MWI Newsletter

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? This study has some suggestions

A recent study by the Sonoma Sustainable Tourism Observatory highlights ways to reduce the carbon footprint in viticulture, focusing on wineries in Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties.

Life on Mendocino Ridge: Steve Alden’s journey from photographer to winegrower

By Roger Coryell. 8/9/24. Bears, mud, and midnight tractor rides Bears. Fast, agile, hungry, smart bears. Mud. Snow. Hornets. Mountain lions and wild boars. Mildew. Driving a tractor between steep… [read more]

Farm bill implications for Mendocino County wine industry

Mendocino County winegrowers and winemakers face a pivotal moment as the 2024 farm bill takes shape.

Climate change prompting earlier growing seasons for Mendocino winegrowers

A new study reveals that climate change is expected to shift the growing season and harvest times earlier for wine grapes in Mendocino County. This significant change in the timing… [read more]

Interview with Hope Nastri of Twomey Cellars

Hope Nastri, associate winemaker at Twomey Cellars’ Anderson Valley estate in Philo, shares her journey from math teacher to winemaker, her minimalist winemaking philosophy, and the sustainable practices that define… [read more]

Taste Mendocino 2024

Join us June 29 for a swirl through our region’s diverse showcase of fine wines, artisanal foods, enchanting destinations, and unique experiences. Take a deep dive into our epic pinot… [read more]

Bonnie Butcher named executive director of Mendocino Winegrowers Inc.

Mendocino Winegrowers Inc. (MWI) announces the appointment of Bonnie Butcher as its new executive director. Butcher brings a wealth of experience in event management, sales, and strategic planning to her… [read more]

Frey Vineyards: blending tradition with innovation

A harmonious blend of old and new Wandering through the newly reconstructed Frey Vineyards winery in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley, one can’t help but marvel at the synergy between state-of-the-art… [read more]

The Wine Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

Lodi Growers posted a “must read” for winegrowers, shedding light on a little-discussed issue in the California wine industry: the large-scale importation of foreign bulk wine. In 2022 alone, California… [read more]

Cole Ranch: A California Vineyard with a Jura Heartbeat

In Mendocino County near Ukiah, Cole Ranch might be the nation’s smallest American Viticultural Area (AVA), but its impact is pronounced, driven by its soil, history, terrain, and the hands that tend to it.

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