2015 Yearly Archives

Another Successful Sonoma Summit

Last week, the Sonoma County Winegrowers, in partnership with Sonoma County Vintners, hosted 33 of America’s top wine buyers and sommeliers to Sonoma County for a three-day immersion in Sonoma County vineyards and wines. Attendees represent some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels and are considered influencers in the wine trade. The group […]

Sonoma County Winegrowers’ President Embarks on Marshall Memorial Fellowship

On September 29, SCW President Karissa Kruse embarked on her global adventure as a participant in the Marshal Memorial Fellowship program. Karissa was selected from more than 700 nominees across the globe and is one of only 34 fellows representing the United States. She is also the first Sonoma County resident to ever receive this […]

Sonoma County 2015 Harvest Update #3

Quality Over Quantity Sonoma County Grape Yields Down but Quality Expected to be Exceptional It is that time of the year in Sonoma County when it seems all the action is happening after the sun goes down as floodlights light up the vineyards and hillsides with winegrape growers overseeing the 2015 harvest. Though grape yields […]

Super Bowl 50

Sonoma County Winegrowers, Sonoma County Tourism, and Sonoma County Vintners have teamed up to be an official destination partner of the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee. The game will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 7, 2016, with celebration events and activities in the year leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, […]

Sonoma County 2015 Harvest Update #2

Sonoma County 2015 Harvest Update #2—August 20, 2015 A Fast And Furious Pace For the second year in a row, the 2015 harvest began as one of the earliest on record in Sonoma County. Just after midnight on July 29th the first grapes of the year – nearly 18 tons of pinot noir – were […]

Sonoma County Winegrowers Named a 2015 Game Changer by Northbay Biz Magazine

The Sonoma County Winegrowers are proud to announce our selection as one of Northbay Biz Magazine’s 2015 Game Changers. This is an incredible honor and a testament to our hard working grape growers who have been recognized for their sustainability efforts and contributions to making Sonoma County an incredible place to live, work, and play. […]

The Value of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission started its new fiscal year on July 1st. We have produced a brochure showcasing the value of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and our successes over the past several years. This includes our marketing and promotional efforts, strategic partnerships, consumer and wine trade events, local community outreach, grant funding, and […]

Close to Home Editorial: In Defense of Local Winegrape Growers

There have been a series of letters to the editor in our local Sonoma County newspapers with misinformation on grape growing and the wine community in Sonoma County. In response, SCW President Karissa Kruse drafted a letter to the editor to set the record straight and to share everything that our grape growing community is doing […]

Winegrowers Congratulate Sonoma County for Receiving the Golden Bear Award for Best of Show at State Fair

Sonoma County’s 2015 exhibit at the California State Fair won Best of Show – also known as the Golden Bear Award, a Gold Medal and Best Marketing Presentation Awards. California counties create representative displays to be showcased at the State Fair held in Sacramento each year. Sonoma County has participated in the Counties Exhibit every […]

Sonoma County Winegrowers Partner with Business Community and Local Government to Launch Sonoma County Water Sustainability Coalition

As water demands continue to increase throughout California amid new orders from the State to cut use, a public awareness and education campaign was launched in Sonoma County sponsored by a unique partnership involving local winegrape farmers, the business community, the Sonoma County Water Agency and the Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership to inform residents […]

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