November 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Soper Reese Theater 275 S. Main St., Lakeport Join us for an engaging afternoon that brings together growers, winemakers, and industry professionals to explore what makes Lake County winegrapes truly distinctive. Through guided tastings, insightful discussions, and expert-led panels, this event will highlight the character, variety, and innovation that define our region. Register now to secure your seat for this special half-day tasting and learning experience. Program highlights: Aromatic Whites – Explore how Lake County’s high elevations and varied microclimates shape these fragrant, expressive wines. Sauvignon Blanc Comparison – Side-by-side tastings that reveal how Lake County terroir and grower–winemaker collaboration define the region’s signature variety. Alternative Reds – Discover lesser-known reds that thrive in Lake County’s volcanic soils and diverse vineyard sites. Cabernet Sauvignon Co

76 Restaurants from across the country and Mexico receive inaugural ‘Magnum Award’  SANTA ROSA, Calif. (September 2, 2025) – Seventy-six restaurants spanning from Graton, California, to Greenwich, Connecticut, are being honored with the 2025 Sonoma County Magnum Award for their exceptional support and promotion of Sonoma County wines.  Earlier this year, Sonoma County Winegrowers launched this new initiative to recognize restaurants that demonstrate outstanding support for Sonoma County wines and showcasing Sonoma County as a world-class wine region. Each restaurant will receive a uniquely etched magnum bottle, symbolizing their role as an ambassador for Sonoma County’s farmers, winemakers, and wines. During the year, Sonoma County wineries submitted nominations of restaurants they felt were deserving of recognition. Input was also provided by partners, trade, and sommeliers from throughout the country. Restaurants were selected based on key crit

Walter Levia and Remington Jorgensen at Davis Estates are already full of smiles with SPICA ⭐️ and are enjoying the benefits of getting quick results using enzymatic and colorimetric methods. From all of us at Admeo, we thank you for your trust in us to support your winery's QC. Welcome to the SPICA ⭐️ family, Davis Estates! 🍷  Walter Levia and Remington Jorgensen at Davis Estates Davis Estates

Obsidian Wine Co. and Brassfield Estate recently hosted a webinar with Somm Journal to discuss volcanic wines. Somm Journal VP of Education moderated the panel with Jonathan Walters, GM of Brassfield Estate; Arpad Molnar, co-founder of Obsidian Wine Co., Dr. Seth Burgess, renowned research geologist; and Katharine & David Desante, winemaking consultants at Brassfield.

Join us on July 25 at 10am PST for Corksy's next webinar with Erica Walter, Founder and CEO of Email Mavens, to unlock the secrets of profitable winery email campaigns in just 20 minutes a day! 🍷📧 ✨ Unlock Revenue While You Sleep: Discover strategies that generate income effortlessly, even while you're asleep. 🔄 Automate to Elevate: Learn which crucial emails to automate to turn new subscribers into loyal, high-value members. 📊 Optimize for Success: Utilize The Email Mavens' proven process to analyze and enhance your email automation with data-driven insights. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your winery's email marketing and boost your revenue. Register today 👉 https://info.corksy.io/webinar/email-marketing-success 

Afternoon Brief, June 19th

Point Fire Update: Ag Pass Activated, Poor Air Quality Expected: Sonoma County officials have activated the county's Agricultural Pass system. The Ag Pass program allows workers to access areas under mandatory evacuation orders...

Hall Unveils Partnership with Prestige Wine Group to Introduce Its Luxury Wine Portfolio within the U.S. & British Virgin Islands

NAPA VALLEY, CALIF. (April 3, 2024) – HALL, a family-owned winery in Napa Valley that produces  award winning, distinctly sourced, and expressive wines, for their three labels – HALL, WALT […]

Afternoon Brief, January 4th

Spraying Goodbye to Vineyard Chemicals: Spraying vineyards used to mean heavy doses of toxic chemicals - not any more...

Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir Takes Top Honors November 17, 2023 — Winners have been announced in the 2023 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging, Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir took the top prize. It was also awarded Best Red Wine and Best of Anderson Valley AVA (Mendocino County, Calif.). Coming in at 98 points, judges praised the wine as “rich, ripe” and for its “Bing cherry,” and “hint of orange peel.”  Lula Cellars is a boutique winery located in California’s Anderson Valley. Its focus is on world-class Pinot Noirs both from its estate and across Anderson Valley, as well as other single-vineyard offerings from the greater Mendocino County. When preparing to plant their own vines, Lula owners discovered some-1,000 old vines “literally lying down, as if waiting to be rescued.” Lots of TLC later, these mystery Pinot Noir grapes have thrived. There’s no in