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Sonoma County Industry Opportunity Network
SCION: Sonoma County Industry Opportunity Network
Sonoma County Vintners has launched a branded academic program called SCION, Sonoma County Industry Opportunity Network. SCION educational seminars and webinars are offered to members of Sonoma County Vintners, featuring topics such as DTC sales and shipping compliance, marketing, public relations, winery production and other emerging issues. The program encompasses a library of resources for members which includes recordings and presentations of past events, additional information and statistics on relevant wine industry topics, and a list of contacts and other resources available to members.
QUESTIONS? Please contact our Director of Membership & International Programs for more information.
SCION Educational Seminars 2022 Q2 Series: Training and Certifications
Our SCION educational seminars Q2 series, Training and Certifications with Sonoma County Vintners, included in-person seminars during the month of May.
QUESTIONS? Please contact our Director of Membership & International Programs for more information.
Wednesday, May 11
10:00-12:00pm
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar
Sonoma County Vintners Boardroom
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
As a Sonoma County Vintners winery member, you are invited to participate in a free Sexual Harassment Prevention Training certification class with CDF Labor Law LLP. All California businesses with five or more employees are required by law to provide two hours of interactive sexual harassment prevention training for all supervisory employees every two years, as well as one hour of similar training for all non-supervisory employees.
Leah Cameron, who specializes in defending and representing employers at CDF Labor Law LLP, has presented this popular seminar for Sonoma County Vintners members for the last three years and has agreed to do it again this year. The training will satisfy the legal requirement for supervisors to receive two-hours of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Leah’s training will meet all legally mandated requirements, addressing what constitutes sexual harassment and illegal abusive conduct, and how you can recognize and prevent it. This workshop is intended for individuals in supervisory roles only and is limited to TWO supervisory attendees per winery. Registered attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
A ”supervisor” for purposes of this training requirement is defined by law as anyone with authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, or who has the responsibility to direct employees or review their grievances. It also includes individuals who have the authority to recommend any such actions, if doing so involves the use of independent judgment.
Continental breakfast will be served at this seminar.
Due to space constraints, wineries are limited to two attendees and RSVPs are accepted on a first come, first served basis. No-shows and failure to attend this seminar without 24-hour cancellation will result in a penalty of $25 that will be billed to your winery.
Wednesday, May 18
10:00-11:30am
Website Accessibility / ADA Compliance & Cyberthreat Insurance Seminar
Sonoma County Vintners Boardroom
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma County Vintners has teamed up with our great partners at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty (DPF Law) and Vantreo Insurance Brokerage to host an in-person seminar featuring legal and insurance experts to address the issues of accessible websites as is addressed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and practical preparations and insurance coverage for cyberattacks. This seminar is in response to several lawsuits regarding ADA compliant websites and cyberattacks to wineries. This seminar will outline the importance of website accessibility, offer recommendations for proactively avoiding costly settlements and explore options for cyber insurance protections in case of a cyberattack.
Speakers include:
Richard Idell
Lawyer, Of Counsel to Dickenson, Peatman and Fogarty (DPF Law)
Joe Sucatre
AFIS, Vice President Preferred Division, VANTREO Insurance Brokerage
Due to space constraints, wineries are limited to two attendees and RSVPs are accepted on a first come, first served basis. No-shows and failure to attend this seminar without 24-hour cancellation will result in a penalty of $25 that will be billed to your winery.
Wednesday, May 25
10:00-11:30am
Wine Flaws Sensory Analysis Seminar
Sonoma County Vintners Boardroom
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Come test your nose at this interactive workshop exploring common wine flaws with affiliate partner ETS Laboratories. Dr. Eric Herve, Research Scientist and TTB Certified Chemist, invites your tasting room team to come and experience specific compounds associated with aromatic flaws firsthand. Smell the difference between microbial spoilage, premature aging, oxidation, sulfides, and more. Plus, learn the origins and causes of these common sensory flaws.
Wine flaws can sometimes be obvious, but more often than not they’re subtle. Refresh your knowledge and ensure your staff is well-trained to identify wine flaws during each step of production with this sensory training workshop.
Due to space constraints, wineries are limited to two attendees and RSVPs are accepted on a first come, first served basis. No-shows and failure to attend this seminar without 24-hour cancellation will result in a penalty of $25 that will be billed to your winery.
We had a great turnout for our in-person Wine Flaws Sensory Analysis Seminar!
SCION Educational Seminars 2022 Q1 Series: Prepping for Production
Our SCION continuing education Q1 series, Prepping for Production with Sonoma County Vintners, included a combination of webinars and in-person seminars.
QUESTIONS? Please contact our Director of Membership & International Programs for more information.
Barrel Sensory Analysis
Sonoma County Vintners Boardroom
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Dr. Eric Herve, Research Scientist and TTB Certified Chemist of ETS Laboratories, presented several of the key aroma compounds that are associated with barrel aging, that allowed attendees to recognize and dissect the components of oak aromas. David Llodra, Director of Research & Development of Tonnellerie Tremeaux, spoke to various options of oak and their impact on the wines.
Post-Harvest Recap
Sonoma County Vintners Boardroom
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 500 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma County Vintners hosted ETS Laboratories for their annual Post-Harvest seminar. Dr. Rich DeScenzo, Dr. Eric Herve and Dr. Steve Price have sifted through the data, shared their first impressions of the 2021 harvest and discussed what trends they saw at ETS. We took a closer look using the juice panel data from the ETS Vintage portal, as well as phenolic and sensory data, to compare this year’s data to previous vintages.
Equipment Leasing Options for 2022
Virtual Session Via Zoom
Affiliate members American AgCredit and Rutherford Equipment Rental for a presented about equipment leasing options for your winery in 2022.
They answered the most common questions of leasing including:
- Why lease vs. purchase?
- What equipment would I like to lease?
- How do I prepare for a lease agreement?
SCION Educational Seminars 2021 Q4 Recordings: Planning for 2022
As part of our ongoing SCION academic program, Sonoma County Vintners hosted a series of webinars in Q4 2021 focused on planning for 2022.
| November 17, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | December 8, 2021 | December 15, 2021 |
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| Crop Insurance Webinar with American AgCredit | New California CalSavers Program: What Retirement Solutions are best for Your Business and Employees? Hosted by Exchange Bank | Post Pandemic Practices, Training & Permitting: Legally Navigating 2022 with Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP (CMPR) | Update on Current Labor Laws with CDF Labor Law |
Industry Resources
Sonoma County Vintners is proud to offer a variety of resources for current winery members and affiliates. Below is a current list of the various videos and articles for you to reference. To view other previous educational webinars/seminars, please visit the Sonoma County Vintners SCION Playlist on YouTube.
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Sonoma County Vintners2022-05-23 15:09:132022-05-24 08:53:39Answers from Sonoma County Candidates to SCV Questions
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Sonoma County Vintners2022-05-18 15:25:522022-05-23 13:00:092022 Sonoma County Wine Auction Announces Vintner and Chef Honorees
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Sonoma County Vintners2022-05-11 15:31:102022-05-23 13:01:52Sonoma County Barrel Auction Holds First In-Person Event Since 2019
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Sonoma County Vintners2022-04-22 10:26:042022-05-23 13:00:34Taste of Sonoma Tickets on Sale Now! Early Bird Pricing Through May 31
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Sonoma County Vintners2022-03-29 08:22:542022-05-23 13:00:45April is Sonoma County Wine Month
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Amy Patrick2022-03-15 10:23:302022-05-23 12:56:592022 Sonoma County Barrel Auction Lots Revealed
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Amy Patrick2022-03-10 09:25:302022-05-23 12:57:242022 Sonoma County Wine Auction Announces Foley Family Wines as Honorary Chair
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Amy Patrick2022-02-17 10:12:212022-02-17 10:24:19SCV Member Media Tips for Sonoma County Wine Month | Deadline February 22