MWI Newsletter

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]

Mendocino Winegrowers Roundtable

Mendocino Winegrowers Roundtable Date: Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m.Location: Club Calpella, Ukiah Join MWI members for open discussions on viticulture topics, business practices, and farming matters. Lunch provided. Presentations by… [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]

MWI Member Newsletter, Jan 2024

Growers’ Round Table, Jan 10Mendocino Winegrowers Inc. will hold a vital Growers’ Round Table at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Club Calpella. This event, open to all local grape growers, focuses on… [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.

From Forgotten Gardens to Organic Wines: The Campovida Story

In the oak-covered foothills of Hopland, in eastern Mendocino County, you’ll find a unique property called Campovida. This farm and winery isn’t just a place; it’s a testament to vision, resilience, and community.

Guinness McFadden: Pioneer of organic winegrowing and farming in Mendocino County

Guinness McFadden, founder and owner of Blue Quail Wines and McFadden Farm in Mendocino County’s Potter Valley, is a pioneer in organic wine growing and farming. McFadden began farming 50… [read more]

Pennyroyal Farm

Nestled in the hills of Boonville in Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley, Pennyroyal Farm is a farmstead dairy and winery specializing in sustainability and organic farming practices.

The Theopolis Vineyards Diversity Fund: A step towards a more inclusive wine industry

California trial lawyer Theodora R. Lee, also known as Theo-patra: Queen of the Vineyards, first envisioned having her own vineyard in the 1980s while enjoying fine wine at the homes of her law firm partners.

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