Hillside Cabernet Franc, Elevated Now available: Premium Cabernet Franc grapes from the Crystal Springs AVA in Napa Valley — a rare opportunity to source fruit from one of the region’s newest and most distinctive hillside appellations. Crystal Springs is defined by its rugged volcanic soils, steep slopes, and elevations reaching up to 1,400 feet , creating ideal conditions for producing fruit with intensity, structure, and layered aromatics . Cabernet Franc thrives in this environment, developing deep color, expressive aromatics, and a balance of ripe fruit and mineral character that makes it highly desirable for both blending and premium standalone wines. With vineyard sourcing decisions actively underway, listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure distinctive, site-driven fruit early and build future vintages around emerging Napa terroir.

Spring is an active time in the vineyard, and in the market. As the 2026 growing season takes shape, the Turrentine team is looking forward to connecting with growers, vintners, and industry partners across key regions. We’re excited to share insights, listen, and engage in meaningful conversations around today’s grape market and the challenges shaping our industry. Here are three upcoming opportunities to connect with Turrentine Brokerage: Lodi Grape Day Mike Needham will be speaking at this year’s Lodi Grape Day, offering a timely update on the Central Valley grape market. His presentation will cover current pricing dynamics, supply trends, and what growers can expect heading into harvest. Lodi continues to play a critical role in the California wine landscape, and this event is always a valuable forum and well attended. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00 am Jackson Hell - Lodi Grape FEstival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St,, Lodi Three Valleys Growers Tal

The weather is shifting, trip-planning season is underway, and tasting room traffic is about to pick up. This is the good news. The bad news? If you're reading this and thinking "we'll get to our spring marketing when spring gets here," you're behind. The tasting rooms that stay full from April through June aren't the ones with the best wine or the prettiest views. They're the ones that showed up in someone's planning process three weeks before the trip happened. People don't stumble into wine country on a whim and wander from door to door the way they did fifteen years ago. They research. They scroll. They book. And if your winery isn't visible and compelling during that research window, you're invisible when it counts. The hotel industry figured this out years ago. Marriott doesn't wait until summer to market beach properties. They start running "book your getaway" campaigns in late winter, because they know the booking win

Second-Year Sponsorship Highlights American Wine Industry’s Economic Impact and Community Building Mission  WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8th in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event, demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment to fostering bipartisan support for America’s burgeoning wine industry.  The reception will showcase wines from across many states, celebrating the breadth, diversity and quality of American wine production from coast to coast. This comprehensive representation underscores the truly national scope of the American wine industry, which now includes 10,637 wine producers operating in every state. Economic Powerhouse Supporting American Communities WineAmerica&r

Turning Summer Visitors into Long-Term Customers How to make sure they come for the pour and stay for the story Summer is finally here, and tasting rooms are buzzing with sunhats, selfie sticks, and road-trippers on the hunt for their next favorite wine. The influx is real: tasting room visitation peaks between May and September, with over 45% of annual winery visitors arriving in Q2 and Q3, according to data from the Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry Report. But here’s the challenge: for many of these guests, the experience ends with the last pour. One weekend, one flight, one forgotten name. So how do you turn that quick hello into a lasting relationship? The secret isn’t more marketing noise—it’s thoughtful connection. Think of your summer surge as the top of a funnel. If you treat each guest like a one-time transaction, you’re throwing away the most valuable part of that funnel: the chance to turn casual tasters into year-round customers

Sonoma County is home to a remarkable array of native plants, each contributing to the rich tapestry of our local ecosystems. These plants are not only beautiful but also play a critical role in sustaining the health of our environment. From the rugged coastal ranges to the sun-soaked valleys of wine country, Sonoma’s native plants have evolved to thrive in our Mediterranean climate—making them ideal for sustainable and low-maintenance landscaping. Native plants are uniquely adapted to the soil, rainfall, and temperature of their home region. This means they require less water, fewer chemical inputs, and minimal maintenance compared to non-native species. In landscaping, that translates to less work for property owners and more harmony with the environment. Seven Native Plants Ideal for Sonoma County Landscapes 1. California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Hearty as they are iconic, our state flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its bright orange blooms are a

G&D Chillers Unveils New Sustainable Refrigeration Technology and Industry Innovations G&D Chillers, known for producing the most reliable premium chillers used in commercial brewing, wine, cannabis, food processing, biogas and other manufacturing industries for more than 30 years, is proud to announce a series of groundbreaking innovations set to redefine the refrigeration landscape in 2025. From sustainable cooling technology to expanded industry partnerships and advanced training programs, G&D Chillers continues to drive the future of industrial chilling solutions. Revolutionizing Sustainability: Elite 290 Microseries & New Belgium Installation G&D Chillers proudly introduces its latest environmentally friendly innovation in alternative refrigerant-based chilling: the Elite 290 Microseries is designed to deliver unparalleled efficiency while significantly reducing carbon footprints. These advancements mark a major step forward in sustainable cooling solution

Sonoma County Winegrowers Focus on Creating Experiences to Engage New and Existing Wine Lovers SANTA ROSA, Calif. (January 17, 2025) – For over a decade, Sonoma County Winegrowers has been at the forefront of innovation, forging powerful partnerships with iconic brands like John Deere, Ford Pro, Wilbur Ellis, Landry’s, and the San Francisco Giants. As unveiled at this week’s annual Dollars & $ense meeting, held virtually, 2025 marks a year dedicated to “Renewing, Building, and Growing” these renowned programs, expanding their reach, amplifying the Sonoma County story, and setting new benchmarks in excellence. As Karissa Kruse, president and chief executive officer of Sonoma County Winegrowers, started her presentation with a review of the past twelve years since she joined the organization, it was clear that the results in building the brand’s visibility over the years has been successful. From being world leaders in sustainability, to sports ma