Sonoma County Winegrape Commission

The Commission assessment rate for harvest year 2010 is set at 0.5% (one half percent) of the gross dollar value of District 3 winegrapes sold by growers to vintners.

Don’t miss the 10th Annual IPM Organic Field Day on Tuesday, August 3, at Shone Farm from 8:00am until 2:00pm. Pre-registration is required by July 23.

In order to buy fresh grapes from vineyards within the European Grapevine Moth quarantine areas of Napa and Son

Sonoma County winery and grape growing organizations have reached the consensus needed to pursue legislation that creates conjunction labeling requirements for all regionally wines produced from So

Press Release: Javier Lopez Wins 11th Annual Sonoma County Pruning Championships

Grape yields rebounded in 2009. Read More: 2009 Final Grape Crush Report  

Recognize the professional skills of your vineyard employees – enter 2 pruners into the regional pruning contest by noon the day before the competition.

Participate in the 6th Annual Sonoma County Youth Grapevine Pruning Contest.

Sonoma County District 3 Local Winegrape Commission Annual Report and Audit. Please download below.

Please join us for the 19th annual Dollars and $ense Seminar and Tradeshow on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.

The State Water Resources Control Board will be holding a hearing on November 18 at 1:00 p.m. in Sacramento that may severely impact water use for frost protection.

Nick Frey of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission will lead a panel of experts in a discussion on how to market wine grapes. Information on potential markets for wine grapes will be provided.

The Commission assessment rate for harvest year 2009 is set at 0.5% (one half percent) of the gross dollar value of District 3 winegrapes sold by growers to vintners.

The Santa Rosa Chamber and Kunde Family Estate invite you to help us honor Sonoma County Vintner’s and the Winegrape Commission at Kunde Estate Winery on September 10th, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Over 90 growers visited the water conservation demonstration at Hoot Owl Creek/Alexander Valley Vineyards on July 9.

2009 Sonoma County Wine Stars Announced.

Come join the SCWC August 6, 2009 at SRJC Shone Farm 8:00am - 1:00pm for the 9th Annual IPM/Organic Field Day

Frost Protection and Endangered Coho

Mark Greenspan, Advanced Viticulture, with help from Sonoma County winegrape growers have released the first in the series of Water Con

Fernando Gutierrez of VinePro Vineyard Management representing Knights Valley won first place honors.

Friday, Feb. 20th, 10am, at Shone Farms, public invited, no charge to attend the 2009 Olympic finals of Vine Pruning and enjoy BBQ fiesta lunch with live Marachi music

Sonoma County Winegrape Commission received funding from EPA for a Vine Mealybug research project. To read the Final Grant Report, please see link:

Crush District 3, Sonoma and Marin Counties, had price increases for essentially all varieties with the county average price increasing $154/T.

Drought conditions require everyone to conserve water in 2009. Growers Can Help Conserve Water by adopting best management practices in their vineyards.

Come have fun and cheer your favorite team at this year’s Sonoma County Pruning Champions at SRJC Shone Farm, Friday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Use the following links to view photos from the 2009 Pruning Contests:

View the 2009 Youth Pruning Contest Photos here.

The 10th annual Sonoma County Pruning Championship will begin with regional contests on February 3, 2009, and continue through February 13.

Come and particiapte or watch the Youth of Sonoma County prune vines on Saturday, January 24 at SRJC Shone Farm, 6225 Eastside Rd, Forestville at 10:00 a.m.

Give a great taste of Sonoma County with the newly created Growers Choice Sonoma Wine Truffles.

Learn how to manage your business in uncertain times at the 18th annual Dollars and $ense Seminar and Trade Show on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.

36 Top Sommeliers and Wine Professionals from U.S. and Japan Attend Three-Day Sonoma County Educational Event

A Year of Extremes Throughout the County.

2008 Sonoma County Vintage Report: A Year of Extremes Throughout the County

The Audit report will be added upon its receipt by the Board on December 1, 2008.

Photos from the 2008 Sonoma County Grape are available to view and download. Visit the 2008 photo gallery page.

Three Harvest Events, Weeklong Restaurant Promotion, and Sonoma Chef Teaches Chicago Kids the Art of Making Pizza for Common Threads Non-Profit

Three Harvest Events, Weeklong Restaurant Promotion, and Sonoma Chef Teaches Chicago Kids the Art of Making Pizza for Common Threads Non-Profit. Download Full Release below.

The California North Bay premium winegrape harvest began this morning at 4:00 a.m. in Robert Hunter Vineyards and Winery in the Sonoma Valley, according to Chris Bowen, vineyard manager.

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC) recently announced its new commissioners and alternatives.

The bounty of the Sonoma County harvest is heading for Chicago this fall, giving consumers a unique opportunity to taste just-picked winegrapes and attend events showcasing the wines and artisanal pro

The Robert Young family of Alexander Valley was awarded the 2008 Viticulture Award of Excellence from The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC) at the group’s annual BBQ June 27.

The winners of the 2008 Sonoma County Wine Stars was announced at the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission’s annual BBQ on May 27.

Growers are acutely aware that grape surpluses are not good for the industry. They may be good for consumers who are able to purchase higher quality wines at very attractive prices.

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission Annual Grower BBQ and Tradeshow on Friday, June 27, 2008, from 8:30 am until to 2:00 pm, at the Warren G.

April 22, 2008 Santa Rosa, Calif. – The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC) is looking to

It’s Wage and Benefit Survey time again!

The Ultimate Wine and Food Adventure

Ten Finalists from Five Sonoma Winegrape Regions Competed

SRJC Shone Farm 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville CA *February 29, 10:00 a.m

Ten Finalists from Five Sonoma Winegrape Regions to Compete

Crush District 3, Sonoma and Marin Counties, harvested 8.6% few tons in 2007 than in 2006, but an average price increase of 4.7% (Table 10) helped offset some of the tonnage decline for some grower

See photos from all of the 2008 pruning contests including the Youth, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Knights Valley contests.

The 9th annual Sonoma County Pruning Championship will begin with regional contests on January 21, 2007, and continue through February 8.

Download the flyer and application for the 4th Annual Youth Grapevine Pruning Contest.

Download the flyer and application for the 9th annual Sonoma County Pruning Contest. For more info, also see the calendar entries for each AVA:

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission 17th annual Dollars and $ense Seminar & Tradeshow “Think Globally, Act Locally!” on January 24, 2008

2007 SONOMA COUNTY VINTAGE REPORT “A Tale of Two Harvests”

Sonoma County Winegrape Commission Brings Fresh Grapes to Big Apple: Three NYC Events, 24 Stellar Sonoma Wines, and a Whole Bunch of Grapes (Literally)

Santa Rosa and Sonoma County News Friday, September 27, 2007 “Vineyard Vacation” By Virginie Boone THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Friday, September 7, 2007 2007 Sonoma County Winegrape Harvest Report Gathered by Larry Levine, 707-522-5863

KCBS All News 740am San Francisco Posted: Sunday, 12 August 2007 4:45PM Grape Growers Expect Superb Vintage This Year

KGO-TV San Francisco By Heather Ishimaru Mandatory water cuts will be imposed throughout the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County to the north, and that includes a number of large vineyards and wineries. But the wine industry plans to cut back.