“The Pacific Rim International Wine Competition was founded in 1985 by a group of winemakers, vintners and educators passionate about making great wines accessible to the public. The Pacific Rim Competition is held at the historic National Orange Show Fairgrounds in San Bernardino, California for two days. This year the competition dates were June 3rd & 4th.”

“The goal at the Pacific Rim Wine Competition is to give thoughtful evaluation to every wine entered (400 plus), and to celebrate high quality wines of all styles, from all regions of the world. Their esteemed panel of judges (including Winemaker Wes Hagen, the Brand Ambassador for Santa Maria’s Native 9) represent all aspects of the wine industry, including Master Sommeliers, award-winning winemakers, impressive distributors, educators and restaurateurs, to name a few.”

“Over the course of two days, the judges engaged in a double-blind tasting of every wine entered into the Competition. The wines were discussed, evaluated and awarded medals accordingly. The 2025 Results List is available on their Website.”

Jon McPherson the acclaimed 2nd generation winemaker for South Coast Winery Resort, Carter Estate (Temecula, CA) and Carter Creek Winery (Texas Hill Country) was the Head Judge with his Texas-based brother, Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars. Jon joins us to discuss the 2025 competitions and the winners.

Congratulations to all the Best of Class winners including Jon McPherson for his South Coast Winery NV Ruby Cuvee.