Bay Cities and Cruz Foam chosen to provide the industry’s first fully sustainable wine shipping protection for impact and insulation   PICO RIVERA, CA, US, March, 2024 – Mondavi Sisters’ Collection, renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship, will be shipping its wine club deliveries in one-of-a-kind 100 percent sustainable EcoVino™ wine packaging, Mondavi and the manufacturers, Bay Cities® and Cruz Foamo™ announced today.  Cognizant of the importance of protecting, preserving, and respectfully utilizing the earth, the Mondavi sisters employ the most effective sustainable farming practices. “The essence of crafting all wine starts with the soil and land.  Without a healthy earth, there is no wine. As farmers of the land, we possess an obligation to employ the most responsible practices possible to be able to continue our legacy for generations to come,”

Here are a couple of progress shots of some 3,500 gallon fermenters, Love a fully jacketed tank!   Stay tuned for these girls close ups when they are completed.  

With the Season of Giving upon us, we have been thinking through all of the wonderful charitable organizations “on the ground” in Napa and Sonoma Counties, and how we can best support them this year. Many found our annual list helpful so here we are with the 2022 edition. As you shop for the season please keep these in mind, and join us in giving generously! Charitable Organizations in Wine Country These organizations vary from specific funds such as animal to more expansive education and service organizations. Napa Valley Education Foundation (website) Sonoma Community Foundation (website) Napa Valley COAD (website) Sonoma County Grapegrowers Foundation (website) Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation (website) La Luz in Sonoma (website) Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch (website) Napa Community Animal Response Team (CART) (website) Napa Humane (website) Sonoma Community Animal Response Team (CART) (website) California Fire Foundation (website) Queen of the Valley Medica

Et Fille Wines Launches Special Edition Willamette Valley Pinot Noir in Support of Girls in STEM

Newberg, Ore. winery partners with Girls Inc. PNW, a non-profit organization that encourages youth participation and leadership in science, technology, engineering and math Newberg, Ore. (Sept. 14, 2021) – Et Fille Wines and Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest today announced the release of the 2020 STEM & root Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, a collaboration […]