Sonoma County Vintners Press Resources

Sonoma County Vintners press resources are available to raise awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. Sonoma County Vintners is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, representing over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF). Sonoma County Wine Auction, SCVF’s annual fundraiser, benefits nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

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09-03-2024

Nate Weis to Receive Wine Business Leadership Award

Student writing at Plumfield Academy

08-26-2024

Community Grants Awarded by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

Sonoma County Wine Auction bidders raising paddles 322 & 291 with auctioneer on stage

08-21-2024

Sonoma County Wine Celebration Live Auction Lots Revealed

Mark and Terri Stark

08-15-2024

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Announces 2024 Honorees

People sitting at a tasble doing a wine cheers at the Sonoma County Wine Auction

07-23-2024

Tickets on Sale Now for the Reimagined 2024 Sonoma County Wine Celebration

Vintner’s Voice Radio Show

SCV Executive Director Michael Haney discusses current events with winery and community guests. Copyright 2023 Vicario Productions. Select an episode on our dedicated page to listen on demand.

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Press Releases

09-03-2024

Nate Weis to Receive Wine Business Leadership Award

Student writing at Plumfield Academy

08-26-2024

Community Grants Awarded by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

Sonoma County Wine Auction bidders raising paddles 322 & 291 with auctioneer on stage

08-21-2024

Sonoma County Wine Celebration Live Auction Lots Revealed

Mark and Terri Stark

08-15-2024

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Announces 2024 Honorees

People sitting at a tasble doing a wine cheers at the Sonoma County Wine Auction

07-23-2024

Tickets on Sale Now for the Reimagined 2024 Sonoma County Wine Celebration

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60+ Grape Varieties | 19 Distinct Appellations
#SonomaWine #SipSonoma #SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #SoCoBA #TasteOfSonoma

Support local nonprofits while having a great time at the Sonoma County Wine Celebration live auction on Saturday, September 21 at @chateaustjean Win Lot 23 to take your family to the happiest place on Earth! Enjoy a four-night stay for four guests in a Premium View Club Level room at the Disneyland Hotel. You’ll spend three days in the Disneyland parks with a peek at behind-the-scenes moments courtesy of your VIP Tour Coordinator. The winning bidder of this lot will also take home a special etched 5-liter limited edition design bottle from the movie Cars, courtesy of Kurt & Carol Krauthamer.

Proxy bidding is available for anyone to bid from anywhere in the world. Proceeds benefit our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, which provides Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funds. See full details at SoCoWineCelebration.com or link in bio.

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Get your Wine & Dine Game On with Lot 21 in the Sonoma County Wine Celebration live auction on September 21! You and three guests will join @ernestvineyards in a luxury suite at a San Francisco Giants game as well as an epic gourmet wine dinner at one of their favorite San Francisco spots.

Our Sonoma County Wine Celebration September 19-21 is in an entirely NEW format this year, where we will continue to raise funds for our nonprofits in our community. We have an amazing selection of live auction lots lined up - but even if you can't attend the festivities, you can still bid remotely on these once-in-a-lifetime wine collections and experiences. Get tickets or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #SCWC @sonomacounty

Don't miss this exclusive package available as Lot 39 at the Sonoma County Wine Celebration live auction taking place September 21 at @chateaustjean! Your party of two will enjoy epic experiences in Sonoma County and Los Angeles with @epicsonoma, @vfoundationevents and the ESPY Awards in March and July 2025! These fabulous trips include tickets to sought-after celebrity events, a private wine tasting and special dinner at @aperturecellars, and stays at @hotelhealdsburg, @westlakevillageinn and West Hollywood Hotel.

Get tickets or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

Lot 3 in the Sonoma County Wine Celebration live auction on September 21 is a @silveroakcellars Vineyard Tour & Lunch! Up to 10 guests will enjoy one of the most sought-after vineyard experiences in Sonoma County, offering a rare opportunity to explore the vineyard’s unique terroir and learn about the meticulous winegrowing process. After the tour, the Silver Oak culinary team will craft a delicious meal that perfectly complements a selection of their finest Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon vintages.

Proxy bidding is available for anyone to bid from anywhere in the world. Event proceeds will benefit Sonoma County nonprofits through our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants and Emergency Relief Fund. Learn more about this lot and the three days of experiences at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine @sonomacounty

On this #FoundationFriday, we’re hearing from one of this year’s Sonoma County Vintners Foundation environmental community grant recipients on what this funding means for their programming.

“We know what catastrophic wildfire can do in our region and beyond — from damaging wine grapes to destroying communities. Prescribed fire is an essential tool to reduce over 100 years of fuel accumulation and restore our beloved forests and grasslands, and we are grateful to the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation for supporting our prescribed fire training and workforce development efforts to care for Sonoma County’s people and places.”
Tom Gardali, Chief Executive Officer, @auduboncanyonranch

Join us as we gather to give back at this year’s Sonoma County Wine Celebration September 19-21, where we will continue to raise funds for our nonprofit programming! Learn more at SoCoWineCelebration.com.

#SCWC #gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

SCWC Live Auction Lot 32: Journey from the Past to Present with @veritewines & @williamsselyemwinery
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime tasting and wine paired dinner with Hélène Seillan and Jeff Mangahas, winemakers of the famed Vérité and Williams Selyem wineries! During this special evening on January 25 at @barndivahealdsburg, you will take a journey from the past to present, as you taste celebrated vintages as selected and hosted by both winemakers, alongside a multi-course dinner.

There will be many fantastic experiences and exclusive auction lots at this year's Sonoma County Wine Celebration on September 19-21. Learn more, get tickets or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

SCWC Lot 20: The (Wine) Revolution Starts Here!
Own the greatest collection of #SonomaValley wines ever assembled in one place. These legendary bottles have been acquired directly from their respective vintners, and many would be unavailable outside this lot, and certainly not in this quantity. If owning a once-in-a-lifetime library collection of the most decorated Sonoma Valley wines of all time at home in your own cellar sounds like your definition of GREAT, then this lot is for you!

Join us at this year's Sonoma County Wine Celebration live auction on September 21, where the bidding will be fierece on this lot and others - all to raise funds for our nonprofit programming. See the full three days of events, get tickets or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine
@sonomavalleywine @sonoma_valley

Get your tickets to the all new Sonoma County Wine Celebration September 19-21, where we will continue to raise funds for local nonprofits. Learn more or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com.

Preview Live Auction Lot 2: Sonoma Sparkle & Relax
Come to Sonoma County for the sparkling wines, stay for the relaxation! This getaway for two guests includes a deep dive into @breathlesswines including their Sabrage Experience, pampering at @osmosisdayspa, luxurious stays at the @Inn at Occidental and @Vintner’s Resort, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at @safariwest.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

Sonoma County Vintners and The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University @winebizssu are pleased to announce that Nate Weis, Vice President of Winegrowing at @silveroakcellars and @twomeycellars, is this year’s Wine Business Leadership Award recipient. The award recognizes an individual every year who demonstrates great wine business leadership, vision, innovation, inspiration and impactful service to the Sonoma County community.

The award will be presented during the final day of Sonoma County Wine Celebration (SCWC) events featuring the charitable live auction on September 21 at @chateaustjean. Event proceeds will benefit Sonoma County nonprofits through SCVF Community Grants and Emergency Relief Fund. Learn more and purchase tickets for the Sonoma County Wine Celebration happening September 19-21 at SoCoWineCelebration.com.

Read the full story at Latest News link in bio.

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A great time was had by all tonight at our Winemaker Wednesday and the Vine, Wine & Dine radio show at @themathesonhbg ! Thanks so much to Mari Coyle, Winemaker at @chateaustjean who shared lovely wines from the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio and to Óscar Chávez, President and CEO of @cfsonomacounty, our wonderful Sonoma County Vintners Foundation community grants partner. Check-out the great conversation @crntalk and don’t miss our next gathering on Sept 18!

Spotlight on SCWC Lot 30: Somm Stars and @goodnightshealdsburg Prime Steak and Spirits Sunday Supper! Your party of six will enjoy an exclusive, Sunday Somm Stars Dinner at Goodnight’s Prime Steak and Spirits in Healdsburg, CA. Your evening will be filled with a little British swagger, co-hosted by beloved Bay Area food and wine personality @liammayclem and Chef David Lawrence, who will be preparing the brilliant multi-course meal. Your specially selected wine pairings and presentation of elite wines from the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio will be presented by Jason Dannewitz along with Chris Sawyer “Sommelier to the Stars” and his celebrity sommelier team.

Our Sonoma County Wine Celebration September 19-21 is in an entirely NEW format this year, where we will continue to raise funds for our nonprofits in our community. We have an amazing selection of live auction lots lined up - but even if you can't attend the festivities, you can still bid remotely on these once-in-a-lifetime wine collections and experiences. Learn more, get tickets or register to proxy bid at link in bio or SoCoWineCelebration.com.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine @foleyfoodandwinesociety

Get some early spring sunshine with SCWC Lot 18: Throwdown on the Coast 2025! Two couples will join The Emeril Lagasse Foundation @emerilorg for a weekend of fun along the Florida gulf coast, April 3-5. Included is a 3-night stay at @hoteleffie in Sandestin, a foursome at the Friday Golf Tournament at Burnt Pine Golf Club, tickets to Saturday's BBQ Throwdown and Benefit Auction and lunch or dinner at @vintijfoodandwine.

This and other fabulous live auction lots will be available at the Sonoma County Wine Celebration on Saturday, September 21 at @chateaustjean! Proxy bidding is available for anyone to bid from anywhere in the world. Proceeds benefit our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, which provides Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funds.

See full lot description and event information at SoCoWineCelebration.com or link in bio.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

Limited tickets are still available for the Insider Wine Tours at this year's Sonoma County Wine Celebration (SCWC) on September 20, benefiting Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF)! Step aboard one of the shuttles bound for a specially curated, insider experience to one of the diverse appellations of Sonoma County. Tickets are selling out quickly, secure your spots today at SoCoWineCelebration.com!

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

@drycreekvalleywines
@singlethreadfarms
@drycreekvineyard
@mauritsonwines
@ridgevineyards
@drnkwines
@martinraywinery
@scherrerwinery
@bacigalupivineyards
@donumestate
@auteurwines
@saintsburywinery
@sojourn_cellars
@blackkitecellars
@cobbwines
@ernestvineyards
@freeman_winery
@grosventrewines
@hirschvineyards
@senseswines
@whistlervineyards

Support charitable organizations in Sonoma County while filling your cellar with a truly remarkable collection of wines by bidding on #SCWC Lot 1: Sonoma County Collector’s Edition! This rare collection of 750ml, Magnum and 3-Liter format bottles donated by the SCV Board of Directors hail from Sonoma County’s acclaimed vintners, and guarantee you’ll have unforgettably luxurious wines gracing your table for all of your celebrations.

The Sonoma County Wine Celebration will be September 19-21, featuring all new experiences and an amazing selection of live auction lots.

See full lot description, get tickets or register to proxy bid at link in bio or SoCoWineCelebration.com.

#gatheringtogiveback #sonomawine #SoCoWineCelebration #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

@aldinavineyards
@benoviawinery
@chateaustjean
@edaphosbyernest
@ernestvineyards
@jwinery
@mauritsonwines
@patzhall
@pride_wines
@rameywinecellars
@rsvineyards
@threestickswines

Join us at this year's Sonoma County Wine Celebration September 19-21, where we will continue to raise funds for our nonprofit programming after announcing our community grant distributions just last week. Get tickets or register to proxy bid at SoCoWineCelebration.com or see link in bio.

Lot 26: Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise
A key focus for this year’s Fund-A-Need paddle raise will benefit the critically impactful K-3 Proficiency Project from the nonprofit K-3 Innovation, which has seen tremendous results in increasing literacy in Sonoma County school children. In addition, proceeds from this critical fundraising lot will continue to provide impactful assistance for children’s education and literacy while also addressing new challenges our county faces.

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Join us Wednesday, 9/4, for a #WinemakerWednesdays complimentary wine tasting at @themathesonhbg from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Mari Wells Coyle, Winemaker at @chateaustjean, will be pouring tastes of their delicious wines. No reservations needed but you might also like to book a table and stay for dinner at The Matheson after the wine tasting.

From 6:00pm to 7:00pm our live Vine, Wine & Dine radio show airs on @crntalk featuring an interview with Mari to discuss their exciting winery experiences and their participation as the live auction host in our upcoming Sonoma County Wine Celebration (#SCWC), September 19-21. Óscar Chávez, President & CEO of @cfsonomacounty, will also join as the Last Call guest to talk about their grantmaking partnership with our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, which distributes proceeds from SCWC as community grants.

Listen live at https://crntalk.com/crn1/ or download the CRN Digital Talk Radio App by dialing #250 on your smartphone and say "CRN."

#VineWineDine #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #winetasting #happyhour

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Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. SCV represents over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, its annual fundraiser, benefits nonprofit organizations throughout the region.