Eligibility
Did you know that many consumers choose their wines based on the label and bottle design alone? As part of the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition, all entries are automatically entered into our Label & Bottle Design Competition — a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and visual appeal.
How to Enter
Included one of actual label with each shipped wine entered. If the labels are all the same for every wine bottle only one label is needed. If physical labels aren’t available, a digital file is acceptable. If you are entering on winecompetition.com website, you can attach a PDF file with the entry. Or send an PDF file to email address to: labelcompetition@ocws.org.
Why Physical Labels Matter
Our judges love to experience the true richness of color, texture, and any special print effects that digital images can’t fully capture. For silk-screened bottles, physical entries provide the most accurate view of your design’s impact — though high-quality digital images are accepted as previews.
Judging and Awards
Panels made up of wine judges, vintners, and OCWS members select First, Second, and Third Place winners across 11 design categories. From those, the Best of Show Label is chosen and honored with a special plaque.
Recognition
Winning labels are proudly featured in the Wine Courtyard during the OC Fair, online, and across OCWS social media platforms, giving your brand the spotlight it deserves!