Two Sonoma-rooted brands come together to combat food insecurity Healdsburg, CA — Tuesday April 13, 2021 — Historic Sonoma County sparkling wine producer, Piper Sonoma, has partnered with Sonoma-based Farm to Pantry, to provide financial support to help continue the efforts to bring otherwise...

The Paraduxx Winery hospitality expansion and renovation project encompassed the addition of a VIP tasting room, a full commercial kitchen, guest restroom facilities and office space for winery staff. Renovated spaces within the existing facility include hospitality areas, tasting rooms, a service...

Unless otherwise noted, data and insights below are for the week ending March 20, 2021, compared to the same week last year in NielsenIQ off-premise channels. March 31st – We are now a few weeks into lapping the peak pantry-loading weeks from 2020. As we report out regular updates over the next few...

February 10th – Novato, CA – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2020 has been released. It is a summary for the supply of the wine and grape industry, containing tons crushed and prices of wine grapes sold during the 2020 harvest. The Crush Report...

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Summer is almost here, and we're gearing up for our 2024 Summer Open House + Marketplace at Grand Cru on Saturday, June 1st, from 11am to 3pm. It's just 5 weeks away! Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a novice, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are available now for $35,...

This year, more than normal, August and the start of September felt like a holding period while the Northern Hemisphere harvests commenced and their likely respective sizes are assessed. The slowness of the bulk market in many countries – persisting for 2-3 months, brought about by the inflationary...

Conditions in California’s growing areas were largely normal through June into early July – perhaps slightly on the erratic side, with degree-day accumulation highly variable between areas and some humidity and/or shatter in evidence. It goes without saying that water supplies are a concern across...

The wine industry heads to the first ProWein fair in three years experiencing – like every other industry – inflationary costs, a global supply chain crisis, and a shortage of dry goods. It is undoubtedly a difficult environment in which to do business, and fairs like ProWein can provide an...

As we move into the second quarter of the year, California’s bulk wine and grape markets are proceeding steadily, with some particular areas – namely Napa and Sonoma – commanding high interest while other areas are quieter. Overall, while retail sales from the first quarter of 2022 are assessed,...