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Malbec has never played a starring role in Sonoma County viticulture but rather been a pivotal component of many Bordeaux-inspired red blends. Most wineries working with Malbec only source a bit here and there to add its juiciness and good acidity to their varietal Cabernet Sauvignons and the like.

April 15, 2026

Malbec From Home and Abroad

Explore Sonoma County Malbec—an under-the-radar varietal prized for blending and small-lot wines. Discover its history, vineyard acreage, top producers, and global roots, and why this versatile grape shines in Sonoma County for World Malbec Day.

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There are legendary horsemen all across America. Sonoma County was home to one of the best, a true cowboy, Johnny Brazil Jr. In this, the year of the fire horse, it seemed only right to give him his due.

April 8, 2026

The Late Great Johnny Brazil

Discover the legacy of Sonoma County horseman Johnny Brazil Jr., a legendary cowboy, World War II veteran, and pioneer of the California reined cow horse tradition. Explore his lasting impact on ranching, horsemanship, and agricultural heritage in Sonoma County wine country.

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With Kenwood Vineyards in the news this week for closing, selling, and possibly being reopened by one of its former owners, Gary Heck of F. Korbel & Bros. in Guerneville, it seemed like a good time to revisit some of Kenwood’s history.

April 1, 2026

The Ups and Downs of Kenwood Vineyards - Sonoma County Winegrowers

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A hospitality legend in Sonoma County and beyond, Nick Peyton is retiring. The longtime maître d’ and owner with Chef Douglas Keane of Cyrus Restaurant, first in Healdsburg and now in Geyserville, is 78 and ready to “suck down coco locos on a Costa Rican beach” as he wrote in an email to guests. His last day of service will be at the end of this month.

March 25, 2026

Michelin-Winning Maître d’ Nick Peyton Bids Adieu - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Nick Peyton, Sonoma County hospitality icon and co-owner of Cyrus Restaurant, retires after a celebrated career shaping Wine Country dining. Discover his legacy, Michelin recognition, and impact on Sonoma County’s wine and culinary scene.

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International fine wine researcher Areni Global recently highlighted a Cocktail Trends Report conducted by spirits company Bacardi Limited. Working with strategic foresight consultancy The Future Laboratory, it is the seventh edition of this annual report. The topline is that “Connections, Local Flavors, and Luxurious Experiences” are the key things to think about in 2026.

March 18, 2026

Wine in the Afternoon: What’s Trending Now - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Explore 2026 drinking trends and how wine can shine with local flavors, mindful moments, and luxurious, memorable experiences.

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In Alexander Valley since 1910, the Cadd family started with hops and prunes before getting into dairy, pears and apples. In the 1970s they planted their first vineyards, which at present consists of 36 acres of grapes, primarily Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

March 12, 2026

Century Club: Cadd Family Ranch - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Learn how the Cadd family shaped Alexander Valley agriculture over six generations, transitioning from prunes and apples to Sonoma County vineyards while preserving farming heritage.

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One of California’s most established, historic producers, best known for its majestic Monte Bello, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red blend, has launched a wine club called Lights & Brights.

March 4, 2026

White Wines to the Rescue? - Sonoma County Winegrowers

White wine consumption is rising in the U.S. and globally. See how Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Ridge Vineyards’ new wine club lead the shift.

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When Catherine O’Hara died, we lost not only a tremendous actress, comedian and human, but also the greatest fictional wine pitchwoman in history, Moira Rose, the indelible matriarch of television’s Schitt’s Creek.

February 25, 2026

Moira Rose, the Patron Saint of Wine Ads - Sonoma County Winegrowers

A look back at legendary wine advertising, from Schitt’s Creek’s Moira Rose to Paul Masson, Gallo, and modern winery TV campaigns.

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Whether a president enjoyed wine or not, the White House has been a steady venue for showcasing the best America has to offer, including many wines from Sonoma County, from a Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir to a Freeman Chardonnay, and many, many others in between.

February 18, 2026

California Wines at the White House - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Learn how Sonoma County and California wines earned a place at White House State Dinners and presidential events throughout history.

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Today, no wine grape has as high a total value in Sonoma County as Pinot Noir, whether it sits in the Russian River Valley, Green Valley of Russian River, Sonoma Coast, West Sonoma Coast, Fort Ross-Seaview, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County portion of Carneros, or any other AVA within the region’s confines.

February 11, 2026

The Rise and Rise of Sonoma County Pinot Noir - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Explore the history of Pinot Noir in Sonoma County—from early plantings to 13,000 acres today—and how it became the region’s most valuable wine grape.

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