Sonoma County Harvest Fair Gala Elevates More Than Just Your Palate

Elegant October 12 Party Features Wine, Food and Harvest Fun The Sonoma County Harvest Fair, a 49-year-old Wine Country tradition, will welcome guests to

With a nod to our ever-popular Awards Night Gala, the event now offers a glamorous evening (one-night-only) celebration, where guests will be the very first to learn which three wineries take home TOP HONORS as Sweepstake Winning Wines! The Academy Awards-style Gala will roll out the red carpet for this memorable evening as you mingle and savor the flavors of a delightful grazing experience, showcasing culinary delights and the finest wines. Be dazzled by the lights, camera, and action, spotlighting Sonoma County's best harvest offerings on October 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.  TICKETS HERE  The cocktail party-style event will offer up to 1,500 industry food-savvy and wine-savvy guests the opportunity to taste Sonoma County's winning wines and culinary bites from top restaurants and food purveyors. They will also witness the unveiling of the coveted  Sweepstake Wine Competition winners. The Harvest

(February 9, 2024, Novato, CA) – The California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2023 was released today. The crush of 3.668 million tons stayed in line with the Ciatti Company’s earlier pre-harvest projections of 3.5 - 3.7 million tons  Ciatti’s experienced brokers are available for further details, comments & analysis on the 2023 California Grape Crush Report. Please call 415-458-5150. North Coast The takeaway from the North Coast is that the 2023 crush looked a lot like the rest of the state where wineries were willing to receive grapes only to the contracted volumes and then held growers to that number. Unlike much of the rest of the state, in the North Coast there was a late season spot market for grapes in Napa and Sonoma that cleaned up any extra tonnage. A noteworthy highlight from the North Coast harvest in 2023: Napa County harvested 92,262 tons of Cabernet Sauvignon up from 73,812 tons in 2022. - Chr

February 9, 2024 – Novato, CA – The California Department of Food and Agriculture Preliminary Grape Crush Report, containing tons crushed and prices of wine grapes sold during the 2023 harvest, has been released. The Crush Report provides growers and wineries insight into the inventory position of the California wine business as a whole and influences market dynamics for the current bulk wine market and grape market.  The 2023 Crush Report, coming in at a total of 3.6 million tons, fails to capture the full story of the 2023 harvest. The crop would have been considerably larger if not for soft demand and disease pressure that caused some acres to go unharvested. Despite the size of the overall crop, most wineries found themselves with an excess supply amid challenging conditions in consumer sales.  For specific details on 2023 harvest, see below: Key Insights by Region   Tons Crushed 2023 Tons Crushed 2022 Net Gain/Loss Equivalent Gallons

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The Value of Experience by Steve Fredricks  Over the past five decades, we have experienced and recorded numerous market cycles, enabling us to guide our clients in navigating fluctuating conditions with effective strategies. With today's challenging marketplace, the value of our experience is particularly crucial.  As we mark our 50 years in business, we remain steadfast in delivering the most precise and timely market information on bulk wine and grapes supply and demand. We draw from extensive active listings, recent deals, and years of navigating the complexities and emotions of market cycles to help you make informed decisions.  While this season may continue to be a slow market, we encourage you to adopt a realistic approach and make tough decisions on supply, so you are ready to capitalize on opportunities as they arise.  In this newsletter, we provide in-depth analysis on the bulk wine and grape markets for key varieties and regions. Our coverage include