The Vineyard to Market Workshop Series launches this spring as a three-part program designed to support Lake County growers in navigating today’s market landscape. Each session will focus on a critical piece of the grower-to-buyer relationship, from understanding winery expectations to refining how...

In this episode, George interviews Christian Klier, North Coast Grape Broker of Turrentine Brokerage. They dive into Klier’s background as a 4th generation pear farmer from Lake County, his 25 years of vineyard management experience and his current role at Turrentine. The wine industry is currently...

March 13, 2026 (Novato, CA) — Following the release of the Preliminary 2025 California Grape Crush Report, Turrentine Brokerage, the largest California grape and bulk wine brokerage company, has issued a market assessment characterizing the 2025 vintage as one of the most challenging for the wine...

Event Type: Reception

Location: Chacewater Winery, 5625 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville

Date: 6/4/2025

You’re invited to the Lake County Winegrowers 2025 Grower Conversation Series, an opportunity for buyers, growers, and industry professionals to engage in discussions about the evolving wine market. Each session will feature brief, informal presentations from guest speakers, followed by time for...

by Steve Fredricks Last month I was impatiently waiting for my favorite Philly Cheesesteak as I overheard another sandwich lover describing the success of his investment in Dogecoin to his friend. He was touting Dogecoin as a “sure investment” based on his study of the price trend, and was looking...

The Next Chapter by Steve Fredricks One thing that’s certain in the wine business: change. We are constantly adapting to unpredictable consumer trends, unexpected weather patterns, variable crop sizes, and fluctuations in the cycles of supply and demand. Change is also something to which we adapt...

NOVATO, CA - “The fact that the 2024 California wine grape crop was 2.844 million tons is nothing short of shocking. Although the 2024 crop was generally light, and overall demand was lackluster, the industry has not seen a crop this low since 2004,” according to Audra Cooper, Director of Grape...

This year’s harvest is coming to a close with what appears to be an excellent vintage. However, the wine industry is facing worrisome challenges from a changing marketplace, accentuated by declining consumption, rising production costs and higher interest rates. These factors combine with...

Christian Klier, North Coast Grape Broker at Turrentine Brokerage, is presenting at the Grower Conversation series hosted by Lake County Winegrowers on Wednesday, June 5th. This series aims to connect growers, buyers, and industry experts to discuss the climate of today’s market. Each conversation...