May 21, 2020
Wineries and restaurants across Sonoma County find innovative ways to stay connected with wine lovers near and far with virtual programs, collaborations and philanthropic efforts
SANTA ROSA, California...
May 18, 2020
The First Wineries Re-Opened This Weekend, but Restrictions Still Present a Challenge: Ernie Bayless said he and the staff at Wise Villa Winery, located about a half-hour northeast of Sacramento, California,...
May 18, 2020
Icons and Innovators Recognized for their Leadership and Contributions
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (May 18, 2020) – Sonoma County Vintners announces the 2020 Sonoma County Barrel Auction Icons and Innovator. Steve...
May 14, 2020
Oregon Wineries Begin Reopening, Kicking Off with Those in 28 of 36 Counties: After having closed tasting rooms for almost two months to on-premise wine tastings and consumption, on May 7th, Oregon Governor...
May 14, 2020
Auction Lots Illustrate the Diversity of Sonoma County, a World-Class Wine Region
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Today Sonoma County Vintners announces the auction lots for their online 2020 Sonoma...
May 8, 2020
California's Cabernet Glut Deepens: The latest Vineyard Economics Symposium revealed big challenges for some US grapegrowers...
May 6, 2020
Sonoma Wineries Are Itching to Open Up Their Doors and Invite Back Visitors: The shelter-in-place order has been hard on wineries that rely on tasting room and on-premise sales as well as their front line...
May 6, 2020
The shelter-in-place order has been hard on wineries that rely on tasting room and on-premise sales as well as their front line allies, tasting room staff and waiters, who have been out of a job...
April 30, 2020
The Disintegration of the Wine Tourism Economy: The welcome mat for Sonoma County’s wine country was rolled up several weeks ago in the midst of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, and there is no prediction...
April 29, 2020
Defending 'Butter' Wines: Napa's Jam Cellars Goes Back to Court to Defend Trademarked Brand: Napa-based JaM Cellars Inc. is suing Livermore-based The Wine Group LLC, one of the largest vintners and maker...