“The annual Shone Farm Fall Festival takes place this Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Forestville, with hay rides, u-pick pumpkins, an organic vegetable and flower farm stand, rotten fruit slingshot, tractor show-and-tell, and a very popular animal meet and greet,” writes Virginie Boone. In this week’s installment of “The Good Stuff,” Boone highlights the upcoming fall festival while recognizing Shone Farm's history, the key figures who played pivotal roles in supporting its foundation, and the unique agricultural education it offers to Sonoma County. Click the link below to read the full article, and don’t miss last week's episode of The Good Stuff Show, featuring Chris Crispo and Audrey Bush of Bush Crispo Vineyards, available anywhere you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gC6fyDu2 #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #TheGoodStuff #ShoneFarms #FallFestival #AgEducation #SonomaCounty
Sonoma County Winegrowers
Farming
Santa Rosa, California 1,376 followers
Increasing awareness & recognition of the quality & diversity of Sonoma County’s grapes and wines for our 1800+ growers.
About us
The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as Sonoma County Winegrowers, was established in 2006 as a marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier grape growing regions. SCW has oversight by California Department of Food and Agriculture which supports producer regions. With more than 1,800 growers, SCWC’s goal is to increase awareness and recognition of the quality and diversity of Sonoma County’s grapes and wines through dynamic marketing and educational programs targeted to wine consumers around the world. In January 2014, SCW committed to becoming the nation’s first 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
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http://www.sonomawinegrape.org
External link for Sonoma County Winegrowers
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Rosa, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Winegrowing, grape growing, Sustainable Winegrowing, Sustainability, and Winegrowers
Locations
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Primary
3245 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, California 95401, US
Employees at Sonoma County Winegrowers
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Valerie Wathen
Marketing & Operations at Sonoma Winegrowers
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Jennifer (Richards) Dieckmann
Chief Operating Officer at Sonoma County Winegrowers
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Jacquilynn Bremner
Operations Manager at Sonoma County Winegrowers
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Jordan Dutton
Winery Relations Assistant and Human Resources Assistant at Dutton Ranch, MBA in Wine Business, Sonoma State University, Graduated from University…
Updates
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Don't miss the upcoming webinar, Growing Overall Wine Consumption: What Needs To Be Done, happening next week on October 15th! Hosted by Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, and featuring top wine association leaders and regional advocates—including our very own President and CEO, Karissa Kruse—this insightful discussion will explore strategies to expand global wine consumption and how we can position wine for the next generation. Click the link below to learn more and register. https://lnkd.in/g-DshzaF #SonomaCountyWinegrowers #SonomaCounty #DrinkMoreWine #WineConsumption #Webinar #SonomaCountyWines
October 15: Growing Overall Wine Consumption: What Needs To Be Done
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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
Shoulder to Shoulder - Sonoma County Winegrowers
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"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
Jay Adair Buys B.R. Cohn, Kunde and Viansa Wineries in Sonoma County - Sonoma County Winegrowers
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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
Sonoma County Winegrowers Use New Technologies To Reduce Carbon Footprint
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“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
Get Ready to Come Over October - Sonoma County Winegrowers
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“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
Celebrating 20 years of California Wine Month - Sonoma County Winegrowers
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"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
Making Wine Entertaining at Windows on the World - Sonoma County Winegrowers
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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
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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
Erin Marie Miller | Print Journalism
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