Sonoma County Winegrowers

We're proud to announce the launch of "Shoulder to Shoulder," SCW's new video series spotlighting Sonoma County winegrowers and wineries, hosted by Emmy Award-winner, Amy "Amy G" Gutierrez. Join us as we go behind the scenes and explore the stories of our winegrowing community and the heritage of Sonoma County. Follow along on our YouTube channel @SonomaCountyWinegrowers or the "Shoulder to Shoulder" homepage to watch new episodes released monthly! https://lnkd.in/gguNhzPW #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #ShouldertoShoulder #Winegrowers #SonomaCounty #BehindTheScenes #StoryTelling #AmyG

"Late last month, a bankruptcy court approved the sale of all Vintage Wine Estates assets, including several physical wineries and brands in Sonoma County," writes Virginie Boone. In this week's installment of "The Good Stuff," Boone dives into the sale of VWE’s assets to Copart Executive Chairman Jay Adair, exploring the history of Copart and the company's founder, Willis Johnson. Check out the link below to read the full article. Also, make sure to catch up on last week's episode of "The Good Stuff" Show, featuring father-son duo David and Alan Ramey of Ramey Wine Cellars, wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/ekGGuvU2 #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #Winegrowers #TheGoodStuff #VintageWineEstates #Copart #TheGoodStuffShow #RameyWineCellars Image by: Erika Greene Photography

Sonoma County’s 'Farm of the Future' pilot programs were featured in a Forbes article today, highlighting our innovations in sustainable grape farming! The article showcases our three cutting-edge pilot projects: John Deere's SmartApply Intelligent Spray Control System, Agrology’s Arbiter Carbon Monitoring System, and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness’ SoilOptix Soil Mapping process. Growers Mark Sanchietti, Steve Dutton, and Tyler Klick provided insights into these technologies, which are helping Sonoma County vineyards enhance sustainability in farming for future generations. Dr. Liz Thach, MW | Agrology, a Public Benefit Corporation Click the link below to read the full article and learn more. https://lnkd.in/gCrEM9Hs #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyFarming #FarmOfTheFuture #SustainableFarming #Forbes

“It’s been well-documented in our popular culture that we have a loneliness epidemic in our country, one exacerbated by deep political and economic divisions, social media and one very long pandemic that required –to add insult to injury – we isolate at home,” writes Virginie Boone. In this week's installment of "The Good Stuff," Boone explores the Come Over October campaign, highlighting its mission to reclaim wine as a way to foster in-person connections and build community while celebrating its rich cultural and historical significance. Click the link below to read more. Also, make sure to check out last week's episode of "The Good Stuff" Show, featuring Phil Staehle, founder and winemaker of Enkidu Wines, wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gBDC7Upc #TheGoodStuff #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #ComeOverOctober #SonomaCounty #EnkiduWines #SonomaCountyWines

“In a state responsible for the vast majority of wine made in America, we are blessed with an embarrassment of riches to enjoy not only this month, but every month,” writes Virginie Boone. In this week's installment of "The Good Stuff," Boone explores Sonoma County’s 20th year honoring California Wine Month, emphasizing the state’s significant contribution to the global wine industry and sharing ways to celebrate locally. Click the link below to read more, and make sure to check out last week's episode of "The Good Stuff" Show featuring George Day, Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Chair of the Ag Sustainability Center, wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gjUTXtrK #TheGoodStuff #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #CaliforniaWineMonth #CaliforniaWines #WhartonSchoolofPennsylvania #Sustainability

"For decades, Windows on the World was the most desirable place to dine in New York City, set on the top floors of the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex," writes Virginie Boone. In this week's installment of "The Good Stuff," Boone commemorates the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 by honoring Windows on the World, and its cellarmaster Kevin Zraly for his profound impact on the American wine industry and success in introducing a new generation to the world of wine. Click the link below to read more, and make sure to check out last week's episode of "The Good Stuff" Show featuring Jim Pratt, owner of Cornerstone Certified Vineyards, and Operations Supervisor Jose Cervantes, anywhere you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/ghGMFa5v #TheGoodStuff #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #WindowsOnTheWorld #KevinZraly #WorldTradeCenter #NeverForget

Sangiacomo Family Vineyards was recently featured in the September 2024 issue by Food & Wine Magazine as one of California’s 5 Iconic Vineyards! The Sangiacomos came to the United States from Genoa, Italy in 1913. Fast forward to 1969, and the family decided to plant their roots—quite literally—in wine grapes. Today, more than 90 producers bottle wine made from Sangiacomo Family Vineyard's grapes. Congratulations, Sangiacomo Family Vineyards! Check out their feature on page 65 of the latest Food & Wine Magazine. #SonomaCounty #SangiacomoFamilyVineyards #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #FamilyLegacy #FarmingRoots #IconicVineyards #FoodAndWineMagazine Image By: Sangiacomo Family Vineyards

Check out this article by Erin Marie Miller in the Fall 2024 Wine Journal featuring our ‘Farm of the Future’ initiative. The article highlights our dedication to sustainability and innovative approach, including our partnership with John Deere on the SmartApply Precision Spray and Data system—a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable farming. Explore how the Sonoma County Winegrowers initiative is shaping the future of sustainable farming in Sonoma County and beyond. Click below to read the featured article, see pages 28-29 https://lnkd.in/gyR54-28 #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #FarmOfTheFuture #FallWineJournal #FarmingSustainably #InnovationInAg #JohnDeere #SmartApply

"Sonoma County wine growers make the best Pinot in the world," says Joey Skladany, a contributor to the Today Show. A huge thank you to Joey for giving Sonoma County Pinot a shoutout—our Pinot is truly unmatched, we couldn’t agree more! Congratulations to Serres Ranch Wine and their Bleusé for being featured on the show as a "canned summertime sipper that gives classic rosé a run for its money." It's a well-deserved spotlight for this 100-year-old Sonoma County farming operation! Click the link below to read the full article and watch the segment! Skip to 2.55 to hear about Serres Ranch Wine Bleusé! https://lnkd.in/dbXFDTGe #SonomaWineGrowers #SonomaCounty #BestPinotInTheWorld #SerresRanchBlueberries #SerresRanchBleuse #TodayShow #PinotNoir

"Orsi Family Vineyards hosted the first Festa Italia di Healdsburg last month, celebrating the variety of Italian grapes grown in California, including here in Sonoma County." writes Virginie Boone In this week's installment of "The Good Stuff," Boone delves into the Festa Italia di Healdsburg, honoring the deep-rooted heritage of Italian grape varietals in Sonoma County and the dedication of local wineries and families who keep Italian grape growing traditions alive. Click the link below to read more, and make sure to check out last week's episode of "The Good Stuff" Show featuring Erich Bradley, the winemaker behind Repris Wines, Pangloss Cellars, and Texture Wines, anywhere you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gw8Er-FT #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #Winegrowers #TheGoodStuff #FestaItaliaDiHealdsburg #ItalianGrapeVarietals #OrsiFamilyVineyards #Risorgimento