"STATUS OF THE MARKET FOR GRAPE GROWERS"

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and CAWG are presenting the next Smart Marketer Seminar for grape growers and vintners on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 3:45 - 6:00pm at the Hilton Hotel, 3555 Round Barn Blvd., Santa Rosa. Register online by March 13, at: www.sonomawinegrape.org/smartmarketer or call Karen to attend at 707-522-5862.

 The seminar topics include: Forecasting the 2012 Grape and Bulk Wine Sales Market and The Realities of Retail. Glenn Proctor of Ciatti Wine Brokerage will discuss trends in grape contracts and the state of buyer interest. Ben Pearson of Bottle Barn delves into the state of the retail marketplace, trends in bottle sales, and understanding the layers of professionals that lay between a grower and the consumer.

There is no charge to attend. Registration check-in begins at 3:45pm with the seminar beginning promptly at 4:00pm and ending at 6:00pm. Please register by March 13. For questions or information contact Karen at 707-522-5862 or ipm@sonomawinegrape.org.