Afternoon Brief: Breakthrough with First Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes Shows Hope for a Florida Wine Renaissance
In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers have grown and harvested wine grapes that are resistant to the main bacterial disease that has long prevented the state from establishing a large-scale wine industry...
Afternoon Brief: America's Bulk Wine Glut Should Have Sparked a Brand Boom. Why Hasn't It?
"US consumers, especially younger drinkers, are more skeptical of wine as a category. They're looking for accessibility, authenticity, and convenience, not just value..."
Sonoma County’s Tom Klein an American Wine Legend - Sonoma County Winegrowers
By Virginie Boone Five years ago Sonoma County was awarded The Region of the Year Wine Star Award from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, a great honor recognizing Sonoma Countys world-class wines []
Afternoon Brief, March 22nd
Some Early Results from the SvB DtC Survey: Today, we are about 50 responses short of what we need to produce the Annual Direct to Consumer Report, so please participate. To help us reach the finish line, we are leaving the survey open over the weekend and closing it on 3/24...
Afternoon Brief, March 20th
Thieves Hit Chablis Winery, Stealing More Than 1,000 Bottles: Thieves entered Domaine du Château de Viviers undetected in the middle of the night and stole wines with a total estimated value of more than €50,000, said the Chablis producer...
President of Rodney Strong Wine Estates Announces Retirement
Carmen Castaldi will step down from his role effective April 1, 2024 HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 20, 2024 — Today, Rodney Strong Wine Estates (RSWE) – the family-owned, Sonoma County wine company that includes […]
Afternoon Brief, January 19th
Ryan Klobas, Chief of Napa County Farm Bureau, Dies: Peter Nissen, president of the Farm Bureau’s board, said the bureau is “shocked and saddened” to learn of Klobas’ death...
Afternoon Brief, January 15th
Bordeaux Wine Merchants in Court: Another busy week as more Bordeaux wine merchants end up in court, while the UK government reveals binges during Covid...
Afternoon Brief: Underground Cellar Claws Out of Bankruptcy
The controversial retailer is making a move to bail itself out...
2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises Over $1.3 Million for Sonoma County Nonprofits
More Than 430 Charitable Organizations Funded to Date SANTA ROSA, CA(September 20, 2023)Sonoma County Vintners Foundation