Presented by Vineyard Team, the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast continued to be a go‑to resource for vineyard and winery professionals, delivering timely, practical insights straight from researchers and growers shaping the future of sustainable viticulture. From hybrid grapes and soil health to AI‑driven climate strategies and market dynamics, last year’s five most listened‑to episodes offered information listeners can apply immediately in their operations.  Beyond Foxy: The Case for Hybrid Winegrapes Episode 274 | Listen now  Forget everything you thought you knew about hybrid grapes. Adam Huss (Centralas Cellars) makes the case for these resilient, quality-driven varieties and why they’re gaining traction in a warming world.  Fungicide Resistance in Powdery and Downy Mildew: 10 Years of Vineyard Research Episode 278 | Listen now  Ismail Ahmed Ismail (South Australian Research and Development Institute) unpacks a decade of data on fungicide resist

Spending a weekend sipping superb wines while savoring the perfect food pairing sounds like heaven. Add in breathtaking scenery and the relaxing ambiance of Sonoma County’s Wine Country, and now you have paradise perfected! This magical wine and food weekend becomes reality on November 1st and 2nd as the Wine Road hosts the 27th annual Wine & Food Affair. A Sneak Peek at the Food Pairings With 50 wineries to select from, there are too many food pairings to list, so here are just a few highlights. If you love Italian-based comfort food, check out: Mushroom and Winter Squash Risotto at Pedroncelli Winery Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce at Pech Merle Winery Tatiana’s Famous Lasagna at Colagrossi Wines If you’d rather pair Mexican, French or Cajun with delicious wines, here are some options: Roger’s Colorado Pork Green Chili at J. Cage Cellars Creamy Mushroom Chicken Facon Grand Mère at GC Lurton Vineyards Alison’s Jambalaya at Mat

The ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry was presented today to Emily Hodson, the winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, a co-owner of Flying Fox Vineyards and Winery, and an active leader in the Virginia wine industry. Members of the Smith family and sponsoring organizations present the Rich Smith award to Emily Hodson (third from left). The prestigious award annually reflects the spirit and accomplishments of the late Richard (Rich) Smith, founder of Valley Farm Management and Smith Family Wines in California’s Santa Lucia Highlands wine region in Monterey County. Rich was first and foremost a family man, but also a successful grape grower and winery owner, and a highly respected colleague known for the combination of passion, commitment and collaboration which helped advance the American grape and wine industry. Ever since Rich passed away in December 2015, three organizations—WineAmerica, N

The Come Over October celebration is roaring ahead, with wineries, wine stores, restaurants, and consumers celebrating wine as the beverage that brings us together. Wineries throughout the country are celebrating COO in different ways. Here in the fabulous Finger Lakes, Fox Run Vineyards is hosting Food & Wine Experiences and Harvest Dinners. The former includes tours of the vineyard and winery, followed by a special luncheon in the barrel room featuring local foods with Fox Run wines. The October Harvest Dinners are five-course feasts featuring local products whenever possible, paired with appropriate wines, and described by the chefs and winemakers who put it all together. The pairings: –Steamed Steelhead Trout Wonton with 2022 Sur Lie Chardonnay –Shellfish Paella with 2023 Semi-Dry Riesling –Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Toasted Coconut Salad with 2021 Doyle Family Unoaked Chardonnay –Bostrom Farms “Bone-In” Pork

Scott Osborn Elected WineAmerica Board Chair 

May 29th – WASHINGTON, DC — WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries based in Washington, DC, has elected as its new Board Chair Scott Osborn, President and Co-owner of […]

This February, wine club members of nearly 30 wine brands across four California counties and Michigan State can claim two complimentary tastings at any other participating club’s tasting room. Why? Because these tasting rooms have joined ReSIProcal February! Participating tasting rooms’ wines are made with SIP Certified® sustainable grapes, cultivated by sustainable farming practices that show care for the people and the planet. ReSIProcal February is a way to connect these like-minded brands and spread awareness of their good work. Participating locations include Baileyana Winery, Cambria Winery, Castoro Cellars, Niner Wine Estates, Vina Robles, Foxen Vineyard, McIntyre Tasting Studio, Shady Lane Cellars, and many others. Wondering if you’re a member of a participating wine club and can claim these complimentary tastings? Visit the ReSIProcal February event page at https://sipcertified.org/resiprocal2024 to see a list of all participating brands. Tasters have