This year’s event will be held as a virtual meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for a recap of Sonoma County Winegrowers’ and Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos’ activities in 2025, along with a preview of exciting plans for the year ahead. Turrentine Brokerage will also present during the meeting, and we will recognize outstanding contributions with the Nick Frey Community Contribution Award. Click here to register.

The California Department of Food & Agriculture has announced it has certified the votes on the referendum to continue the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), for another five years.  Garnering 85.77% percent of the vote, winegrape growers strongly supported continuation of the organization.  The Commission was established in 2006 and is required by California law to conduct a grower vote every five years to determine if they want to continue to be assessed to fund the organization.    “It is very gratifying to see the efforts of the Commission recognized and supported by the very people who fund it and make all the great work possible,” said Bret Munselle, chairman of the SCW board of directors and owner of Munselle Vineyards.  He added, “Through the assessment, the growers have been personally investing in promoting Sonoma County for nearly 20 years and with this vote, SCW will continue

The 3rd annual Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience was a weekend-long celebration that featured the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines. This year's festival showcased the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines, highlighting the vibrant culinary diversity, deep connection to agriculture, and sustainable farming practices of Sonoma County. HWFE is deeply involved in the Sonoma County community, making substantial donations from this year’s ticket sales and sponsorships to local organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of farmers and their families, including the Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos. These funds will help support the Leadership Academy and workforce development for vineyard employees and their families, fostering future leaders in both the industry and the community. As well as being co-founders of HWFE, Sonoma County Winegro

Afternoon Brief, April 26th

Global Wine Demand Drops to 27-Year Low as High Prices Hit: Global wine consumption fell to its lowest level since 1996 last year as inflation sent prices to record highs, deterring consumers already facing lower spending power, the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Thursday...

Congressional Wine Caucus Invites Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos’ Leadership Academy to Washington Reception

Winegrowers’ Commitment to Social Sustainability Reaches New Heights SANTA ROSA, Calif. (April 26, 2024) – The members of the third class of the Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los […]

Afternoon Brief, February 23rd

How a Napa Farming Nonprofit Became a Political Power Broker—And Got Caught Up in a Federal Investigation: A mysterious federal investigation unfolding in Napa Valley has ensnared one of the wine industry’s most powerful entities...

Sonoma County Vineyard Employees to Participate in Major Survey

Sonoma County’s Farm of the Future Seeking Input from County’s Vineyard Employees SANTA ROSA, Calif. (February 23, 2024) – More than 1,000 local vineyard employees will be participating in a major […]