Alexander Valley AVA

Sonoma County Winegrowers to Launch U.S. Wine Industry's First Innovation Accelerator

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Sonoma County is the nation's first 100% certified sustainable wine region and Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is the exclusive participant in the California Land Stewardship's Climate Adaptation Certification Program which is the world's first program of its kind for agriculture.

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  • Sonoma County is the nation's first 100% certified sustainable wine region and Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is the exclusive participant in the California Land Stewardship's Climate Adaptation Certification Program which is the world's first program of its kind for agriculture.
  • The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), was established in 2006 as a marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world's premier grape growing regions.
  • As of September 2019, 99% of the vineyard acreage in Sonoma County has completed certification by a third-party auditor making Sonoma County the most sustainable wine region in the world.
  • The Foundation is managed by the Sonoma County Winegrowers with a 12-member board of directors comprised of agricultural leaders, vineyard owners, winery executives, and other Sonoma County community leaders.

America's Fine Wine Purveyor--Wine Spectrum Announces 2020's Top 100 Wines

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Each year Wine Spectrum reveals its Top 100 Wine Listexperienced wine buyers (sommeliers, former wine buyers and directors) select the most exciting wines from thousands of wines they've evaluated during the course of the year.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Each year Wine Spectrum reveals its Top 100 Wine Listexperienced wine buyers (sommeliers, former wine buyers and directors) select the most exciting wines from thousands of wines they've evaluated during the course of the year.
  • The Top 100 is a reflection of the special spectrum of wines our wine buyers, wine advisors and clientele are passionate about.
  • Wine Spectrum recognized two of Aperture's wines in the Top 100: 2018 Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend Alexander Valley (winespectrum.com/wine/2018-aperture-red-blend/) and 2018 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (winespectrum.com/wine/2018-aperture-cabernet-sauvignon/).
  • Wine Spectrumin the heart of Sonoma wine country, provides discriminating collectors a spectrum of diverse, rare and highly allocated wines through personalized selection and guidance.

Dry Creek Vineyard Has Nothing To Hide With Release Of Daring New 2019 Fumé Blanc Package

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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HEALDSBURG, Calif., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dry Creek Vineyard has announced the release of a bold new package for the winery's flagship varietal, Fum Blanc.

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  • HEALDSBURG, Calif., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dry Creek Vineyard has announced the release of a bold new package for the winery's flagship varietal, Fum Blanc.
  • The 2019 vintage features increased transparency about the grape origins, winemaking techniques, and the family winery's viticultural philosophy.
  • Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley's flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California.
  • Dry Creek Vineyard proudly produces delicious Dry Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage blends.To learn more, visit www.drycreekvineyard.com .

Dry Creek Vineyard President Kim Stare Wallace Nominated For Wine Star Executive Of The Year

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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HEALDSBURG, Calif., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce the nomination of winery president Kim Stare Wallace as Wine Executive of the Year for Wine Enthusiast's 2019 Wine Star Awards.

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  • HEALDSBURG, Calif., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce the nomination of winery president Kim Stare Wallace as Wine Executive of the Year for Wine Enthusiast's 2019 Wine Star Awards.
  • "I am honored and humbled to be nominated by Wine Enthusiast for this esteemed award," said Dry Creek Vineyard President Kim Stare Wallace.
  • "Throughout my childhood, I watched my father pioneer Dry Creek Vineyard, the first new winery to be built in the region following Prohibition, and champion Dry Creek Valley as a world-class wine growing appellation," said Stare Wallace.
  • Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley's flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Releases New 2017 Apocalypse Now® Final Cut Cabernet Sauvignon In Honor Of The Renowned Film's 40th Anniversary

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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GEYSERVILLE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Francis Ford Coppola Winery releases its 2017 Apocalypse Now Final Cut Cabernet Sauvignon from the respected Alexander Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Northern California.

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  • GEYSERVILLE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Francis Ford Coppola Winery releases its 2017 Apocalypse Now Final Cut Cabernet Sauvignon from the respected Alexander Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Northern California.
  • This new wine builds on the success of Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film restored and rereleased this year as Apocalypse Now: Final Cut.
  • In honor of the 40th anniversary and its final cut release, the Apocalypse Now Final Cut Cabernet Sauvignon is a striking and memorable wine made from excellent quality fruit.
  • The Apocalypse Now Final Cut Cabernet Sauvignon and Apocalypse Now Red Blend 750ml bottles may be purchased at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery tasting room and online .

Upshot by Rodney Strong Wins Best of Show in Packaging Contest

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Friday, August 10, 2018
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Upshot is a red blend produced with grapes from Alexander Valley and Knights Valley in Sonoma County and crafted by Rodney Strong winemaker Justin Seidenfeld.

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  • Upshot is a red blend produced with grapes from Alexander Valley and Knights Valley in Sonoma County and crafted by Rodney Strong winemaker Justin Seidenfeld.
  • The winners of the wine packaging design contest were announced in a session that came at the end of Wines & Vines' annual packaging conference that drew more than 400 attendees.
  • Judges evaluated 179 entries to the contest that features five different categories: classic, luxury, redesign, series, and alternative packaging.
  • Gold and Best in Show: Upshot, entered by Rodney Strong Wine Estates, Healdsburg, Calif.