The Emerging Winemakers Competition & Symposium

The Emerging Winemakers Competition & Symposium is a unique event celebrating non-commercial, aspiring winemakers from across the region. Organized by the Grand Crew, a Viticulture and Enology student organization at Yavapai College, the event features professional judging with personalized feedback, educational seminars, and an awards celebration. Industry experts lead sessions designed to support and inspire emerging talent in winemaking.

Presented by Yavapai College, the Southwest Wine Center, and supported by community partners, the event fosters community, learning, and innovation in the wine world.

Emerging Winemakers Competition and Symposium official event logo

2026 Medal Winners

View or download the official 2026 winners PDF.

2026 Wine Awards

2026 Wine Awards

2020 Wine Awards

2019 Wine Awards

2018 Wine Awards

2017 Wine Awards

Attend the Symposium & Awards Ceremony

When:

April 18th, 2026, 9:30-3:15pmJoin us on April 18, 2026, 9:30am-3:15pm

Where:

Yavapai College – Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale, AZ. 86324

Tickets:

$35 per person (Lunch Included)
*capacity is limited to 80

FIND US

Visit Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale

Southwest Wine Center is a Clarkdale, Arizona winery, tasting room, and teaching vineyard on Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus — within driving distance of Prescott, Flagstaff, and Sedona. The same property where students run their labs is where guests taste on the weekend.

ADDRESS
601 Black Hills Drive
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

HOURS
Thursday – Sunday
12pm – 6pm

Phone
(928) 634-6566

Southwest Wine Center
601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

SEDONA

-25 min

PRESCOTT

-45 min

FLAGSTAFF

-1 HR