NOVEMBER 2024 | ISSUE #144


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THE PETALUMA GAP WINEGROWERS ALLIANCE promotes growers, vintners and
the distinctive wines crafted from grapes grown in the wind-driven AVA.

Grapes harvested for Cline Cellars

Photo courtesy of Megan Cline

EVENTS

November 2, 5:30 PM, Dia de Los Muertos at Keller Estate Winery


November 8 & 9, Live Music at Brooks Note Winery


November 16, 11:30 AM, Olio Nuovo Experience at McEvoy Ranch


November 16, 3-7 PM, 1467 Cellars First Anniversary Celebration. No tickets necessary.


November 17, 3-5:30 PM, Autumn Hues and Vineyard Views with 1467 Cellars


November 17, 8 AM, Community Milling Day at McEvoy Ranch


November 17, Sip & Paint at Brooks Note Winery


November 20 & 21, 8 AM - 12:15 PM, UCCE North Coast IPM Seminar


November 21, PGWA Grower-Winemaker Seminar & Lunch, request an invitation


December 5, 9 AM, WINExpo, Use promo code: PGWA2024 for $30 off sessions and a free tradeshow pass


December 15, 1-3 PM, North Pole Express event at Cline Cellars


January 18, 19, 25, 26, Cline Cellars Grilled Cheese & Wine Pairing, with Chef Shirley


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

Visit our winery members' websites for
additional events throughout the year.

NEWS

Keller Estate Shines Spotlight on Under-the-Radar Petaluma Gap article by Tina Caputo, Sonoma Magazine


Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, included in the article "The Soil has a Voice" by Dan Berger, Napa Valley Features


Blue Farm Wines, Sojourn Cellars, and Montagne Russe are featured in the Sonoma Magazine article, The Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County, including Sangiacomo Roberts Road and Gap's Crown. By Tina Caputo, Abigail Peterson, and Carey Sweet


Sojourn Cellars launches a unique holiday and corporate gifting concierge service


Toje Wines introduces its first Pinot Noir from Sweet Lane Vineyards, Petaluma Gap

Erik Ayala

Winemaker, 1467 Cellars

SPOTLIGHT

Erik Ayala grew up riding horseback through the Cabernet vineyards in Napa County with his grandfather, Juan Roldan. After spending his first harvest in 2006 hand-picking and fermenting wine as a family project, he knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Erik has honed his winemaking skills at Far Niente and Pride Mountain Vineyards and recently launched 1467 Cellars with the Roldan family. Here's his story.

90+ PT CLUB

Griffin's Lair Syrah by Pax Wines, 98Pts, Jeb Dunnick/Audrey Frick


Thirty-Seven Wines 2021 "The Hermit" Reserve Red Wine Blend, Double Gold, Sonoma County Harvest Fair


Montagne Russe 2022 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay, 93 Pts, James Suckling


Montagne Russe 2022 Roberts Road Vineyard Chardonnay, 93 Pts, James Suckling


Montagne Russe Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir, 93 Pts, James Suckling


Montagne Russe 2022 Gap's Crown Pinot Noir, 92 Pts, James Suckling


Montagne Russe 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 92 Pts, James Suckling


Thirty-Seven Wines 2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair


Thirty-Seven Wines 2022 Pinot Noir, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair


Thirty-Seven Wines 2023 Blaufrankisch, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair



EDUCATION

Why Color isn't Everything, article by Dan Berger, Napa Valley Register


Lawmakers Demand a Halt to Controversial Alcohol Study on US Dietary Guidelines, read the Wine Business article by Felicity Carter

GAP HEROES

Tony & Christine Lombardi, owners of Lombardi Wines, are founding board members of Hilinski's Hope Foundation, which raises much-needed funds and awareness for student-athletes mental health and wellness at universities and high schools across the country. In July 2024 they hosted the "Wine Cruise for a Cause" on AmaWaterways, which has raised $40,000 for the Foundation.

Tony & Christine Lombardi

Founding Members of

Hilinski's Hope Foundation

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