Wine Region of Lake County Sees Success Rooted in Warm Hospitality, Innovation, and a Varietal that has Growing Market Share

November 13, 2025

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Soper Reese Theater
275 S. Main St., Lakeport

Join us for an engaging afternoon that brings together growers, winemakers, and industry professionals to explore what makes Lake County winegrapes truly distinctive. Through guided tastings, insightful discussions, and expert-led panels, this event will highlight the character, variety, and innovation that define our region.

Register now to secure your seat for this special half-day tasting and learning experience.

Program highlights:

• Aromatic Whites – Explore how Lake County’s high elevations and varied microclimates shape these fragrant, expressive wines.
• Sauvignon Blanc Comparison – Side-by-side tastings that reveal how Lake County terroir and grower–winemaker collaboration define the region’s signature variety.
• Alternative Reds – Discover lesser-known reds that thrive in Lake County’s volcanic soils and diverse vineyard sites.
• Cabernet Sauvignon Comparison – Compare Cabernet Sauvignons from across the county, highlighting stylistic nuance and site-driven character.
• Innovation & Perspectives – A forward-looking discussion on new approaches in vineyard, winery, and marketplace that are elevating Lake County’s profile.

Speakers include:

Eugenio Figueroa — Atlas Vineyard Management
Jonathan Walters — Brassfield Estate
Scott Kirkpatrick — Dancing Crow Vineyards
Kristin Belair — Honig Vineyard & Winery
Bryan Parker — Langtry Farms
Alex Beloz — Obsidian Wine Co.
Pietro Buttitta — Prima Materia
Dave Rosenthal — R Vineyards
Clay Shannon — Shannon Family of Wines
Jeronimo Da Valle — Shannon Family of Wines
Katie Nydell — VinLuxe Wine Consulting
Bruce Regalia — Wild Diamond Vineyards

No fee to attend, but seating is limited.

Premium Seating | Includes technical tasting 

Balcony Seating | No technical tasting 

You’re invited to the Lake County Winegrowers 2025 Grower Conversation Series, an opportunity for buyers, growers, and industry professionals to engage in discussions about the evolving wine market. Each session will feature brief, informal presentations from guest speakers, followed by time for networking with peers in a relaxed setting.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: Chacewater Winery, 5625 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville

Speakers:

• Christian Klier, North Coast Grape Broker, Turrentine Brokerage 
• Carri Beaver, Customer Relationship Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric

Wine and small bites will be provided. 

No fee to attend, but please RSVP to events@lakecountywinegrape.org

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You’re invited to the Lake County Winegrowers 2025 Grower Conversation Series, an opportunity for buyers, growers, and industry professionals to engage in discussions about the evolving wine market. Each session will feature brief, informal presentations from guest speakers, followed by time for networking with peers in a relaxed setting.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: The Mercantile, 4350 Thomas Drive, Kelseyville 

Speakers:

• Glenn Proctor, Owner, Ciatti Company
• Paul Warnock, Associate Principal and Project Manager, RSA+ Civil Engineers 

Wine and small bites will be provided. 

No fee to attend, but please RSVP to events@lakecountywinegrape.org

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The Lake County Winegrape Commission recently launched a video marketing campaign to showcase the distinct characteristics of the region. The videos will be available on LCWC’s social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The Commission encourages growers to 'like' and share the videos to increase their visibility as they are released.

LCWC collaborated with Lake County's Tourism Improvement District to gather footage for the videos, and they have begun releasing their own campaign to attract visitors.

Watch the promotional "Short" on our youTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/97FQzhCjXrA