In California, water scarcity is an ever-growing concern, and as droughts become more frequent, it’s vital that our landscapes adapt. At Allen Land Design, we’re passionate about creating outdoor spaces that not only look beautiful but are also resilient and sustainable. When designing landscapes for wine country or any drought-prone region, the goal is to choose plants, materials, and techniques that conserve water while enhancing the beauty and functionality of the space. Xeriscaping—the practice of using drought-tolerant plants and water-efficient design—is the cornerstone of sustainable landscaping. Plants like lavender, succulents, and ornamental grasses are perfect for the dry conditions of Sonoma County, adding texture, color, and movement without relying on excessive water. One of our favorites, the California native sage, is not only stunning with its silvery leaves but is also a magnet for pollinators, helping support local wildlife. Beyond plant

WINE INDUSTRY CPE PRESENTS: NOVEMBER WINE BUSINESS CPE CLASS What: Winery Budget & Forecast When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 8 AM - 1 PM PST Where: AWG Santa Rosa Office or Online Speaker: Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation & Principal of AWG Wine Advisors  Credits Earnable: 5 Hours of AICPA CPE We invite you to deepen and expand your knowledge of wine industry finance, accounting, and best practices by attending one of our educational courses. Explore our current and upcoming offerings to make new industry connections, learn about the latest value-added processes and procedures, and acquire the tools and knowledge necessary for success. This education series is designed for professionals at ALL LEVELS, from newcomers to the wine industry to seasoned executives. Whether you’re a winery accountant aiming for your next promotion, an experienced CFO looking to benchmark your expertise, or a banker, attorney, or CPA seeking deeper industry insights, this series

WINE INDUSTRY CPE PRESENTS: OCTOBER WINE BUSINESS CPE CLASS What: Wine Inventory Cost Accounting When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 8 AM - 1 PM PST Where: AWG Santa Rosa Office or Online Speaker: Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation & Principal of AWG Wine Advisors Credits Earnable: 5 Hours of AICPA CPE We invite you to deepen and expand your knowledge of wine industry finance, accounting, and best practices by attending one of our educational courses. Explore our current and upcoming offerings to make new industry connections, learn about the latest value-added processes and procedures, and acquire the tools and knowledge necessary for success. This education series is designed for professionals at ALL LEVELS, from newcomers to the wine industry to seasoned executives. Whether you’re a winery accountant aiming for your next promotion, an experienced CFO looking to benchmark your expertise, or a banker, attorney, or CPA seeking deeper industry insights, this series provi

WINE INDUSTRY CPE PRESENTS: SEPTEMBER WINE BUSINESS CPE CLASS What: Wine Business: Finance & Administration When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 8 AM - 1 PM PST Where: AWG Santa Rosa Office or Online Speaker: Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation & Principal of AWG Wine Advisors Credits Earnable: 5 Hours of AICPA CPE We invite you to deepen and expand your knowledge of wine industry finance, accounting, and best practices by attending one of our educational courses. Explore our current and upcoming offerings to make new industry connections, learn about the latest value-added processes and procedures, and acquire the tools and knowledge necessary for success. This education series is designed for professionals at ALL LEVELS, from newcomers to the wine industry to seasoned executives. Whether you’re a winery accountant aiming for your next promotion, an experienced CFO looking to benchmark your expertise, or a banker, attorney, or CPA seeking deeper industry insig

WINE INDUSTRY CPE PRESENTS: AUGUST WINE BUSINESS CPE CLASS What: Wine Business: Vineyard, Winery, Sales & Marketing When: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 8 AM - 1 PM PST Where: AWG Santa Rosa Office or Online Speaker: Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation, & Principal of AWG Wine Advisors Credits Earnable: 5 Hours of AICPA CPE We invite you to deepen and expand your knowledge of wine industry finance, accounting, and best practices by attending one of our educational courses. Explore our current and upcoming offerings to make new industry connections, learn about the latest value-added processes and procedures, and acquire the tools and knowledge necessary for success. This education series is designed for professionals at ALL LEVELS, from newcomers to the wine industry to seasoned executives. Whether you’re a winery accountant aiming for your next promotion, an experienced CFO looking to benchmark your expertise, or a banker, attorney, or CPA seeking deeper industry insi

PLATFORM UNCORKS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AWG Wine Advisors (formerly Allen Wine Group) Acquired by Platform Accounting Group Santa Rosa, August 5, 2025 - Platform Accounting Group announced a northern California-based firm has joined its group.  AWG Wine Advisors, formerly Allen Wine Group, is based in Santa Rosa and expands Platform’s business accounting services to the wine industry. AWG Wine Advisors AWG Wine Advisors is a mid-size firm that provides the full spectrum of accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and preparation services with a focus on the wine industry.  It also offers full-service, outsourced controller or fractional CFO services, along with managing wine inventory and bulk wine cost accounting. Their team has decades of experience in the business and finance of wineries and offers an extensive and unique array of services, along with the ability to deliver innovative and creative solutions to meet their clients’ needs. Platform Accounting Grou

Please join AWG Wine Advisors (formerly Allen Wine Group) and Women for WineSense for our next Wine Financial Group Roundtable! We are excited to welcome this meeting's speaker, Tony Correia, who will be speaking on Art, Literature, and Economics (anything but the vineyard markets). Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. WHAT: Wine Financial Group Roundtable WHERE: Benovia Winery, Santa Rosa, CA WHEN: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 | 4 PM - 6 PM SPEAKER: Tony Correia Our Speaker: Tony Correia Recently recognized as one of four top leaders in the wine industry, Tony Correia is widely known as a leading authority on the valuation of vineyards, wineries, and other properties.  He also has been a frequent speaker/instructor on agricultural properties, valuation, taxation, estate planning issues, water rights, wine industry, and vineyard and winery markets, and now is the Principal and Owner of The Correia Company.

Please join Allen Wine Group and Women for WineSense for our next Wine Financial Group Roundtable, Wednesday, August 20th, from 4 PM - 6 PM. We are excited to announce our speaker for this meeting, Tony Correia, who will be speaking on Art, Literature, and Economics (anything except the Vineyard markets). More details to come, along with RSVP information. We hope to see you there!

Last-Minute Date Change!  There's Still Time to Sign Up for this Upcoming For-Credit Wine CPE Class, now July 10th! Upcoming CPE Class from Allen Wine Group What: Winery Financial Budget & Forecast When: Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 8 AM - 12 PM PST Where: AWG Santa Rosa Office or Online Speaker: Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation, & Managing Partner of AWG Credits Earnable: 4 Hours of AICPA CPE Please join Allen Wine Group for our next CPE class on Winery Financial Budget & Forecast.  This course will focus specifically on the following: Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow, including seasonality Short-term vs. Long-term Software vs. Excel Spreadsheet In this class covering all aspects of winery financial budget and forecasting, you will learn how to successfully anticipate future revenues, profitability, and cash need.  Participants are also eligible to earn 4 hours AICPA CPE credits in accordance with NASBA rules

Join Allen Wine Group for our next Wine CPE - and earn CPE credits in the meantime!  This next class will focus on Winery Financial Budget & Forecast.  Specifically, you will learn the following: Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow, including seasonality Short-term vs. Long-term Software vs. Excel Spreadsheet You will learn how to successfully anticipate future revenues, profitability, and cash need.  Participants are also eligible to earn 4 hours AICPA CPE credits in accordance with NASBA rules and regulations. This series is developed and led by Timothy Allen, CPA, MS Taxation.  As the managing partner of Allen Wine Group, Timothy brings over thirty years of winery finance experience, including five years with a Big 4 accounting firm, fourteen years in winery finance & operations, and sixteen years managing Allen Wine Group. Learn more here about signing up for this Winery Financial Budget and Forecast CPE!