Being in a region with a grape-growing history that stretches back to the 18th century, when Franciscans at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa produced some of California's first wines of distinction, planting wine grapes was a natural choice.

Australian Wines Seize the Most Golds, Old Classics compete strongly and many lesser known countries win awards.

Red Wine Of The Year crowned to 2018 Persistence By Reynolds Family Winery with a classic score of 96 points secures second spot in the winner's list of Sommeliers Choice Awards.