The "Bear" Facts: South Coast Winery Awarded "Best of the Best" With Back-to-Back Presentation of California State

TEMECULA, CA, Jul 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
The results of North America's oldest wine competition, the 2009
California State Fair Wine Competition, have been tallied, and the "bear"
facts are in: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa retains its "Golden State
Winery of the Year" position, and this Southern California Temecula
Valley Wine Country Winery remains at the top of the state's "Best of the
Best" rankings for the second consecutive year in a row.

With just five (5) years of wine production under its belt, South Coast
Winery spun the industry "sideways" last year with its first Golden Bear
State Winery of the Year win; and it continues to capture the attention
from both international and national wine buyers and critics across the
nation for its wine quality, value, and selection as results from 2009
Wine Competitions continue to come in.

"With this back-to-back win, South Coast Winery continues to demonstrate
to the world that Southern California's Temecula Valley is a quality,
award-winning wine region," states Jim Carter, owner/vintner for South
Coast Winery Resort & Spa. "While I am personally pleased with our
performance, this win is not just for South Coast Winery. We are proud to
share this prestigious accomplishment and the attention with the entire
region."

It has always been the vision of owner/vintner Jim Carter to create the
finest vineyards that would produce the greatest wines, however, that's
not all Carter found himself particularly good at. The resort side of the
South Coast Winery enterprise completes the wine country experience and
has earned high rankings on the internet's top travel sites for its luxury
villas, award-winning restaurant and a three-story, 15,000-square-foot
destination spa tucked away in its vineyards. In 2007, South Coast Winery
Restaurant & Tasting Room opened its doors in Orange County California
allowing more Southern California guests to enjoy the blending of nature,
fine wine, fine food, and elegant comforts.

From vine to shelf, Jim Carter and the dedicated team of South Coast
Winery have always placed quality ahead of quantity. Learn more online at
www.SouthCoastWinery.com

Contact:
Crystal Magon
Director of Sales & Marketing
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
951-587-9463 Ext. 7204
www.WineResort.com

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