In this webinar re-broadcast, Professor Maurizio Ugliano explores different strategies to reduce the use of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) during the entire winemaking process, without compromising the microbiological and oxidative stability of the wine. Key topics include: The chemistry of SO₂ in wine and how to maximise its free and active fractions; Oxygen and SO₂ management
Over 20 wineries from the extraordinary Napa Valley wine region will gather to pour approximately 100 luxury level wines at this year’s 2025 STARS of Napa Valley event. Come and discover the best of the Napa Valley wineries with this incredible list of producers - all wines poured by winemakers, owners, and executives. Professional Trade
Drs. Jim Harbertson, Washington State University enology professor, and Andy Waterhouse, University of California, Davis emeritus professor, collaborated on research to better understand condensed tannins in red wines. This webinar discusses advances made in better understanding these modified tannins that occur during winemaking and the aging process and are thought to be very important to
Nestled in the heart of California's renowned wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is a weekend-long celebration, spotlighting the finest food and wines from Sonoma County and beyond. The festival will showcase the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine regions of the
Sonoma County Vintners continues its new An Hour Uncorked wine tasting sessions at Region Wine Bar in The Barlow on Thursday, May 15, 5:30-6:30pm. The winemakers and wines from Grand Scheme Wines will be featured and paired with snacks from select Barlow restaurants. No reservations are needed, simply stop by during the dedicated hour-long session. This winemaker series includes complimentary wine and specially curated bites, no purchase
Join us for our largest annual fundraiser, benefitting our member-supported 501c(6). Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in California. More than 50 wineries pour, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Sample delicious food pairings, acquire library wines, exclusive experiences, and
The 5th Annual Par Then Bar Open® (PTBO) Golf Tournament is back on May 16, 2025, at Eagle Vines Golf Club in American Canyon—and this is your chance to be part of an exclusive wine industry tradition that blends competition, camaraderie, and connection. Why Play in PTBO? This one-of-a-kind industry event, presented by APS Packaging
The Saturday Farmers' Market is a great way to start your weekend! Check out the Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market website for additional information on special produce events like the Annual Zucchini Race, Great Salsa Competition, & more. Be on the lookout for cooking demos and samples! Come have a delicious and nutritious experience! DO YOU RECEIVE EBT/CAL
Alma Rosa Winery is pleased to announce its sixth annual fundraiser to support mental health: Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction on Saturday, May 17, 2025. To support community services as well as mental health research, the 2025 Peace of Mind event will be a walk of approximately 10,000 steps or 4.5 miles across the Alma
Celebrate spring at Cuvaison with a morning of wine and gardening. Begin with a splash of wine and a walk through the vineyards, where we’ll share how seasonal work in the vines shapes the wines we craft. Then, visit the garden patch on our estate for planting tips and tomato starters to take home. Back
Have you ever dreamed about making your own wine? AVV’s Battle of the Blends is your chance to join a team, sample components and then create a blend you think is a winner. Winemaker Kevin Hall will lead you through the process, then select the top blend. The winning team’s name will be featured on
Experience wines and spirits from over 150+ local and world-renowned artisans and makers. Over a dozen talented chefs from Sonoma County and around the world will craft exceptional bites showcasing the region’s seasonal agricultural bounty. We look forward to featuring curated bites by Food Network stars Chefs Antonia Lofaso, Crista Luedtke, Lee Anne Wong, Maneet
Alongside a selection of springtime wines, live music from Latin pop singer Edú Bega, and a mouthwatering menu curated by our local culinary partners, the Brunch Boys, our Spring Soirée is a true celebration of the season. Experience our connection to the land firsthand—snap an Instagram-worthy photo with majestic birds of prey from West Coast Falconry and
Treat yourself to fine wines, dinner and Bid and Win rare wines from Mark Neal’s personal wine collection with older vintages of Dunn, Heitz, Littorai, Shafer and more. Auction proceeds support graduating seniors with a passion for continuing their education in the fields of Agriculture, Viticulture, and Enology at a four-year university. Each year, two
Award-winning Hollywood Actress & Producer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Ambassador & Trustee for Save the Children, Jennifer Garner has created an extraordinary evening of generosity, community, and resilience. We stand with Los Angeles to help raise funds for families and children to rebuild and recover. Everyone in Napa and its surrounding communities understands firsthand the devastation wildfires bring. Since 2017, our
The fourth annual Pink! Rosé Festival returns to Hillsboro Ballpark, home of the Hillsboro Hops, May 18, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. This year’s premier wine tasting event festival features 28 of Tualatin Valley’s celebrated wineries, including Amaterra, Alloro Vineyard, Hamacher Wines, Raptor Ridge Winery and other acclaimed wineries. Each will be featuring new and limited-release rosé and other varieties
The Spoke 7 of the Ecosystem i-NEST, under the leadership of the Department of Biotechnology of University of Verona, is organizing the International Scientific Congress GreenWINE in collaboration with VINIDEA. GreenWINE welcomes contributions from multidisciplinary research in sustainability for the wine sector, covering the areas of viticulture, enology, plant pathology, soil science and other scientific branches such
With a variety of seasonal produce, flowers, and much more, come join the fun for a delicious and nutritious experience! Do your weekly grocery shopping on the plaza for healthy and fresh foods from local vendors. DO YOU RECEIVE EBT/CAL FRESH? IF SO YOU CAN GET UP TO $20 IN FREE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BY
The RAINN training on Creating a Safer Community is focused on deepening participant knowledge about the relationship between individual behaviors and organizational responsibility, and equipping participants with the skills and tools to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. Utilizing feedback and knowledge gained from engaging with members of
We’re hosting the 9th USA Trade Tasting and Business Conference and we invite small and medium sized importers, restaurant operators, retailers and trade buyers to come for a solid day of learning, networking and sourcing. With looming U.S.-EU tariff escalations, potential supply chain disruptions, and rising shipping costs, industry professionals need strategic insights to navigate these changes.
