Preserving the Montado: A Commitment to Biodiversity and Culture On this International Day of Forests, we celebrate the Montado, one of the world's most precious and biodiverse ecosystems. This unique landscape, found in southern Portugal and other Mediterranean regions, showcases a harmonious...

2026 Alexander Valley — Bordeaux Grapes Now available on the WIN Marketplace: Alexander Valley Bordeaux varietals — an opportunity for wineries looking to source fruit from one of Sonoma County’s most established Cabernet-growing regions. Alexander Valley is known for its warm Mediterranean climate...

Let’s be honest: There’s a certain magic to pouring wine in your own tasting room—the clink of glasses, the sunlight through the vines, the laughter echoing off the barrel room walls. But what if you could bottle that magic and uncork it anywhere in the world? Today’s top-performing wineries aren’t...

Sonoma County is home to a remarkable array of native plants, each contributing to the rich tapestry of our local ecosystems. These plants are not only beautiful but also play a critical role in sustaining the health of our environment. From the rugged coastal ranges to the sun-soaked valleys of...

Saturday, June 1st, 11am to 3pm Our 2024 Summer Open House + Marketplace is just two weeks way! This event is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family and sip handcrafted wines from our family of sonoma-based boutique wineries. This is also an amazing reason and support these...

Bask in the Mediterranean Snacks Lifestyle Image collection A summer-ready series that depicts apéro hour on the Cote d’Azur, nibbles at a Greek taverna, or a patio seat at the tapas bar. Tinned seafood, juicy produce, charcuterie, cheeses, and more come to life in an atmosphere of...

Wright Contracting is proud to have built Bacchus Landing, a new wine tasting, hospitality and event center with a state-of-the-art storage facility located in breathtaking Healdsburg Wine Country. Tasting rooms offer winery partners both private and co-op spaces to host guests for custom tasting...

It's not for the faint of heart Going no-till certainly has been picking up steam in recent years, and overall it’s a good thing. When I first got involved in viticulture back in 2010 I was living in Italy. Like a lot of Mediterranean viticultural areas, there was a tendency to disc everything all...

When it comes to sealing wine bottles, one material has stood the test of time and emerged as the preferred choice of winemakers and enthusiasts alike – cork. Derived from the bark of cork oak trees, cork stoppers have been used for centuries, and their natural properties make them the perfect...

Assessing the Feasibility of Regenerative Management for California Vineyards Sustainable Ag Expo I November 13 I 9:00-10:00 am This presentation will show the preliminary results of a three-year, large-scale project performed in various vineyards in California. The project explores the benefits...