Wine enthusiasts and food connoisseurs, mark your calendars for a remarkable new radio experience! CRN Digital Talk Radio will launch “Vine, Wine & Dine,” a captivating radio show hosted by the esteemed Sommelier Larry Van Aalst, Michael Haney, executive director of Sonoma County Vintners, and Chef Dustin Valette, owner of The Matheson and Valette. This extraordinary program will air every …
This week, SB 659 (Ashby, D-Sacramento), which is co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), cleared its final legislative hurdle and was sent to Governor Newsom for consideration. SB 659, The California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023, puts California on a path to develop additional groundwater recharge opportunities that increase the recharge of the state’s groundwater basins. “SB 659 represents …
Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at peak harvest time for most of the 90 varieties grown in the state. The immediate aftermath of the hurricane brought additional rain and humidity to many growing areas, compounding problems and loss. “The impact of the hurricane and its aftermath is devastating and heartbreaking,” said Kathleen …
With California raisin harvest underway, growers are confident that more of their raisins will have a home domestically due to record USDA purchases of their raisins announced recently. Watch this brief interview with Raisin Bargaining Association representatives Charles Salmon and Dwayne Cardoza for more details on the government buys and the status of price negotiations for the 2023 raisin crop. …
California Farmland Trust (CFT), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the best farmland in the country, is proud to announce the title and presenting sponsors of the third annual Race to Slow the Pace 5k/10k on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, CA. Title sponsors of Race to Slow the Pace, The John and Jeani Ferrari Family Foundation are …
While California farmers generally appreciate a good rain, there are certain times of the year when even a little rain can have a devastating effect on certain crops. Hurricane Hilary brought a very untimely summer storm that has impacted up to 40% of California’s entire table grape crop. With the bulk of the nation’s table grape supply grown in California, …
If you missed Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center this year, be sure to watch this brief interview featuring Ashraf El Kereamy and Tian Tian from the UC Cooperative Extension, who reported their recent trial observations on the performance of both young and mature Autumn King table grapes on various rootstocks and read more about grape …
USDA/CDFA representatives have published an Errata to the Final 2022 Grape Crush Report as recent findings have shown that statistics published in March 2023 were off by over 20,000 tons. The 2022 crush actually totaled 3,670,861 tons (20,718 tons higher than what was reported in March), down 5.4% from the 2021 crush of 3,880,141 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for …
Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, has announces the acquisition of a 128-acre Pritchard Hill estate in the eastern ridges of central Napa Valley. The striking property, formerly known as Montagna, has 42 acres planted under vine and a 20,000 square foot cave. Now christened BRION Estate, the site will serve as the future home to Wise’s …
Building on the success of their partnership which began shortly before Spring Training this year, the Sonoma County Winegrowers and the San Francisco Giants are teaming up for a “Sonoma in the City” theme in the Cloud Club, one of Oracle Park’s private lounges. During twelve (12) home games from August 25 through September 13, the Cloud Club will exclusively …
