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Karri Jones Of American Ag Credit Speaking At Dec 4 2024 Winegrowers Roundtable

Mendocino Growers Roundtable Recap

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Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 4th, 2024 for the Mendocino Grower Roundtable. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow growers and hear from experts on key topics, including the Region 1 Water Permit, crop insurance options, and loan programs. A special thank you to American Ag Credit for their support and to Laurel Marcus… Read the rest
Tractor And Grapes fro MWI roundtable

Growers Roundtable

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Join fellow members for an informative gathering focused on key topics impacting winegrowers.
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Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration

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Please join us at the Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration on January 25th, 2025 in the caves at Saracina Vineyards from 1 pm – 4 pm. This 3rd annual Sparkling Wine Celebration is one of the “Anchor Events” of Seafood & Sips in Mendocino County. The event will include oysters and wines from 20 wine producers, plus a few special… Read the rest
Elegant Saleswoman At Food And Wine Expo: Networking And Presentation Of Gourmet, Organic Products At Business Trade Fair

12th Annual WIN Expo

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Join industry professionals at the North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 5 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. It is the the largest trade show and conference focused on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake counties. This event features nearly 300 exhibitors presenting the latest products and services, along with educational sessions… Read the rest
Frey Vineyards summer party

Frey Harvest Party

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Come enjoy Frey organic and biodynamic wines at the Frey Harvest Party at the old Frey Ranch for wine club members and others interested.
2019 Wine COmpetition - Winner Awards

2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Awards

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41st  Annual Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Awards  Congratulations to all the award winners! After tasting a record number of entries the judges have made their pronouncements: Best of Show Red: 2017 Foursight Clone 05 Pinot Noir  Best of Show White: 2018 Navarro Vineyards Edelzwicker Best of Show Sparkling: NV McFadden Sparkling Cuvee Brut Rose Best of Show Rose’: 2018… Read the rest
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Zina Hyde Cunningham

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A Boonville Destination. If you haven’t driven through Boonville lately, it’s time for a field trip. New buildings, old buildings with fresh paint and enticing facades, art galleries, an upscale “farm” store, the Hotel, and some good places to eat and taste wine line Boonville’s “main street” along Highway 128. Right in the middle of town, between the Boonville General… Read the rest
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Yorkville Cellars

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Organic vineyards and a focus on the grape varietals of the famed French winemaking region of Bordeaux are at the center of Yorkville Cellars. As “the most awarded estate winery with certified organically grown grapes,” according to published records, Yorkville Cellars’ acclaims are rewarding. But that’s not all. Located along Highway 128 at the north end of the tiny hamlet… Read the rest
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Venturi Vineyards

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Tradition and Hands On Quality. Between the mid-1800s and the 1940s many Italian immigrants whose descendants still live in Mendocino County arrived and planted grapes. Among them in the Calpella-Redwood Valley area were the families of Larry and Doreen Venturi. Today, their traditionally farmed and caringly tended grapes are in demand by discriminating winemakers. The Venturis take pride in their… Read the rest
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Toulouse Vineyards

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A Goose in Philo. Toulouse wines sport a stately goose on their labels. A hilarious goose illustration on the sign at the end of the driveway just north of Philo in Anderson Valley is a conversation starter in the tasting room at Toulouse Vineyards. Down home and friendly with a classy sophistication describes both the people and the wine at… Read the rest
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Terra Savia

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Symbiosis of Wine and Olives. “I’m the wine guy, she is the olive gal,” begins Jim Milone. He and Yvonne Hall are sitting at the handmade redwood slab picnic table inside the vast wine tasting/olive oil pressing warehouse on the south end of Hopland that is home to Terra Savia wine and extra virgin olive oil and Olivino olive processing.… Read the rest
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Standish Wine Company

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A Natural Progression. Apples, pears and grapes, family orchards and vineyards interweave the Oswald family’s 100 year old presence in Mendocino County. Throw in a little history that dates to the Mayflower and the story of Standish winery unfolds like the quilt thrown over the couch in the tasting room. A split rail fence borders the property next to Highway… Read the rest
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McGourty’s Spirit Canyon Vineyard

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Expert in the Vineyard. Glenn McGourty has a reputation in Mendocino County. As a resource for growers, the wine industry and academia, his advice and expertise are often quoted. He is the University of California’s Winegrowing and Plant Science Advisor and there’s isn’t a vineyard or winemaking question he can’t answer. I often call him when looking for accurate information… Read the rest