Join us for "Insights on New Growing Techniques from the 2025 Season." When it comes to innovation in the vineyard, theory is easy. Implementation is not. That’s why the first session of the 2026 Growing Forward Virtual Conference brings together four respected vineyard leaders who have already done the work. Join us this Wednesday, where we'll hear from the early adopters who will share their firsthand experiences, including what delivered measurable results, what proved challenging, what caught them by surprise, and what they would do differently next time. Bring your questions. Add your perspective. Join a conversation designed to help growers move forward with confidence. Session Panel: Tony Chapman, Senior Director of Winegrowing / The Donum Estate Ryan Maier, Owner & Operator / Maier Vineyard Management Matt Merrill, General Manager / Mesa Vineyard Management Patrick Riggs, Vice President of Viticulture / Jack Neal and Son Vineyard Management This Wednesd

Join Amy G as she sits down with Angelica de Vere Mabray of The Donum Estate to explore how land, art, and wine converge to create a transformative energy that defines both the experience and the spirit of The Donum Estate.

Found some shade under a rubber tree at Donum Estate... The tree is a piece of art built using truck tire litter... The tree even plays host to a bird family. The Suburban seats 7 guest and the driver comfortably.  

Afternoon Brief: Wine Labeling Up in the Air

The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is currently taking public comments on a proposed rule about nutritional labeling on alcohol. Sadly, information that a wine lover might actually want to know - residual sugar, and any additives - is not under consideration...

Afternoon Brief, May 7th

New Oklahoma Law Says Businesses No Longer Need to Check ID’s Before Serving Alcohol: Under the law, sellers can still be held responsible for selling or serving alcoholic beverages to a person under 21...

Afternoon Brief, March 14th

Sonoma County Supes Narrowly Approve Winery Events Ordinance: The hours-long discussion included a presentation from Permit Sonoma, questions and comments from board members, input from community members (on both sides of the issues) and the board’s discussion of concerns raised. In the end, the ordinance was approved with a narrow 3-2 vote...

Afternoon Brief, January 3rd

These Elite Napa Estates Are Releasing Wines from a Fire-Ravaged Year. Do They Taste Smoky?: Two years after the hazy, chaotic days of the 2020 wine harvest, a season bookended by sprawling wildfires, some Napa Valley winemakers are coming out with a surprising announcement: They made wine in 2020. And they’re proud of it...