More Than 220,000 Acres in California are Enrolled in FFF Program  NAPA, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Thirty-two winegrape growers and wineries from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties have been recognized with the Founders’ Award from the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program for achieving and maintaining certification for more than 20 years. In 1999, the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program was created to protect and enhance the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. Soon, it was expanded with a specific program tailored for Napa County and other regions. Today, more than 220,000 acres located in thirteen counties in California are enrolled in the innovative program that improves water quality and wildlife habitat. “The Fish Friendly Farming certification has become very popular among winegrowers as a sustainable certification program because it is highly effective in improving water quality and restoring fish and wildlife habitat,&rd

Paso Robles, CA — Turrentine Brokerage is thrilled to welcome Eddie Urman as our new Central Coast Grape Broker. With deep roots in vineyard management, Eddie brings extensive regional expertise, strategic insights, and a passion for building relationships that strengthen the California wine industry. A native of Paso Robles, Eddie grew up immersed in the Central Coast’s dynamic wine industry. After initially setting out to become a firefighter, he pivoted to vineyard management and joined a small agricultural labor company at 19, where he gained hands-on experience with every aspect of vineyard operations. Over time, Eddie’s role expanded to supervising multiple crews, learning Spanish, and eventually overseeing general operations. This commitment led him to pursue Cal Poly’s Wine and Viticulture program while working full-time, further solidifying his expertise in the field. Eddie’s career accelerated when he joined Vino Farms in 2016 as an Assistan

Doña Paula wanted to redefine sustainability in winemaking with its "Unique" line of organic wines. Against a backdrop of staggering statistics highlighting the exponential growth of the organic wine sector, Doña Paula’s commitment to environmental responsibility stood out as a guiding light. TAKEAWAYS Amidst a global surge in demand for organic wines, Doña Paula wanted to redefine sustainability in winemaking with its "Unique" line of organic wines. Against a backdrop of staggering statistics highlighting the exponential growth of the organic wine sector, Doña Paula’s commitment to environmental responsibility stood out as a guiding light. Doña Paula turned to UPM Raflatac. Their commitment to crafting label materials beyond fossils, and in this case, sourced entirely from recycled components aligned seamlessly with the winery's ethos. ENVI® is made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) materials and has an ultra

Afternoon Brief, July 17th

Vino Farms Vineyard Management Company to Pay $1.4 Million to Settle Lawsuit over Worker Pay, Breaks: One of Sonoma County’s largest vineyard management companies has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it failed to pay workers for all the hours they worked and failed to allow workers meal and rest breaks...