Wildfire Updates & Resources
Sonoma County Winegrowers is here to support you during this challenging harvest. For your reference, we have compiled helpful resources and updates related to the wildfires and smoke exposure. We hope you’ll find these resources useful. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or for more information. For our page on Covid-19 updates and resources, please scroll down to find the link below.
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Nominations for Sonoma County Winegrape Commission Board Now Open
Nominations are being sought for the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission Board of Directors. There are 5 Board Commissioner seats and 5 Alternate Member seats available for fiscal year 2020 and 2021 term. For more information, or to nominate, please click below.
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Grower Resources
Sonoma County Winegrowers has collected a variety of resources to help you find the information you need to farm. If you don’t find what you are looking for here, contact us and ask!

Covid-19 Materials & Resources
We have compiled a list of resources to help growers keep up with the ever-changing Covid-19 situation.
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Vineyard Practices
Check here for general information on vineyard practices, links, research and manuals.
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Business Practices & Regulatory Resources
We have compiled important information on business practices and regulatory resources for winegrowers
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Sponsors
We’re fortunate to have the support of some incredible sponsors
Grower’s Circle
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Grower’s Circle
Founded in 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients. By developing strong relationships, making strategic market investments and capitalizing on new opportunities, Wilbur-Ellis has continued to grow its business with sales over $3 billion.
Agribusiness addresses crop challenges and individual grower needs with tailored solutions in crop protection, nutrition and seed technology. We maintain a full network of field specialists who live in the regions they serve. This enables them to gain a clear understanding of the problems their customers face, recognize and respond quickly to opportunities and develop strong one-to-one relationships.
With our advanced crop production technology and earth-friendly operations, we offer solutions that produce the best returns.
We have extensive experience in:
- Pest diagnosis
- Yield monitoring
- Soil analysis
- Water management
- Nutrition
- Regulatory and environmental issues
- Business Contact: Armon Azevedo
- Phone: (707) 227-8919
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.wilburellis.com
- Address: 160 Grant Ave., Healdsburg, CA 95448

Platinum
Duarte Nursery
Platinum
Duarte Nursery, Inc. is a family owned and operated nursery located near Modesto in the Central Valley of California. Duarte Nursery is the largest permanent crops nursery in the United States, with a history of innovative products and exceptional customer service.
Duarte Nursery has its own vineyards and orchards, which include many experiments that focus on grower’s concerns. They include technologies for rapid vine establishment and fruit production, and the evaluation of scion clones and rootstocks for broad ranges of growing conditions.
Part of our commitment to innovation and quality is Dry Creek Lab, the nursery’s on-site laboratory where DNI produces fruit and nut trees through micropropagation and tissue culture. DNI’s fruit and nut tree program is based on the same strategy for success that has been enjoyed with our grapevines – quality, friendship and service.
Business Contact: Stefan Daniels or Tia Russell
Phone: Stefan: (415) 309-3930 Tia: (209) 815-2399
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.duartenursery.com
Address: 1555 Baldwin Road, Hughson, CA 95326

Dutton Ranch
Platinum
The Dutton family has been working the land in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Today, we sustainably and organically farm 1,300 acres (1100 in vineyards, 200 in apple orchards) in the Russian River Valley and Green Valley AVAs. Our grapes are prized by some of the most respected wineries in California.
- Business Contact:
Phone: 707-823-0448
Email:
Website: http://www.duttonranch.com
Address:

Exchange Bank
Platinum
Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a premier community bank with assets of $2.6 billion. Exchange Bank provides a wide range of personal, commercial and trust and investment services with 18 branches in Sonoma County and a commercial and SBA lending office in Roseville and Marin, California. The Bank’s legacy of financial leadership and community support is grounded in its core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork. | ||
Business Contact: Summer Jeffus Phone: (707) 524-1256 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.exchangebank.com Address: 545 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 |

Grow West
Platinum
Grow West® is a leading agri-business company and retailer, servicing both conventional and organic production agriculture in Northern California. Started in 1951, we have been serving our local communities for almost 70 years. Our commitment to our customers can be seen throughout the vertically integrated service areas and offerings we bring. With 18 retail, farm supply, wholesale manufacturing and trucking locations, we service the agricultural community through PCA consulting, agronomic expertise in crop and pest control management, as well as products and services to support more than 34 counties.
Business Contact: Michael Boer
Phone: (707) 489-0656
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.growwest.com
Address: 20780 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville, CA 95441

Sonoma Clean Power
Platinum
Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) is your local not-for-profit public agency and is the official electricity provider for Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. SCP is focused on providing service with increased renewable electricity sources to all residential, commercial, agricultural, and industry customers throughout their service territory, while providing innovative programs to address the climate crisis in our local communities.
- Business Contact: Nathan Kinsey
Phone: (707) 791-1340
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sonomacleanpower.org
Address: 50 Santa Rosa Avenue, 5th Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Gold
Advanced Viticulture, Inc.
Gold
Advanced Viticulture, Inc. is a wine-growing consulting and vineyard management company that operates with a focus on sustainability. From a philosophy of minimal inputs to the vineyard, but with timely manipulations, we achieve environmental protection while allowing each site’s uniqueness to be expressed in their wines. Reduction of fertilizer and irrigation inputs allows the vineyard’s characteristics to shine through to the wines.
Phone: (707) 838-3805
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.advancedvit.com
Address: PO Box 2236, Windsor, CA 95492

Ag Health Benefits Alliance
Gold
We work closely with employers to provide competitive and cost effective employee health benefit programs. What truly sets us apart is our friendly bilingual staff and hands on approach to helping employees understand their benefits.
Business Contact: Rebecca Barlow
Phone: 707-963-5728
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aghealthbenefits.org/
Address: 176 Main Street, Suite C, St. Helena, CA 94574

Atlas Vineyard Management, Inc.
Gold
Farming and developing world-class vineyards is a shared passion at AVM. Our success is not made by a single individual, but by a cohesive team of dedicated field workers, Managers, Viticulturists and office staff members.
Business Contact: Tony Bugica
Phone: (707) 402-8870
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.atlasvm.com
Address: 841 Latour Court, Suite A, Napa, CA 94558

Bevill Vineyard Management
Gold
We are a progressive farming company with a performance history of integrity, accountability and excellence spanning three decades. Owned and operated by experienced leaders and innovators, Bevill Vineyard Management oversees the care of vineyards in all areas of Sonoma County and employs only the most skilled workers throughout the growing season. Financial accountability, land stewardship, sustainable and socially equitable practices form the foundation of our operations.
Business Contact: Duff Bevill
Phone: (707) 433-1101
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bevillvineyard.com/
Address: 11910 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Blue Star Gas
Gold
Blue Star Gas is a long-standing provider of clean-burning propane, related equipment, and exceptional service to a diverse customer base in Sonoma County and surrounding areas. We are pleased to promote new, efficient, propane engine technology which can reduce energy costs and lower harmful exhaust emissions when compared to diesel in direct irrigation power or generator applications. New tankless water heaters provide hot water on-demand and reduce fuel consumption. Propane-fueled weed control also offers a pesticide-free solution for organic growers. We also provide propane for traditional heating needs, forklift refueling, as well as back up power for frost protection.
Business Contact: Mark Leitman
Phone: (707) 573-3130
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bluestargas.com
Address: 880 N Wright Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Casa Cristal Nursery
Gold
Our family has been growing grapes and making wine for three generation. As growes, we understand the importance of a dependable supply of healthy, true to type vines. As Californians, we are committed to stewardship, choosing sustainable practices at every level of production. We understand the industry from the ground up and are continually evolving to meet your needs.
Business Contact: John Moso Phone: 661.792.6468
Email: [email protected]
Website: HTTPS://www.casacristal.com
Address: 1998 Road 152 Delano, CA 93215

Central Valley
Platinum
We have a deep history in the wine industry, helping vineyard managers across Northern and Central California make the most of their harvest – whether it’s a production scale or small independent farm. Central Valley is your Vineyard Supply Headquarters for wholesale products, tools and equipment. We carry high-quality trellising products and equipment from wire, posts, fasteners, pruning tools, irrigation supplies, and wildlife control fencing to post drivers – all at competitive wholesale prices.
Our experts have been in your position, and are committed to providing you with the best service, tools, materials and solutions to get the job done right.
- Business Contact: Sara Laxson
Phone: (707) 261-7960
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.central-valley.com/
Address: 160 Grant Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448

The Ciatti Company
Gold
The Ciatti Company has been in the wine, grape, concentrate and grape spirit brokerage business since 1971. The company was founded by Robert Salles, and then purchased by Joseph Ciatti, who remained President of the company until 2007. A new partnership was formed in January of 2007, and today the Ciatti Company has offices in eight countries serving you locally by bringing the world of wine to you daily.
Our mission at the Ciatti Company is to bring our clients precise and timely market knowledge, expertise in inventory management, and a level of ethics unmatched in our profession. Our goal is to add value to every relationship that is created and maintained. We aim to assist our clients in their efforts to manage the growth of their brands.
Business Contact: John Ciatti
Phone: (415) 458-5150
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ciatti.com/countries/usa
Address: 1101 Fifth Ave #170, San Rafael, CA 94901

Cold Creek Compost, Inc.
Gold
Developing natural fertilizers and soil amendments for sustainable agriculture.
Business Contact: Martin Mileck
Phone: (707) 485-5966
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.coldcreekcompost.com
Address: 6000 E. Side Potter Valley Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482

Grace Vineyard Management Inc.
Gold
Full service vineyard management company located in Healdsburg, CA.
Business Contact: John Grace
Phone: 707-484-4464
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://gracevineyardmanagement.com/
Address: 679 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

JSC Agricultural Supply
Gold
JSC Agricultural Supply, a division of Jim’s Supply Co. Inc., is the premier manufacturer of trellising solutions! We manufacture grape stakes and crossarms at our Central California production plant and distribute a full line of agricultural supplies including end posts, fencing, wire, anchors, bird control, vine protection, and more! We take pride in our individualized service and solutions for both large and small growers alike.
Business Contact: David Tomasin & Brenda Esparza
Phone: (707) 293-9552 or (661) 616-6977
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.jscAgSupply.com
Address:

Novavine
Gold
For almost two decades, Novavine has worked to provide quality grapevines for premium winemakers. This family business is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, and now produces more than 6 million grapevines annually.
Novavine has exclusive US access to the clonal collection of the world’s largest grapevine nursery, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo (VCR) in Fruili, Italy. It addition to a large selection of Italian varieties, VCR has exciting clones of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Business Contact: Christine Palmberg
Phone: (707) 539-5678
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.novavine.com
Address: 6735 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Peterson Cat
Gold
Since 1936, Peterson Cat has been your family-owned Cat dealer! We proudly provide new and used Cat machine sales, parts, service, and rentals from full-service locations throughout 100,000 square miles of California, Oregon and southwest Washington. Visit us online today at petersoncat.com!
Business Contact: Shannon Thomas
Phone: (510) 357-6200
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.petersoncat.com
Address: 955 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577

Pisenti & Brinker, LLP
Gold
Founded in Santa Rosa, CA in 1965, Pisenti & Brinker LLP has been a trusted business partner of our clients in the North Bay Area for over 50 years. Our clients vary in size and pursuit, but what they have in common is a trust in our ability to be a solid partner capable of delivering the highest level of client service in a careful, confident, and expert manner.
Whether you do business around the corner or around the world, you can count on Pisenti & Brinker LLP to make your vision a reality through good solid advice, innovative solutions and global reach. Our clients in Sonoma and Napa Counties have relied on our solutions since 1965. From tax and strategic planning to day-to-day operations and financial analysis, Pisenti & Brinker LLP can work side by side with you, improving efficiency, boosting profitability and providing the essential services for your business to stay healthy and continue growing. |
Business Contact: John Meislahn Phone: 707-577-1520 Email: [email protected] Website: https://pbllp.com/ Address: 3562 Round Barn Circle #300, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 |

Ray Carlson & Associates Inc
Gold
Ray Carlson & Associates, Inc. has an ongoing commitment to: provide superior customer service; support our professional, highly trained staff; and produce quality land survey and data management products for our clients through a combination of experience, innovation, technology and honest communication.
We truly are Mapping for a Better World.
Business Contact: Walter Moody
Phone: 707-528-7649
Website: https://www.rcmaps.com/
Address: 411 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Redwood Empire Vineyard Management
Gold
ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS
Redwood Empire Vineyard Management provides you with a trusted resource for all things related to vineyard management. From property development to building roads to soil evaluation – and more – we do it all, even assessing grape marketability and property maintenance.
Since 1983 we’ve been managing new and existing vineyards – and building trust. Our family owned and operated business features an experienced staff, a large inventory of the latest equipment and a long list of satisfied clients.
Our philosophy is simple – we’re here to look out for you.
Business Contact: Kevin Barr
Phone: (707) 857-1670
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.revm.net
Address: P.O. Box 729, Geyserville, CA 95441

TerraVesco
Gold
TerraVesco® produces professional grade, OMRI listed and CDFA certified organic vermicompost. Our proprietary production process utilizes millions of earthworms (E. Fetida) to convert organic dairy manure into an organic soil amendment meeting the highest product quality and consistency standards. TerraVesco Vermicompost satisfies the requirements of the most demanding precision wine grape and tree nut growers, master gardeners, and landscape professionals.
Phone: (855) 935-3900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.terravesco.com

Turrentine Brokerage
Gold
Over the past four decades, Turrentine Brokerage has been assisting grower and winery clients with supply challenges and opportunities and providing the best data-driven information and analysis to help clients avoid supply problems and make the most profitable choices in a complex and constantly changing business.
Business Contact: Jennifer Houts
Phone: (415) 209-9463
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.turrentinebrokerage.com
Address: 7599 Redwood Blvd, Suite 103, Novato, CA 94947

Wonderful Nurseries
Gold
The Wonderful Company is a privately held $4 billion company committed to offering high-quality, healthy brands and helping consumers make better choices, every day.
We grow, harvest, bottle, package, and market a diverse range of healthy products, including fruits, nuts, flowers, water, wines and juices. The Wonderful Company’s diverse holdings make it the world’s largest grower of tree nuts, America’s largest citrus grower, and the world’s largest flower delivery service with the Teleflora network of florists.
We believe there is incredible power in the Wonderful family of brands to inspire healthier choices and to support our communities. By helping nourish our neighbors with high-quality, healthy products, we believe we can grow a better world.
Business Contact: Dustin Hooper
Phone: (661) 758-4777
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wonderful.com/
Address: 27920 McCombs Ave, Wasco, CA

Wyatt Irrigation Company
Gold
Wyatt Irrigation Co. designs and supplies for your irrigation system.
Business Contact: Tim Goetz
Phone: 7075783747
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wyattsupply.com/
Address: 747 Yolanda Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Zenith Agribusiness Solutions
Platinum
Zenith is the premier specialist in workers’ compensation nationally, and a leader in property and casualty insurance for the California agriculture industry. We combine depth of expertise with a forward-thinking approach to achieve the highest level of service and outcomes for our clients. We believe insurance is a long-term investment in your employees and the success of your business. We’re passionate about helping our customers support their employees with safe workplaces, and when injuries occur, helping injured employees get the medical care they need and return to work.
Business Contact: Sandy Fiack
Phone: (559) 260-6499
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.thezenith.com
Address: 3034 Hwy 45, Glenn, CA 95943
