August 11, 2025 – After decades of supporting the region’s viticultural community, the Monterey Winegrowers Council (also known as the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association MCVGA) has announced that it will begin the process to dissolve as a nonprofit organization.
The decision was made after careful consideration by the Board of Directors and reflects a series of significant industry shifts over the past few years – including winery mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing economic challenges to the wine sector. Many of the larger wineries and growers that historically provided the bulk of the Council’s funding have either consolidated or are no longer able to sustain the organization financially.
Notably, several of these changes have occurred quite recently – within the past few months – making it impossible to plan or maintain a sustainable financial structure for the organization moving forward.
While the council is winding down its operations, local growers and vintners remain committed to working together. Collaborative marketing and education efforts will continue, albeit in less formal structures, ensuring that the spirit of cooperation and shared advocacy that MCVGA fostered will live on. We will be sending out updates on these efforts.
The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association expresses deep gratitude to the many members, partners and supporters who contributed to its mission and legacy.
Regards.
Scott T Quilty
President, MCVGA
