Wine Industry

Karissa Kruse, president and CEO of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, presents information on the proposed Wine Improvement District during their board meeting in Santa Rosa on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

‘Innovate or die’: Emotions run high over proposed wine fee at Santa Rosa meeting

A vigorous debate over proposed fee to fund wine marketing efforts in Sonoma County shows no sign of slowing down

At Bartholomew Estate Winery in Sonoma, workers with Orlando’s Landscape and Vineyard Management turn out bins of just-picked Sauvignon Blanc grapes Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in what is believed to be the first harvest of the season. The grapes will be used to make verjus, an official at the winery said. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Bartholomew Estate Winery kicks off grape harvest season in Sonoma County

Jason Haas, owner of Tablas Creek Vineyard, stands amongst rows of grape vines at his vineyard in Paso Robles on July 30, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

California wine industry torn on Trump tariffs

Clos Pegase Winery and Vineyards in Calistoga is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, just after its purchase by Vintage Wine Estates was announced. Adair Family Wines acquired it out of bankruptcy last fall and is planning to restore the earth tones look to the winery. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2013

1 year later: How this major bankruptcy has reshaped the wine business

Primitivo, a variety of zinfandel wine grape, begins the process of veraison, the process of ripening grapes from the growing stage, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in the Dry Creek Valley. This year’s season is up to two weeks behind grape development at the same time a year ago because of cool weather in June and earlier in July. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2023

North Coast wine grape season slows with cool weather, lukewarm sales

A night to celebrate local business: Influential Women Awards

North Bay Business Journal wins 4 California journalism awards

Here are new laws, rules and court decisions affecting local business

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