Little Known Southern California Winery Completes 2008 Wine Competition Circuits Ranked Among Top in The Nation

TEMECULA, CA, Aug 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The results are in and South Coast Winery, this year's winner of the prestigious California Golden State Winery of the Year award, is capturing the attention from both international and national wine buyers and critics across the nation for its wine quality, value, and selection.

SUMMARY OF SOUTH COAST WINERY 2008 WINE COMPETITION RESULTS
1 Best of State
1 Golden State Winery of the Year
46 Gold Medals
107 Silver Medals
74 Bronze Medals
23 Best of Class Medals
1 Best of Region
2 Best of Show

It has always been the vision of owner 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 enterprise completes the wine country experience and has earned high rankings on the internet's top travel sites, including Expedia and Trip Advisor. "The blending of nature, fine wine, fine food, and elegant comforts, presented to guests with gracious hospitality" is taken from the organization's Vision Statement. Says Carter, "South Coast Winery understands the important role it plays in helping raise the level of awareness in the domestic and international circles about the high quality wines being produced in the Southern California Temecula Valley Wine Region and takes this job seriously."