Sugarloaf Crush in Santa Rosa has expanded its hospitality program with a wine-paired brunch and the Press Democrat has the story. “[O]ne of the things you don’t think about when you’re in the throes of making wine is what it will take to sell that bottle in three to four years,” Ronald Du Preez said. “That why Joe and I decided we wanted to be the first to build a custom-crush studio that focused not just on equipment and customer service, but also offered a space for winemakers to host wine tastings, pickup parties and private events.”

Since 2016, Sugarloaf Crush has put together a winning combination of stellar production equipment and tailored processes designed to create ultra-premium wines of all varieties. As the winemaking community eagerly anticipates California’s full reopening sometime this summer, Sugarloaf Crush is prepared for client-hosted tastings and event opportunities on property.  “Our expertise lies in small-lot production and custom winemaking. With fermentation tanks in a range of sizes and specialized technology, we are able to customize our practices to fit clients’ specific needs. Onsite barrel storage and bottling capabilities reduce complications for member wineries, while our state-of-the-art tasting room allows for clients to develop direct relationships with their clientele,” explains Ronald Du Preez, Sugarloaf Crush General Manager. “It’s a huge benefit that we’re able to offer TankNet and InnoVint technologies to ensure stellar temperature

Congratulations to Ronald Du Preez, our General Manager and Head Winemaker, for receiving this year’s Winery Custom Crush Award by North Bay Business Journal's Wine, Beer & Spirits Awards! 🎉 It is exciting to see his dedication to make outstanding wines from world-class vineyards being celebrated!

Ideally situated in in Sonoma Valley—just 45 minutes from the heart of Napa Valley and a short drive from the Russian River AVA—Sugarloaf Crush (SLC) provides the latest equipment, cutting-edge technology, and a dedicated, experienced team to deliver ultra-premium winemaking for a wide range of clients in the heart of California wine country. Founded in 2016, SLC has assembled a winning combination of precision production equipment and tailored processes designed for crafting premium wines from all varieties. In 2019, SLC opened the doors of its spectacular, 7,000-foot Hospitality Center, complete with by-appointment tasting room, thoughtfully designed private tasting suites with indoor and outdoor seating, and a superbly appointed large-event space with class-two commercial kitchen. “We’re located in a beautiful location between two mountain ranges with vineyards out in front of the property,” explains Ronald Du Preez, Sugarloaf Crush General Manager. “We offer the absolute best i

Centrally situated 45 minutes from both Napa Valley and the Russian River in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Sugarloaf Crush is a state-of-the-art winemaking and hospitality center designed with premier, small-lot producers in mind. Sugarloaf’s superb location and best-in-class equipment make it an ideal locale for producing all varietals, from ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Napa Cabernet. Established in 2016, the winery and team build on this foundation with the latest technological integrations to offer full-service grape-to-glass operations that have set a new standard in custom crush winemaking. In addition to a hard-working and passionate crew, Sugarloaf provides a comprehensive range of production equipment and tailored processes designed for the production of acclaimed wines from the arrival of fruit, including a cold-room for immediate reception of off-loaded fruit; a Carlsen vibrating cluster sorting table that extracts hard raisins and MOG prior to destemming; a