Tour Condor’s Hope Vineyard in the Cuyama Valley and see how a dry-farmed vineyard can succeed in an arid landscape. Steve Gliessman will share insights on vineyard design, rootstock selection, and establishment practices that help set vines up for long-term resilience. Learn how soil cultivation techniques can maximize storage of limited rainfall, along with other farming practices tailored to this unique site. Transportation is provided. Please select the carpool transportation option when registering if you plan to ride with the group. Itinerary: 8:00-9:00 am - Pick up at Santa Maria Speedway 9:00-11:00 am - Tour at Condor's Hope Vineyard 11:00 am-12:00 pm - Drop off at Santa Maria Speedway REGISTER   Pick up location for carpool transportation: Santa Maria Speedway, 1900 Hutton Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444     This meeting is funded by the Department of Water Resources and is a collaboration between CSWA and CAFF.  &nbs

Wine Road Elects Six New Board Members, Including New President Infusion of leadership marks one of the largest board transitions in recent years Healdsburg, CA, May 30, 2025 — Wine Road, the premier association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, is pleased to announce the election of six new members to its Board of Directors—one of the largest board transitions in the organization’s recent history. Typically electing just two new members per term, this year’s changes reflect a unique and exciting chapter for Wine Road, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to its mission of promoting Northern Sonoma County as a world-class wine destination. The newly elected board members are: Julie Pedroncelli St. John, President, Pedroncelli Winery As a third-generation member of one of Sonoma County’s iconic Italian winemaking families, Julie brings decades of experience and deep roots in Dry Creek Valley. Pedroncellis have farmed the region s

Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of three unique dry-farmed vineyards in Paso Robles.  Walk the sites alongside the growers themselves as they share their hands-on experience, challenges, and innovative approaches to dry farming. Delve into critical topics such as vine spacing, floor and canopy management, varietal selection, and site-specific strategies for thriving without irrigation. This is an opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals, exchange insights, and see firsthand how dry farming shapes vine health, fruit quality, and wine character. REGISTER Site locations: Armory Vineyards  John Rolph Family Vineyards  Adelaida Cellars  CE: CCA 2 - SWM Logistics: Arrive to the pick-up location (Paso Robles Event Center) betweem 7:15-7:30 am for a 7:45 am departure. Coffee will be available. We will return to our meeting spot at 11:00 am. Look for the Vineyard Team sign. This event is free and open to the public. Transportation is included (to

Each Family Has Continuously Farmed Land for More than 100 Years The image of vibrant farms and rugged ranches set among Sonoma County’s beautiful landscapes has long been sought after by tourists, painters and photographers. The sheer beauty has always stood out, but, given that the area’s first vineyards date back to 1812, it is the region’s agrarian roots and family legacy that makes Sonoma County unique. Today, twenty-two local families, all winegrape growers, were recognized as the original members of the “Century Club” in honor of their continuously farming their family’s original land for more than one hundred years. Sonoma County Winegrowers created the Century Club to mark the unique legacies of farm families in the region and it will recognize new families with the honor as they hit the one-hundred-year mark in the years ahead. Each of these farms – and the families behind them – have endured the ups and downs of the cyclical

Join Vineyard Team at Tablas Creek Vineyard for a discussion on establishing and farming a dry farmed vineyard.  Learn from Jordan Lonborg (Vineyard Manager) and Neil Collins (Executive Winemaker) about their floor management, soils, stormwater management, establishment considerations, and lessons learned from their dry-farmed blocks. REGISTER Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please wear sturdy foot wear as we’ll be in a pretty rugged location. There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting to hike to the top of the hill to see part of the planting that is well established.   Directions: Follow Google Maps directions to this dropped pin. Carpooling is encouraged!   Project Partners: California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Vineyard Team We would like to thank the Department of Water Resources for providing funding for education on dry farming in coastal winegrapes.    CCA 2 - SWM REGISTER

Join Vineyard Team at Tablas Creek Vineyard for a discussion on establishing and farming a dry farmed vineyard.  Learn from Jordan Lonborg (Vineyard Manager) and Neil Collins (Executive Winemaker) about their floor management, soils, stormwater management, establishment considerations, and lessons learned from their dry-farmed blocks. REGISTER Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please wear sturdy foot wear as we’ll be in a pretty rugged location. There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting to hike to the top of the hill to see part of the planting that is well established.   Directions: Follow Google Maps directions to this dropped pin. Carpooling is encouraged!   Project Partners: California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Vineyard Team We would like to thank the Department of Water Resources for providing funding for education on dry farming in coastal winegrapes.    CCA 2

Dry Creek Vineyard Founder David S. Stare to Be Honored as ‘American Wine Legend’ at Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards

HEALDSBURG, Calif. – NOVEMBER 18, 2021 – Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce that Wine Enthusiast Magazine will be honoring Sonoma County wine pioneer David S. Stare as its “American Wine Legend” at the upcoming 22nd annual Wine Star Awards. The momentous occasion marks the first time that the family-owned and sustainably-farmed winery has […]

Kukkula is looking for an harvest intern. We are on the west side of Paso Robles in the Adelaida District and are focused on Rhone blends that come from our estate grown, dry-farmed and organic vineyard. The internship could begin as early as the 1st of June and likely run into November. Continued full-time employment is possible after the harvest to qualified candidates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance in the vineyard during the growing season, grape sampling and monitoring to be ready for harvest when most optimal, help with harvesting, processing fruit, pump-overs, punch-downs, delestage, light lab duty (pH, TA, brix and temp), digging out tanks, barrel work, and lots of cleaning/sanitizing.  See more details and apply here:https://www.wineindustry.jobs/jobs/61106589-harvest-intern-at-kukkula

New bottled option is made with 100% Carignan from old vine, dry farmed, organic vineyards in the Mendocino AVA of Northern California St. Helena, CA, November 5, 2020 – Organic canned wine company, Sans Wine Co., announced today that they will now offer a 750mL bottled version of their Carignan. While Sans Wine Co. has always focused on […] The post Sans Wine Co. Launches First Ever Carignan Bottled Wine to Join Lineup of Organically Farmed Canned Wines appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/11/06/sans-wine-co-first-ever-carignan-bottled?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sans-wine-co-first-ever-carignan-bottled Published Date:Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:25:27 +0000