California Association of Winegrape Growers

Countdown to #CAWG50 – We’re less than a month away from CAWG's 50th Anniversary Celebration! As we get ready to celebrate, we’re excited to announce incredible raffle prizes, with all proceeds benefiting the CAWG Foundation, thanks to our generous sponsors: 🍇5-night Stay for 6 adults at Rancho Pequeño Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley – Donated by Coastal Vineyard Care Associates. 🍇 3-night Stay at Yount Mill Vineyards, Oakville – Donated by Yount Mill Vineyards. 🍇Luxury Suite at Kings vs. Warriors Game – Donated by Downey Brand LLP. 🍇Custom "Drink CA Wine" Display Barrel Top – Donated by the CAWG Foundation and DeRohandMade. 🍇Kings vs Lakers Game Night for Two with Premium seats (Section 120, Row DD seats) – Donated by The Gualco Group. Special thank you to Reserve Vineyard Sponsor, LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Family Winery and Vineyard, for supporting and helping celebrate CAWG’s 50th anniversary! #CAWG50 #WinegrapeGrowers #DrinkCAWine Sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VwyFaB

WEBINAR ALERT! Join CAWG and VineView for a webinar on November 7th at 10 AM to explore the latest in field data collection using RTK technology. This webinar goes over two key applications: Production Mapping and Disease Tracking. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gy93rujq

WEBINAR ALERT! Join CAWG for a webinar on November 5th at 3 PM to hear about important considerations for vineyard removal, including financial incentive programs, disease testing for removal and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), removal methods, and land use planning. Experts will also provide updates on San Joaquin Valley’s ag burn regulations, alternatives to open ag burning, and grant opportunities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTcm-ueP

This week, FIRA USA hosted a 3-day event in Woodland showcasing autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. The agricultural equipment displayed utilizes the most current technology and is a glimpse into the future of ag tech and precision agriculture. CAWG, California Farm Bureau, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers jointly hosted a tour of officials from the Department of Industrial Relations, Department of Pesticide Regulation, and other regulators including board members of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.

Countdown to #CAWG50 – The dedicated CAWG staff brings the experience, skills, and teamwork needed to propel the organization into its sixth decade, continuing CAWG’s mission to protect and promote the interests of California winegrape growers through unified advocacy and strong leadership. As CAWG celebrates its 50th Anniversary, Natalie, Carolee, Jenny, Michael, Mindy, and Mady are thrilled to invite you to join in this milestone celebration. Here's to 50 years of supporting winegrape growers and many more to come! Learn more about CAWG’s history from 2016-2024 here: af2e12de-fded-4639-8ca3-3ec9df57e8c6.pdf (constantcontact.com) Special thank you to Vintner’s Select Sponsor, Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery, for supporting and helping celebrate CAWG’s 50th anniversary! #CAWG50 #WinegrapeGrowers #DrinkCAWine Sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VwyFaB

Mendocino County has been named America’s Wine Region of the Year for 2024 by Wine Enthusiast magazine, recognizing the region's rich winemaking history, commitment to sustainability, and diverse terroir. The region’s natural beauty and eco-conscious practices, along with its array of wine-focused festivals and events, make it a year-round destination. With 15,000 acres of vines across 12 distinct AVAs, Mendocino’s unique climate produces a wide variety of wines, from Pinot Noir to Chardonnay. Congratulations Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc.! 🍇🥂 https://lnkd.in/gSFQHwyd

Countdown to #CAWG50 – To keep policymakers informed about key vineyard issues, CAWG began hosting annual vineyard and harvest tours for state legislators, regulatory agencies, and their staff. These tours cover important topics like labor, vineyard mechanization, harvest safety, night lighting regulations, and sustainability. A special thank you to CAWG members who have hosted these insightful events, including Goehring Vineyards in Clements, as well as Clarksburg growers Slater Farms, Heringer Estates Family Vineyards & Winery, Wilson Vineyards/Silt Wine Company, and Bogle Family Vineyards. Each week, CAWG will share history, memories, and showcase the many people who have shaped CAWG's journey as we countdown to the November 21 celebration. Special thank you to Vintner’s Circle Sponsor, MOHR-FRY RANCHES, for supporting and helping celebrate CAWG’s 50th anniversary! #CAWG50 #WinegrapeGrowers #DrinkCAWine Sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VwyFaB

URGENT: PG&E Announces Immediate Power Shut-Off Events in Napa & 30+ Northern California Counties between Thursday (10/17) and Saturday (10/20). What can you do? ➡Review the announcement and map ➡Make sure PG&E has your correct, current contact information ➡Sign up for PG&E notifications ➡Prepare your backup power supply For specific questions or more information about generator rentals, call PG&E at 866-468-7697 or email [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/gRjCuHvn

Registration and housing for the 2025 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium opens tomorrow, October 15 at 9:00 AM (PDT)! CAWG Members - you should have received your unique code to save on your Unified registration. Contact the CAWG Office with any questions. Not a CAWG member? Contact us to learn more about you can save up to $200 on your Unified registration! We can't wait to see you there! 🍇🍷

Countdown to #CAWG50 – Six weeks before the March 2020 government orders to shelter-in-place, CAWG and ASEV held the 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium for the first and only time at the Cal Expo fairgrounds in Sacramento, during construction to upgrade the downtown Sacramento SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. COVID-19 brought many changes to both CAWG and Unified. In 2021 a virtual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium was held as business was transitioned from in-person meetings to online. As more CAWG members started doing business online, it created an opportunity for CAWG to expand its webinar program and increase participation. Each week, CAWG will share history, memories, and showcase the many people who have shaped CAWG's journey as we countdown to the November 21 celebration. Special thank you to Reserve Vineyard Sponsor, Mesa Vineyard Management, for supporting and helping celebrate CAWG’s 50th anniversary! #CAWG50 #WinegrapeGrowers #DrinkCAWine Sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VwyFaB