Tag: Sonoma County Winegrowers
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...
Afternoon Brief, April 24th
Is the Industry Ready for CBD Wine?: CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years...
Afternoon Brief, April 22nd
Napa Green’s Roundup Ban Underscores Controversy behind Sonoma County’s ‘Certified Sustainable’ Vineyards: 95% of Sonoma County’s vineyards are certified-sustainable. Here’s why that’s controversial...
Every Day Is Earth Day for the Most Sustainable Winegrowing Region
Global Leader Continues to Expand Environmental Commitment
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (April 22, 2024) – Few organizations or businesses have been as proactive in addressing environmental concerns...
Afternoon Brief, April 17th
Ackley Brands Acquires Washington Wineries Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars: Ackley Brands, a family-owned company based in Seattle that owns and operates premium beverage brands in the Pacific Northwest, has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo...
Afternoon Brief, April 10th
Scientists Launch Wine Bottle Washing Project in Finger Lakes, New York: Glass scientists in New York State are studying ways to wash and reuse wine bottles in order to mitigate rising costs for Finger Lakes producers...
Afternoon Brief, April 3rd
North Coast Wine Challenge Top Honors Go to Italian-Inspired Red Blend from La Storia: A Sonoma County red wine beat out 1,093 other entries to win Best of the Best...
Afternoon Brief, March 27th
The Oregon Vineyard and Wine Industry’s New Economic Impact Report Shows Continued Growth and Increased Contribution to the State’s Economy: With an $8 billion economic impact, Oregon’s vineyards and wine businesses continue to be an economic driver deeply rooted in the state’s agriculture, offering high-value tourism experiences despite fewer tasting room visits...
Afternoon Brief, March 20th
Thieves Hit Chablis Winery, Stealing More Than 1,000 Bottles: Thieves entered Domaine du Château de Viviers undetected in the middle of the night and stole wines with a total estimated value of more than €50,000, said the Chablis producer...
Afternoon Brief, March 15th
Dom Perignon, Expensive Wines Found in Search Tied to Retail Thefts in North San Diego County: Photos released by investigators showed several bottles of Dom Perignon, Inglenook and Caymus wines, each of which retail for around $300...
Afternoon Brief, March 13th
North Coast Wine Industry Cautiously Optimistic as 2024 Grape Season Starts: Wine grape growers and vintners are cautiously optimistic as the 2024 season gets underway for the North Coast crop...
Afternoon Brief, March 6th
First-of-Its-Kind Industry-Wide Initiative Launches to Address Sexual Harassment in Beverage Alcohol and Hospitality: 86 Harassment is a free industry resource providing employers and employees with access to training, education, a confidential hotline, and prevention tools from industry experts...
Afternoon Brief, February 28th
Enrico Scavino, One of Piedmont's Winemaking Greats, Dies at 82: A member of the Barolo Boys, Scavino was unafraid to mix tradition with modernity in the name of outstanding wine...
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 Winegrowers 2023 Sustainable Producer Award Recipient, River Road Family Vineyards...
February 23rd - Sebastopol, CA – In 2016, Sonoma County Winegrowers established a new award to recognize producers/makers who are leaders in sustainability and...
