Award Recognizes That Each Family Has Continuously Farmed Local Land for More Than 100 Years  Multiple generations of eleven longtime Sonoma County farming families, all winegrape growers today, gathered to be recognized as the newest members of the “Century Club.”  The honor recognizes families who have continuously farmed their family’s land for more than one hundred years. The 2025 recipients join twenty-two other local farming families who were recognized last year in the first class of the Century Club.  Sonoma County Winegrowers created the Century Club to mark the unique legacies of farm families in the region.  Each member family of the Century Club is a testament to the strength and adaptability required to farm.    “We are thrilled to welcome more families to the Century Club and to honor each new member today,” said Karissa Kruse, President and CEO of Sonoma County Winegrowers.  She added, “Farming is a

Sonoma County is home to a remarkable array of native plants, each contributing to the rich tapestry of our local ecosystems. These plants are not only beautiful but also play a critical role in sustaining the health of our environment. From the rugged coastal ranges to the sun-soaked valleys of wine country, Sonoma’s native plants have evolved to thrive in our Mediterranean climate—making them ideal for sustainable and low-maintenance landscaping. Native plants are uniquely adapted to the soil, rainfall, and temperature of their home region. This means they require less water, fewer chemical inputs, and minimal maintenance compared to non-native species. In landscaping, that translates to less work for property owners and more harmony with the environment. Seven Native Plants Ideal for Sonoma County Landscapes 1. California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Hearty as they are iconic, our state flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its bright orange blooms are a

Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for the Wine Sales Symposium, a one-day educational conference that will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, in Santa Rosa, Ca. Leveraging experts from all facets of the wine industry, this year’s program will include sessions on navigating the competitive wholesale channel with insights from thriving wine brands as they share their strategies for succeeding in the competitive landscape. The Symposium will provide two data-focused sessions that will provide attendees with an in-depth look at the current state of the wine industry, key insights on consumer demographics, motivations, and behaviors, and how data-driven decision-making can provide a competitive edge and ensure long-term growth. The conference will also cover customer communication best practices, converting website traffic into revenue, wine club retention strategies and more. In addition to t

Afternoon Brief, July 27th

Napa’s Vineyard Workers Are Retiring — And the Next Generation Doesn’t Want Their Jobs: A generational shift is occurring within California’s agricultural workforce where the offspring of farmworkers are pursuing alternative, gainful and fulfilling careers — a result of having more opportunities and education than their parents and grandparents did when they arrived in America...

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Enters Seltzer Market with Red Cat Wine Seltzers

Hector, NY (July 27, 2022) – Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards is thrilled to announce the release of four new wine seltzers: Red Cat Splash, White Cat Splash, Pink Cat Splash, and Red […]

US Wine Sales Set to Skyrocket: Strap yourselves in, US wine industry, because you're on a rocket ship that's about to blast off. That's the prediction from industry analyst Rob McMillan, and it's notable because McMillan has become best known in recent years for his gloomy long-term forecasts for wine... The post Afternoon Brief, April 27th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/27/afternoon-brief-1852?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1852 Published Date:Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:46:18 +0000 

Tennessee Legislators Aim to Limit Winery Direct Shipping Sales: Lawmakers propose banning winery direct shipping through fulfillment houses, which handle logistics for small wineries; federal court upholds Missouri ban on out-of-state wine merchants... The post Afternoon Brief, February 17th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/17/afternoon-brief-1803?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1803 Published Date:Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:57:00 +0000 

Shannon Hazlitt Harts hosts interviews for an insider look into winery life. February 17th – Hector, NY – Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards has released a new podcast: Great Times Behinds the Wines. The podcast is hosted by Shannon Hazlitt Harts, daughter of Hazlitt’s Co-CEO & Owner, Doug Hazlitt. Great Times Behind the Wines explores many topics, from wine […] The post Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Releases Podcast appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/17/hazlitt-1852-vineyards-podcast?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hazlitt-1852-vineyards-podcast Published Date:Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:22:07 +0000