Each Family Has Continuously Farmed Land for More than 100 Years The image of vibrant farms and rugged ranches set among Sonoma County’s beautiful landscapes has long been sought after by tourists, painters and photographers. The sheer beauty has always stood out, but, given that the area’s first vineyards date back to 1812, it is the region’s agrarian roots and family legacy that makes Sonoma County unique. Today, twenty-two local families, all winegrape growers, were recognized as the original members of the “Century Club” in honor of their continuously farming their family’s original land for more than one hundred years. Sonoma County Winegrowers created the Century Club to mark the unique legacies of farm families in the region and it will recognize new families with the honor as they hit the one-hundred-year mark in the years ahead. Each of these farms – and the families behind them – have endured the ups and downs of the cyclical

As a DtC shipper, you know that returns are minimized and reorders are more likely when a customer has a seamless, successful delivery experience. Join us to find out how a new integration between RedChirp and Sovos ShipCompliant helps power these improved customer experiences. Given the high cost and adult signature requirements for shipping wine, spirits and beer direct-to-consumer, timely notifications are crucial. While emails often can go unnoticed, text messages receive immediate attention. Automatically texting customers about their shipments significantly reduces expensive returns and enhances customer satisfaction. And now, any winery, distillery or brewery using Sovos ShipCompliant can connect directly to RedChirp, regardless of POS system used. This new integration allows fully automated text messaging to notify customers when their shipment is on the way.  Casey Rolig, Marketing and Digital Sales Manager with Bundschu Company will join RedChirp founder Jennie Gilbert and S

Petaluma, CA – September 15, 2021 – Since 1933, Scott Laboratories has been supporting the wine  and specialty beverage community with the industry’s leading products, technical expertise, and  unparalleled customer service. By prioritizing its people and putting customers first, Scott Labs is building a workplace that values, invites, supports, celebrates, and embraces everyone’s differences. They  believe that: Everyone should feel valued and have equal and equitable access to make a positive contribution  and develop their career  Challenges and differences are navigated with transparency and clarity by honoring each other’s  humanity and different perspectives  Their job is to empower everyone to show up authentically  They must act with fairness, trust, safety, and respect  Scott Labs is honored and humbled that these efforts have been recognized by employees and the North  Bay community at large

Bundschu Company Launches Towle Wine Company, Offering Custom Wine Services to Business Customers Nationwide

Multigenerational Family Business Expands Sonoma Footprint, Extending Owner-Operated Properties and Onsite Winemaking in Sonoma Valley SONOMA, CA (September 8, 2021)—The Bundschu Company announces the launch of Towle Wine Company (TWC), a new custom crush and wine services company based in the heart of Sonoma Valley. From soil to cellar, Towle Wine Company offers a variety […]

Afternoon Brief, September 8th

One of California’s Most Influential Modern Wineries, Dirty & Rowdy, Is Ending After 11 Years: One of California’s most cutting-edge wine brands is dissolving. Napa’s Dirty & Rowdy Wine Co., which has developed a devoted following for its experimental, genre-defying Mourvedres, is shutting down after 11 years...