Wright Contracting’s dedicated team specializes in creating stunning winery spaces to elevate your brand, enhance guest experience and leading-edge production facilities that blend efficiency and tradition. With our stellar portfolio, we bring a wealth of expertise in: custom winery construction, renovations and expansions. Let us help you craft a beautiful, functional space that reflects your unique vision. From concept to completion, we’re committed to excellence every step of the way. Transform your winery dreams into reality.  Wright Contracting Unified Symposium Booth: 1016 For over 70 years, Wright Contracting has built a reputation as the leading commercial construction company in the North Bay. This tradition of craftsmanship has earned us the opportunity to build and renovate many of the North Bay’s most notable landmarks, including wineries such as Domaine Carneros, Cakebread Cellars, Chateau Montelena, Dominus, Hamel Family Wines and many more. With of

Wright Contracting’s dedicated team specializes in creating stunning winery spaces to elevate your brand, enhance guest experience and leading-edge production facilities that blend efficiency and tradition. With our stellar portfolio, we bring a wealth of expertise in: custom winery construction, renovations and expansions. Let us help you craft a beautiful, functional space that reflects your unique vision. From concept to completion, we’re committed to excellence every step of the way. Transform your winery dreams into reality.  Visit us at the WIN Expo booth 114 on December 5. Use promo code WRI114 for a free trade show pass or $30 off conference sessions.  Register here: https://wineindustryexpo.com/

In today’s challenging economic climate, many wineries are rethinking their operational strategies. Rather than continuing to rent or lease, owning your space can be a transformative decision that positions your winery for long-term success. With the support of SBA 504 loans from TMC Financing, this isn’t just a dream—it’s an achievable reality. The Benefits of Owning Your Space Financial Stability and Predictability Owning your own property means you’re not subject to sudden rent hikes or lease uncertainties. SBA 504 loans provide long-term, fixed interest rates with fully amortized payments over 25 years and no balloon payments, offering financial predictability that’s vital for planning your winery’s future. Cash Flow That Works for You With as little as 10% down for established businesses (15% for single-purpose facilities or start-ups), you can preserve your working capital to invest in other critical areas. This structure helps ensure you

Mark Davis has officially announced his retirement as President of Wright Contracting, a leading commercial construction firm based in Santa Rosa, after nearly four decades with the company, including more than 15 at the helm. Davis, who joined the company in 1986 fresh out of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been a pivotal figure in the growth and success of Wright Contracting, helping it evolve into one of the premier construction firms in the region. His decision to retire marks the end of an era for Wright Contracting, but it also signals the beginning of a new chapter for both Davis and the company. A Legacy of Excellence Under Davis's leadership, Wright Contracting experienced substantial growth, securing high-profile projects and maintaining a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation in the construction industry. Known for his hands-on, direct approach, Davis was deeply involved in every facet of the business, from managing client relationships to overseeing major pr

The wine industry is facing unprecedented challenges. With many wineries and related businesses feeling the pressure from rising costs and declining sales, it might seem like the only option is to cut back or even shutter operations. But as history shows, downturns are often the perfect time to make strategic investments that secure your future. At TMC Financing, we believe that smart financing isn’t just for booming markets—it’s the tool that can help you survive and ultimately thrive when the market turns around. Invest in Stability During Uncertain Times When the winds of economic uncertainty blow, companies that stand firm are the ones that take proactive steps rather than reactive measures. SBA 504 loans from TMC Financing offer a pathway to stability with: Low Down Payments: With as little as 10% down for established businesses, you keep your cash flowing for critical operations and future growth. Fixed, Long-Term Interest Rates: Enjoy predicta

The Paraduxx Winery hospitality expansion and renovation project encompassed the addition of a VIP tasting room, a full commercial kitchen, guest restroom facilities and office space for winery staff. Renovated spaces within the existing facility include hospitality areas, tasting rooms, a service pantry for food prep and restrooms. The project also included extensive landscaping, a food truck court, trellises, turf, pavers, walkways and an expanded and repaved parking lot. The project was completed on an aggressive schedule to welcome guests by the Summer of 2025. During the project, Wright worked closely with winery staff to ensure that there were no disruptions to operations or the guest experience, by carefully coordinating all construction activities, traffic and guest flow.

With Spring in the air and Schneckenleitner cask and puncheon orders being fulfilled and planned in Austria, the Bouchard Cooperages team wanted to take the time to highlight the special relationship between the Schneckenleitner family and their largest of client's: Schloss Gobelsburg from Austria's Kamptal region. For any producers still interested in casks and puncheons (500L - 800L) it is not too late to add any orders in our containers or choose from the current stock options of 500L puncheons that we currently have in our US warehouse.  Fassbinderei Schneckenleitner Family owned and operated since 1880, the Schneckenleitner family has been manufacturing Austrian oak and Acacia puncheons, casks and conicals for five generations. Nestled along the Ybbs river in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, the new state of the art cooperage, stave mill and wood maturation park was inaugurated in 2022 allowing for the Schneckenleitner's activity to all live in one spo

A new standard for boutique luxury is emerging in Napa Valley with The Elene, an extraordinary retreat concept by Mosaic Hotel Collection, known for its distinctive, inspired local experiences. Nordby Construction is honored to lead the endeavor of bringing this remarkable vision to life with uncompromising craftsmanship and detail. Situated on 3.5 acres within the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, this 50-room resort, including four expansive suites. The resort layout seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces to embrace the region’s natural beauty, balancing contemporary elegance with relaxed charm. Guests will enjoy a fine-dining restaurant, an all-day café, a heated pool, and a cycling program with a bike barn. From the start, The Elene was conceived as a bespoke retreat, reflecting the sophistication of Napa’s wine country while integrating advanced sustainability practices. With this in mind, the project required a construction partner well-versed in comple

Wright Contracting’s dedicated team specializes in creating stunning winery spaces to elevate your brand, enhance guest experience and leading-edge production facilities that blend efficiency and tradition. With our stellar portfolio, we bring a wealth of expertise in: custom winery construction, renovations and expansions. Let us help you craft a beautiful, functional space that reflects your unique vision. From concept to completion, we’re committed to excellence every step of the way. Transform your winery dreams into reality.  Wright Contracting Unified Symposium Booth: 1121 For over 70 years, Wright Contracting has built a reputation as the leading commercial construction company in the North Bay. This tradition of craftsmanship has earned us the opportunity to build and renovate many of the North Bay’s most notable landmarks, including wineries such as Domaine Carneros, Cakebread Cellars, Chateau Montelena, Dominus, Hamel Family Wines and many more. With of

Wright Contracting’s dedicated team specializes in creating stunning winery spaces to elevate your brand, enhance guest experience and leading-edge production facilities that blend efficiency and tradition. With our stellar portfolio, we bring a wealth of expertise in: custom winery construction, renovations and expansions. Let us help you craft a beautiful, functional space that reflects your unique vision. From concept to completion, we’re committed to excellence every step of the way. Transform your winery dreams into reality.  Visit us at the WIN Expo booth 114 on December 5. Use promo code WRI114 for a free trade show pass or $30 off conference sessions.  Register here: https://wineindustryexpo.com/