Credit: Brian Feulner
Balletto Vineyards hosted the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition judges dinner at their winery in Santa Rosa.
San Francisco Chronicle publisher Bill Nagel talks to a crowded dinner hall at Balletto Vineyards during the judges dinner.
The judges dinner at Balletto Vineyards included creamy Tuscan chicken served with Balletto Sexton Hill Vineyard Chardonnay.
Competition Inventory and Outside Operations Coordinator Mike Lindstrom and Lee Lindstrom grab a glass of wine before the judges dinner.
San Francisco Chronicle Director of Wine and Hospitality Heather Elliott-Hudson talks during the judges dinner at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.
Judges and guests cheers at the judges dinner at Balletto Vineyards.
The Sweepstake-winning wines are in bags before being unveiled during the last day of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
The Sweepstake-winning wines are in bags before being unveiled during the last day of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Santa Rosa winery Balletto Vineyards puts a focus on sustainability.
Judges and guests mingle before dinner at Balletto Vineyards.
Judges exit the bus at Balletto Vineyards after a 34-mile ride from the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.
Sarah Burrage serves dinner at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle wine reporter Jess Lander, left, and the Chronicle Senior Wine Critic Esther Mobley try wine at the judges dinner at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Consultant Anne Vercelli, left, and longtime judge Jim Trezise toast at Balletto Vineyards.