Wine judging competitions

This is the first time I judged at the Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition. They had so many wines to taste that they needed some extra people to help. I was happy to be included. My panel tasted 28 Chardonnays, 25 Viogniers, 5 boxed white wines, 34 Pinot noirs, and 15 Petit verdot. As described …

Judging in the age of Covid-19 has some new challenges. Here is part of the email I received to update me and my fellow judges on the new protocols we would see. “Upon arrival, you will be invited to wash your hands and then get a temperature check. (protocol spelled by the Health Department) Please …