franchisee for Red Lion Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida. For more information, visit www.carterhospitality.com.
