MARCH 2024 | ISSUE #136

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Between Storms at Paradise Vineyard on San Pablo Bay

March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, 4:30 PM, Live Music at Adobe Road Winery

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:30 PM, Live Music at Brooks Note Winery

March 6, PGWA Seminar on Irrigation Advances, followed by a Grower-Winemaker Meet-Up. Request an invitation.

March 7, 4 PM, Celebrate International Women's Day with Kerith Overstreet, Bruliam Wines, at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge

March 15, Taste of Pigs & Pinot, featuring Blue Farm, Lombardi, Sangiacomo, Schug and Trombetta

March 23, 11 AM, Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at Azari Vineyards

March 30, 11 AM & 2 PM, Spring Wreath-Making Workshop, McEvoy Ranch

March 31, 6:15 AM, Easter Sunrise Service at Cline Cellars, followed by Easter Brunch

beginning at 10 AM

April 6-7, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, featuring Bevan Cellars and MacRostie Winery

April 7, 11 AM, Spring Release Party at Montagne Russe Wines

April 14, 2 PM, Culinary Tour: The Mighty Tortilla, Keller Estate

May 4, 11 AM, Kentucky Derby Party at Kendall-Jackson

June 12-19, 2025, Savor the Flavors of Burgundy Wine Cruise, with the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers

Nicolas & Sirilo Cornejo,

Clendenen Vineyard Management

Nicolas Cornejo was born in Michoacan, Mexico and raised his family in Sonoma County. He worked for many years with John Clendenen at Clendenen Vineyard Management, and when John retired, he wanted to sell the business to someone he could trust to carry on. Today the Cornejo family owns the business and Nicolas manages the vineyard crew. His son, Sirilo, manages business development and operations. Nicolas’ wife, Marisella, oversees the day-to-day office work and accounting. They are no stranger to the Petaluma Gap, having worked with the Noble Family on the development of their vineyard about 15 years ago. Here's their story.

Gray Randolph Wines, 2022 Chardonnay, Petaluma Gap, 94 Pts, Wine Enthusiast

Trombetta Family Wines 2021 Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay, Petauma Gap, 94 Pts, Wine Enthusiast

Thirty-Seven Wines 2019 Reserve Malbec, Petaluma Gap, 93 Pts, Wine Enthusiast

Grants are available from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to upgrade or replace older equipment with newer, cleaner or zero-emissions engines, as well as the installation of electric charging or fueling stations. The program closes on 3/28/24

Certified CA Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) renewal is coming up in May 2024. New criteria for both growers and wineries have been created. Learn more at the Certification Overview Webinar on March 27

To obtain an AgPass for property access in an evacuation zone during a wildfire event, the first step is to become certified. Attend the Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Training on Tuesday, March 26

The California Land Stewardship Institute (CLSI) has announced a new training program: Climate Adaptation Certification, for growers interested in improving their sustainability, reducing greenhouse gas, and sequestering carbon

Learn about Sonoma County Groundwater Fees, and how those funds are used to help protect groundwater resources; Workshop: March 6, 6 PM, Petaluma Community Center

Effective Jan 1, 2024, California's New Wine Bottle Redemption Program began on January 1; registration is mandatory. Learn more about CalRecycle.

Now through March 22, wineries are asked to take the Silicon Valley Bank Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey to help provide the industry with critical information and analysis

CLASSIFIEDS

Pinot Noir grapes available, Noble Family Vineyards. Up to 60 tons, sustainably-farmed 2024 vintage. Clones: Pommard 4, 115, 667, 777, 828. Contact Ron 415-246-4595 or ron@ronnoblewines.com

Brooks Note Winery is Hiring! We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our hospitality team and craft memorable experiences for guests. Full-time, Wed-Sun, downtown Petaluma. Send a resume and cover letter to garry@brooksnotewinery.com