Nearly 280 grape growers, winery employees and Commission sponsors participated in the Commission’s annual BBQ and Tradeshow at SRJC Shone Farm. Growers learned about PD/GWSS treatment protocol, update on inspection programs, and overview PD/GWSS program research results, SCWC strategic planning Initiative and LBAM harvest quarantine issues during our morning session. Forty-six vendors and organizations showcased [...]

The 2009 annual bbq is coming up soon. Stay tuned for more information. Update: See photos from the 2009 bbq & tradeshow.

Check out the Press Democrat story on the 2009 Pruning Contest Championship, as well as the press release for the 2009 Pruning Contest available here: Fernando Gutierrez wins 10th Annual Sonoma County Pruning Championship

Read the full release here: Sonoma County Harvest Heads For Chicago Or download the release here: Sonoma County Harvest Heads For Chicago (DOC)

Taste a variety of freshly picked winegrapes, hear about the 2008 harvest from Alexander Valley grower Jim Murphy and legendary vintner Joel Peterson of Ravenswood Winery, and enjoy a bounty of great Sonoma wines and foods presented by noted Sonoma Chef Bruce Riezenman. September 10: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – A Taste of Sonoma [...]

September 10 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Taste of Sonoma: Food-and-Wine Pairing Seminar Winegrape grower Jim Murphy, and Ravenswood Winemaker Joel Peterson will take participants on a wine and food journey through Sonoma County, tasting a variety of freshly picked grapes from the region. Then noted Sonoma Chef Bruce Riezenman, who has created memorable celebrations for [...]

September 11 11:00 – 1:30 p.m. Media & Trade Seminar & Luncheon (invitation only – to RSVP, please refer to media contacts below) Only qualified members of the media and wine trade may attend. Jim Murphy and Joel Peterson will present a 2008 harvest report and lead trade and media through a tasting of just-picked [...]

September 11 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Sonoma Harvest Feast Dinner Chef Bruce Riezenman, assisted by Chef Michael Fusano and his culinary staff, will present a bountiful six-course harvest-themed dinner while Murphy and Peterson lead guests in a tasting of some of Sonoma County’s best wines, from Green Valley sparkling wine and Russian River Valley Chardonnay, [...]