California News

Information and links regarding women who are winemakers in California. Updated with new articles each month!

[Sep 2023]

• Central Valley.
  Women winemakers are making wine naturally.
• Napa Valley.
  Chrissy Whitman leading the charge at harvest time.
• North Central Coast.
  Nicole Salengo moved from rocks to grapes.
• Sierra Foothills.
  Anne Kraemer is a viticulturist extraordinare!
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi Bridenhagen is a spreadsheet expert.
• Sonoma County.
  Cara Morrison and Zidanelia Arcidiacono proudly release three new vintages.
• South Central Coast.
  Amanda Gorter named Director of Winemaking, Central Coast.

[Aug 2023]

• Mendocino County.
  Sarah Cahn Bennett's are award-winners.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi and her sisters are featured.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Muñoz moving on from Ehlers.
• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Vandendriessche in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Lisa Togni talks about wines from Spring Mountain.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote talks about the 2023 vintage.
• Napa Valley.
  Megan Gunderson in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Jennifer Williams in a Q/A session.
• Sonoma County.
  Morét Brealynn Chavez and a Pinot Noir partnership.
• Sonoma County.
  Jennifer Higgins named as Vice President, Winemaker, and General Manager at Lambert Bridge Winery.
• South Central Coast.
  Brianne Engles talks about Chamisal.

[Jul 2023]

• Mendocino.
  Virginia Usher named Director of Winemaking.
• Napa Valley.
  Jennifer Williams named consulting winemaker for Kelly Fleming Winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Marla Carroll and Laura Barrett discuss the 2022 vintage.
• Napa Valley.
  Paula Borgo is named Director of Winemaking at Artesa Winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Allison Tauziet talks about her Colgin wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison in a discussion with Eric Asimov.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna featured in Gordon Ramsay’s Fox Reality Show.
• Napa Valley.
  Megan Gunderson in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Megan Baccitich in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Lindsey Otis crafts LOTIS wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Morét Brealyn enters the world of Pinot Noir.

[Jun 2023]

• Central Valley.
  Jacylyn Stokes makes notable Rosé.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck celebrates opening of tasting room.
• Napa Valley.
  Brittany Richards holds her head high at Head High.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna believes that appearance on Fox was good for wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman is providing a vineyard and garden tour.
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia podcasts.
• Sonoma County.
  Katie Madigan wins North Bay Influential Women Award.
• South Central Coast.
  Laura Hughes talks about her sparkling wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó are celebrating their LGBTQ+ status.
• South Central Coast.
  Gina Giugni is advocate of biodynamic viticulture.
• South Central Coast.
  Janell Dusi in a podcast.

[May 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Vandendriessche featured in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Victoria Coleman continues as a trailblazer.
• Napa Valley.
  Amy Butler making wine for the McBride sisters growing enterprise.
• North Central Coast.
  Nichole Salengo knows her terroir and her wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Cara Morrison announces release of this year's Winemaker's Release varietal.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia podcasts.
• Sonoma County.
  Mary Wells Coyle named Southern Sonoma winemaker.
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi Bridenhagen involved in experiments.
• Sonoma County.
  Ashley Holland is doing her own thing.
• South Central Coast.
  Jessica Gasca is doing it all!

[Apr 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Ashley Hepworth launches her consulting service.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka Dhar French overseeing reincarnation of Signorello Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Niki Williams becomes winemaker at Cakebread Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Sally Johnson Blum becomes winemaker at Tamber Bey.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman's winery hosts a benefit for paws.
• South Central Coast.
  Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez craft wine from a rare white grape.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobson among winemakers using unusual wine varietals.

[Mar 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Natalie Winkler, winemaker and viticulturist, featured in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Kira Ballotta in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Victoria Coleman is forging a path for other Black females in the wine industry.
• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith is profiled.
• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr featured in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi talks about her career in winemaking.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi crafts initial vintage of CK Mondavi Family Select, an upscale brand.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebekah Wineburg talks about how first-generation women winemakers benefited her and others.
• Napa Valley/Sonoma County.
  Five women winemakers highlighted.
• Napa Valley/Sonoma County.
  Jen Beloz part of the wave of women making a dent in winemaking.
• North Central Coast.
  Dana Stemmler crafts a new Chardonnay for Juggernaut Wines.
• Sierra Foothills.
  Anne Kraemer is a viticulturist extraordinare!
• Sonoma County.
  Marreya Bailey and Theodora Lee are among Black winemakers making waves in the industry.
• Sonoma County.
  Meet Hillary Sjolund of Aperture Cellars through a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Gianna Fugazi is one of the women shattering the glass ceiling.
• Sonoma County.
  Ondine Chattan is part of Share a Splash Wine Co.'s majority female team.
• Sonoma County.
  Terese Heredia named as Sonoma County Innovator by Sonoma County Vintners.
• South Central Coast.
  Brianne Engels appointed as Head Winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards.
• Statewide.
  Two of the four wineries honored with California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards have women as their lead winemakers.

[Feb 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Laura Diaz Munoz in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebekah Wineburg talks about Carmenère finding a home in Napa.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristin Belair assumes new role as Director of Winegrowing and Sustainability at Honig.
• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Vandendriessche podcasts.
• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot talks about the snow in Napa.
• North Central Coast.
  Visit a video of Aaliyah Nitoto, who is pursuing her dream in the wine industry.
• Sonoma County.
  Martha Stouman and Megan Glaab are two crafters of natural wine in Sonoma.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana González Rave crafts her wines to be unforgettable.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobsen launches a new winery.
• South Central Coast.
  Kristen Barnhisel is part of J. Lohr's efforts toward increasing diversity.
• South Central Coast.
  Dana Volk launches her "Happy Mommy Wines."
• South Central Coast.
  Area winemakers gather for a celebration of women in the industry.
• South Central Coast.
  Jane Dunkley is crafting Cakebread's Central Coast wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Simonne Mitchelson has a Q&A session.
• Statewide.
  Elizabeth Tangney listed among winemakers to know.

[Jan 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Rosalind Reynolds named as one of "23 to watch" by Napa's "The Press Democrat."
• Napa Valley.
  Kara Groom named as one of "23 to watch" by Napa's "The Press Democrat."
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Diaz Muñoz podcasts.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi and her sisters at Dark Wine.
• Napa Valley.
  Julie Robertson of Crocker & Starr featured in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton lauded by retiring winemaker, Ted Edwards.
• Napa Valley/Sonoma County.
  Wines crafted by Dana Epperson (Duckhorn), Sarah Gott (Joel Gott), Tami Lotz (Mumm Napa), and Susan Lueker (Kendall-Jackson) listed among Wine Spectator's Top 10 Values of 2022.
• Sonoma County.
  Shauna Rosenblum describes her career as a winemaker.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia and Heidi von der Mehden noted as winemakers of iconic Sonoma brands.
• Sonoma County.
  Ondine Chattan releases her first Atelier vintage.
• Sonoma County.
  Jasmine Hirsch became a winemaker before she'd even made wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph's Grüner Veltliner touted.

[Dec 2022]

• Sonoma County.
  Rosalind Reynolds named among "23 to watch in 2023" by The Press Democrat.
• Sonoma County.
  Kara Groom named among "23 to watch in 2023" by The Press Democrat.
• South Central Coast.
  Justin Trabue is releasing her first vintage for Ward Four Wines.

[Nov 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Crystal Weaver-Kiessling joins Quady Winery as winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valla expresses her life lessons.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nicholls excited about renovated tasting room at Markham.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nicholls looks to the future at Markham.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani talks about the now and future for Bouchaine.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Díaz Muñoz is enlisting worms for a purpose.
• Napa Valley.
  KK Carothers featured in podcast.
• Northern California.
  Lisa Howard doing the unexpected.
• Sonoma County.
  Marimar Torres making wines she likes.
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia feature in Bermudan newspaper.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana González Rave isn't just about winemaking.
• Sonoma County.
  Montserrat Reece announces promotions at Pedroncelli.
• South Central Coast.
  Melani Harding is a winemaker with experience as an Army veteran.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobson has two homes.
• South Central Coast.
  Vailia From among the winemakers featured in a film.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez among the few indigenous owners of wineries.

[Oct 2022]

• Napa Valley.
  Mabel Ojeda along with husband, Andy Butler, using Lodi fruit for their wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna comments on the 2022 Napa harvest.
• North Central Coast.
  Kamee Knutson of Talbott Vineyards is interviewed.
• Sonoma County.
  Ondine Chattan featured in podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Morét Brealynn makes wine now, having not done so before.
• Sonoma County.
  Jennifer Reichardt podcasts.
• Sonoma County.
  Katie Madigan's Old Vine Zin featured in article.
• South Central Coast.
  Karen Steinwachs and Kathy Joseph join forces.
• Statewide.
  Meet nine women who are changing the wine world.

[Sep 2022]

• Mendocino County.
  Theodora Lee is a path making winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Megan Schofield joins Joel Gott Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Marketta Fourmeaux places her home and underground winery up for sale.
• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses participates in a panel on the 2022 harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Crowe quoted regarding early harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Carmel Greenberg part of Clos du Val's 50 years in business.
• Napa Valley.
  Marinda Kruger named Director of Winemaking at Firstleaf.
• North Central Coast.
  Rosa Fierro departed from the corporate life to become a winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Nancy Ulloa is living her dream.
• South Central Coast.
  Kris Curran and her husband are into enzymes.
• South Central Coast.
  Nancy Ulloa is pursuing her dream.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mirara Taribo to be featured in telecast.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman is racing against time.

[Aug 2022]

• Napa Valley.
  Kira Ballotta talks about her two brands.
• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses introduces her Merlot.
• Napa Valley.
  Paula Lhote announces start of harvest for Chandon California.
• Napa Valley.
  Linda Trotta crafts Bread and Butter Wines' first Pinot Grigio.
• Napa Valley.
  Jennifer Williams guides construction of a new Arrow & Branch winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka Dhar French summarizes her personal guidelines.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi is celebrating Internation Pinot Noir Day.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Crary Rodriguez named winemaker for Silverado Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi joins Charles Krug team as consulting winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Heidi Peterson Barrett joins Elizabeth Spencer Winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristin Belair, Laura Barrett, Elizabeth Vianna, Jennifer Rue among winemakers describing the 2022 harvest.
• Sonoma County.
  Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse are making sneakily complex wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana González Rave wants her wines to be paired and shared.
• Sonoma County.
  Sonoe Hirabayashi describes her second career.
• Sonoma County.
  Maggie Kruse reflects on winemaking at Jordan.

[Jul 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Jennifer Reichardt and Sara Morgenstern of Little Trouble Wine Co. are crafting unique Zinfandel field blends.
• Central Valley.
  Nicole Walsh nurtures cinsaut grapes.
• Napa Valley.
  Sally Johnson Blum joining Robert Mondavi Winery as Director of Winemaking.
• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith and her husband are ceding control of their vineyard.
• Napa Valley.
  Dawnine Dyer featured in YouTube interview.
• Napa Valley.
  Shawna Miller launches Earthshine Wines.
• Northern California.
  Tracey Brandt among the Berkeley-area winemakers touting natural wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Shauna Rosenblum named winemaker for the Lytton Springs unit of Ridge Vineyards.
• South Central Coast.
  Jessica Gasca talks soil.

[Jun 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Susan Tipton making diverse wines from California's oldest vineyard region.
• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr in a video.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna podcasts.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French is one of a very few Indian winemakers in Napa Valley.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French responsible for crafting wines for new Signorello labels.
• Napa Valley.
  Samantha Sheehan is crafting wine to benefit the Bâtonnage Mentorship Program.
• Napa Valley.
  Four distinguished winemakers combine to produce a limited red blend.
• North Central Coast.
  Nicole Walsh brings orange wine to Bonny Doon Vineyard.
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi Bridenhagen will now be crafting wines from the Nightwing Estate Vineyard.
• Sonoma County.
  Diana Novy is part of a group that is making wine to benefit the Ukraine.
• Sonoma County.
  Katy Wilson covers a range of topics.
• Sonoma County.
  Kerith Overstreet traded a medical career for winemaking.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph talks about her Sauvignon Blanc.
• South Central Coast.
  Iris Rideau publishes a memoir.
• South Central Coast.
  Clarissa Nagy is a key member of the Riverbench team.
• Statewide.
  Winemakers can be surfers.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck celebrates opening of Burgess Cellars tasting room.
• South Central Coast.
  Janell Dusi in a podcast.

[May 2022]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote is trusting her instincts as a mother and winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton putting her stamp on Freemark Abbey.
• Napa Valley.
  Jenny Wagner is a winemaker in a first family of California wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Cara Morrison, Chardonnay winemaker at Sonoma-Cutrer, talks about the winery's latest releases.
• Sonoma County.
  Melissa Stackhouse joins Dutton-Goldfield Winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Lisa Bishop Forbes crafts a wine honoring the Hispanic legacy at Primani Wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph continues with Fiddlestix fruit.
• South Central Coast.
  Get to know Iris Rideau, the first Black woman to own a commercial winery in the US.
• South Central Coast.
  Vailia From and Riley Hubbard are part of the Tin City collection of wineries.

[Apr 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Meet some women winemakers in the Lodi area.
• Livermore Valley.
  Women winemakers of "The Block" are highlights of Livermore.
• Napa Valley.
  Nicole Marchesi, winemaker for Far Niente, is among the those crafting tasty Chardonnays.
• North Central Coast.
  Sabrine Rodems talks about the magic she brings to Wrath Wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Kristen Barnhisel's Sauvignon Blanc shines at Monterey Wine Competition.
• South Central Coast.
  Sonja Magdevski talks about her career.
• Statewide.
  As part of its Women's History Month Series, Wine Enthusiast's Senior Editor Stacy Briscoe speaks with book co-author, Dr. Lucia Albino Gilbert, about Women Winemakers: Personal Odysseys.

[Mar 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Elyse Perry leads session on Spanish varietals.
• Central Valley.
  Laura Chadwell is taking Oak Ridge Winery to the next level.
• Central Valley.
  Women are a key part of the Lodi appellation.
• Central Valley.
  More on the women of Lodi.
• Mendocino County.
  Tami McKay is the winemaker at Windsor Vineyards in Hopland.
• Napa Valley.
  Remi Cohen is leading the way at Domaine Carneros.
• Napa Valley.
  Victoria Coleman outlines her journey to becoming a lead winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Nana Meriwether is crafting unusual wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Heidi Peterson Barrett is leaving Kenzo Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle featured in podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Celia Welch crafts a Cabernet Sauvignon that is worth the wait.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna explains her approach to making Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger heads for Aspen.
• Sonoma County.
  Kara Marie Groom leaping into petillant style.
• Sonoma County.
  Zelma Long talks about her career.
• Sonoma County.
  Martha Stouman talks about natural wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Hélène Seillan has a foot in both the Sonoma Valley and Bordeaux.
• Northern California.
  Five women making wine in the Livermore Valley.
• South Central Coast.
  Celebrate women winemakers.
• South Central Coast.
  Women in wine and food celebrated.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris brings her Bosnian winemaking talents to Alma Rosa.
• South Central Coast.
  Wife and husband team love music and making wine.
• Southern California.
  Meet some women in the wine industry of Southern California.
• Statewide.
  Meet five women involved in winemaking.

[Feb 2022]

• Napa Valley.
  Shaina Harding partners with an Olympic medalist in swimming to found Gaderian Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Díaz Muñoz brings a Spanish influence to Napa.
• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Green named winemaker for FEL Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebekah Wineburg in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Victoria Coleman leads the way for Black female winemakers.
• Napa Valley.
  Jaimee Motley and Avery Heelan among the winemakers leading historic Napa wineries.
• Northern California.
  Shauna Rosenblum, Carol Shelton, and Gina Giugni among the winemakers talking about the evolution of Zinfandel.
• Sonoma County.
  Theodora Lee, winemaker and owner of Theopolis Vineyards, establishes fund to support viticulture and enology students.
• South Central Coast.
  Iris Rideau is a true trailblazer.
• South Central Coast.
  Iris Rideau seizes opportunity in business and wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Janell Dusi and Jordan Fiorentini spearhead the California Zinfandel Trail.
• South Central Coast.
  Farewell to Kitá.
• South Central Coast.
  Alice Anderson founds Âmevive Wine in the Santa Ynez Valley.
• Statewide.
  Domaine Carneros announces its 2022 program of mentorship and scholarship.

[Jan 2022]

• Central Valley.
  Susan Tipton's 2020 Viognier named Best White at the 22nd annual San Francisco Chronicle Competition.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Díaz Muñoz turns a sidetrip to Napa into the role of winemaker at Ehlers.
• Napa Valley.
  Molly Hill is leaving Sequoia Grove to focus on her own label, GRO Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Celia Welch crafts a new Rutherford Cabernet.
• Napa Valley.
  Mary Wells Coyle talks about the mission of ONEHOPE Wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Elizabeth Tangney and Kathryn Sloan are pursuing the "monopole" philosophy.
• Sonoma County.
  Meghan Rech may find that dressage mixes with wine at Castle Rock Winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Jaime "JJ" Dowell has her first wines released for West Coast Wine Partners.
• Sonoma County.
  Meet some of Sonoma's up and coming winemakers.
• Sonoma/Napa Valleys.
  Motherhood a challenge for women winemakers.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobson found that the Santa Ynez region "checked all the boxes."
• South Central Coast.
  Valia From and Jordan Fiorentini are among the Paso Robles winemakers using amphorae.
• South Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg continues the tradition at Alta Colina.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez's role as winemaker for Kitá Wines coming to an end as winery is being closed.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó are focusing on developing their own winery, Camins 2 Dreams.
• Southern California.
  A TV offering worth watching.

[Dec 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison celebrates the Golden Anniversary of her Kronos vineyard.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle crafting high-end Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Northern California.
  Anna Bassett describes the wines of her Bonifacia label.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff, winemaker at Pfendler Vineyards is among the individuals talking about the effect of wind on grapes.
• Sonoma County.
  Jenna Davis crafts site-specific wines at DuMOL.
• Sonoma County.
  Maggie Kruse, a native of the Midwest, is crafting elegant Cabs at Jordan.
• South Central Coast.
  Karen Steinwach remaining as winemaker at Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard after its sale.
• South Central Coast.
  Gretchen Voelcker crafting wines for the Ballard Canyon brand of Piazza Family Wines.

[Nov 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Mari Wells Coyle is crafting wine that has a purpose.
• Napa Valley.
  Jennifer Rue is part of a time of women at Oakville Ranch winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Shelly Rafanellia and Eva Dehlinger are among the winemakers commenting on Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Sonoma County.
  Over half of the "21 Rising Stars on Sonoma's Wine Scene" are women.
• Sonoma County.
  Cara Morrison and Zidaniela Arcidiacono are crafting Burgundian-style wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Sunny Doench forgoes acting for winemaking.
• South Central Coast.
  Lane Tanner has suggested wine pairings for Thanksgiving.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph is changing directions with the sale of her Fiddlestix Vineyard.

[Oct 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Julie Johnson and Chris Kajani are "employing" raptors.
• Napa Valley.
  Carmel Greenberg breathing new life into Clos du Val.
• Napa Valley.
  Carmel Greenberg is the first Israeli woman to be a head winemaker in Napa.
• South Central Coast.
  Kristin Bryden named General Manager at Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez named "Winemaker of the Year" as part of the 2021 VinePair Next Wave Awards.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez continues to make headlines.
• South Central Coast.
  Clarissa Nagy and Kristen Bryden part of making the Santa Barbara area a wine destination.

[Sep 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Nova Cadamatre takes you around the country.
• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot is the guiding light at Cade Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nicholls comments on Markham Vineyards' Merlot.
• Napa Valley.
  Crissy Wittmann develops new brand at The Prisoner Wine Company.
• Northern California.
  Jane Khoury combines winemaking with nursing.
• Northern California.
  Mabel Ojeda named as winemaker for Bravante Vineyards.
• Sonoma County.
  Abby Watt named winemaker at Medlock Ames Winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Penelope Gadd-Coster talks about the new vineyard experiment for Rack & Riddle.
• South Central Coast.
  Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez are crafting outstanding wines at Camins 2 Dreams.
• South Central Coast.
  Mercy Torres and Ariana Godina are beginning their journey to becoming winemakers.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez talks about her winemaking.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris's wines earn high marks.
• South Central.
  Alisa Jacobson has Turning Tide Wines as her dream project.
• Statewide.
  Pam Starr, Kari Auringer, and Lydia Cummins featured in podcasts #158, #189, and #151, respectively.
• Statewide.
  Susan Doyle named Vice President of Vineyards and Winemaking for Riboli Family Wines.
• Statewide.
  Ana Diogo-Draper among the winemakers concerned about the drought.

[Aug 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Rosemary Cakebread is a collaborator.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote announces start of harvest at Domaine Chandon.
• Napa Valley.
  Sharon Kazan Harris connects women winemakers in the Napa Valley and Bordeaux.
• Napa Valley.
  Chrissy Wittman of The Prisoner talks about her career and her wines in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Kari Auringer is part of Cornerstone Cellars 30th year of crafting wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Linda Trotta's Bread and Butter wines find a new home in Napa.
• Napa Valley.
  Aimee Baker is the new Director of Winemaking for Trinchero.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison's wines are reviewed.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani opts for the wine world rather than a life in biotech.
• Northern California.
  Dr. Chris Wachira opens tasting room in Alameda.
• Sonoma County.
  Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse are crafting wines from under-represented varietals.
• South Central Coast.
  Meet some new-generation winemakers.

[Jul 2021]

• Central Valley.
  Susan Tipton describes the impact of drought.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French making her mark in the Napa Valley.
• Napa Valley.
  Stacy Vogel named winemaker at Plata Wine Partners.
• Napa Valley.
  Remi Cohen is leading Domaine Carneros.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebecca George joins Brandlin Estate as associate winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Avery Heelan has been named winemaker at Larkmead Vineyards.
• Sonoma County.
  Carol Shelton named "Winemaker of the Year" by the Women’s International Wine Competition 2021.
• Sonoma County.
  Jennifer Reichardt and Sarah Morgenstern are making Little Trouble Wine Co. a go.
• Sonoma County.
  Alice Warnecke Sutro leads hikes through the vineyard.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris is an inspiring winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobson leaving the Napa Valley to focus on her own brand, Turning Tide Wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Meet three of the women of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines.
• Southern California.
  Carol Shelton reminisces about Don Galleano.

[Jun 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Sara Fowler of Peju Winery featured in Vino Lingo Video.
• Napa Valley.
  Jessica Koga named as winemaker at Schramsberg Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle is in the process of modernizing her winery.
• Northern California.
  Lisa Howard making her mark in wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Carol Shelton Wine's 2019 Coquille Rouge awarded "Best of Show/Best of Red" in the Central Coast Wine Competition.
• Sonoma County.
  Meet the women winemakers featured at the Sonoma Batonnage.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia promotes equality.
• South Central Coast.
  Gina Giugni, Natalie Siddique, Alice Anderson, Mireia Taribó, Tara Gomez, Simmone Mitchelson are among the wine mavericks.
• South Central Coast.
  Kristen Bryden making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at Tread Wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribò are partners in winemaking and life.
• South Central Coast.
  Jordan Fiorentini in a YouTube presentation.
• South Central Coast.
  Alecia Beth Moore, aka Pink, focused on her wine during the pandemic.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris in a podcast.
• South Central Coast.
  Alice Anderson of âmevive makes Rhône-style wines.

[May 2021]

• Central Valley.
  Beth Liston promoted to Director of Winemaking for Dark Horse.
• Central Valley.
  Sierra Zeiter's 2020 Fiona recognized as "Best of Show White" at 2021 International Women's Wine Competition.
• Lake/Mendocino County.
  Margaret Leonardi promoted to winemaker at Fetzer Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Colleen FitzGerald promoted to winemaker at Pine Ridge Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Samantha Sheehan inspired by ravens.
• Napa Valley.
  Brittany Sherwood replicates Joe Heitz's "Lot C-91."
• Napa Valley.
  Justine Labbé appointed winemaker at Cathiard Family Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Vanessa Wong making some fine wines from Sonoma Coast fruit.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia promoted to Director of Winemaking at Gary Farrell Winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Maggie Kruse assessing quality of fruit from recently acquired vineyard.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph is again providing a venue for live music at Fiddlehead Winery.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisa Jacobson launches "Turning Tide," her own brand.

[Apr 2021]

• Lake/Mendocino County.
  Margaret Leonardi, winemaker at Fetzer Hopland, is a North Bay Business Journal 2021 Forty Under 40 awardee.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Diaz Muñoz in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Nova Cadamatre is a prominent bi-coastal winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote parlayed an internship into a directorship.
• Solano County.
  Lisa Howard, co-owner and winemaker at Tolenas Winery, is a North Bay Business Journal 2021 Forty Under 40 awardee.
• Sonoma County.
  Katy Wilson is leveling the field for women winemakers.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff seeking zero-tolerance policy.
• South Central Coast.
  Brooke Carhartt of Carhartt Family Wines markets her wines exclusively to club members, visitors to the tasting room, and on-line.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez featured in Season 2 of Verticals.

[Mar 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith uses her expertise as a geneticist to clarify the heritage of Petite Sirah.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nicholls talks about a new addition to the Markham Napa Valley Vineyards portfolio.
• Napa Valley.
  Kudos to some of the Valley's leading women winemakers.
• Napa Valley.
  Stephanie Jacobs talks about her role at Cakebread Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Brooke Bobyak has been named winemaker for Bella Union winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Allison Wilson talks about the challenges being faced by viticulturists.
• Napa Valley.
  Heidi and Chelsea Barrett are the first mother/daughter team to judge at the North Coast Wine Challenge.
• North Central Coast.
  Simonne Mitchelson has a hand in both large and micro wineries.
• Northern California.
  Rhonda Wood of Wood Family Vineyards a big winner of awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
• Northern California.
  Selling their wines is a challenge for small wineries.
• Sonoma County.
  Alicia Sylvester named winemaker for Banshee Wines in Healdsburg.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff is interviewed about her winemaking.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman sets an example for women in the wine industry.
• Sonoma County.
  Teresa Heredia is grateful for women winemakers who paved the way for others in the industry.
• South Central Coast.
  Gretchen Voelcker talks about her career in wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Kristin Bryden, winemaker at Zaca Mesa, talks about TREAD.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris, winemaker for Alma Rosa, is in love with the Santa Barbara area.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris riding high in Santa Barbara County.
• Statewide.
  Meet four women winemakers who know winemaking at its best.
• Statewide.
  Women's ownership of wineries empirically evaluated.

[Feb 2021]

• Central Valley.
  Susan Tipton, winemaker at Acquiesce Winery, talks about making Rhône varietals.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristi Koford celebrating her 50th(!) harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Laura Diaz Muñoz featured in podcast.
• North Central Coast.
  Elizabeth Kester promoted to Head of Winemaking at Wente Family Estates winery.
• Northern California.
  Cary Quintana runs a one-woman winery.
• Northern California.
  Cathy Corison touted by Eric Asimov as a winemaker who produced excellent wine despite a challenging vintage.
• Northern California.
  Women winemakers are recognized.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff of Trombetta Family Wines featured in podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi von der Mehden maintaining the high quality of wines at Merry Edwards Winery.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris has gone from a war zone to the hills of Santa Barbara.

[Jan 2021]

• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle named as winemaker at Dalla Valle Vineyards.
• North Central Coast.
  Laura Brennan Bissell is interviewed while on holiday in Hawaii.
• Northern California.
  Cynthia Cosco is moving her winery and tasting room to Alameda.
• Sonoma County.
  Amy Chenoweth talks about becoming a winemaker.
• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock featured in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia and Heidi von der Mehden describe their respective "neighborhoods."
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman has deep roots in winemaking.
• Sonoma County.
  Sarah Quider named VP of Winemaking for Foley Family Wines' Sonoma County Portfolio.
• South Central Coast.
  Gretchen Voelcker joins Piazza Family Wines as its winemaker..

[Dec 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Evyn Cameron of Crocker & Starr winery featured in podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Jaimee Motley named as winemaker for Stony Hill Vineyard.
• North Central Coast.
  Kristie Tacey talks about her journey into winemaking.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman wins Wine, Beer & Spirits Industry Award.
• South Central Coast.
  Chelsea Franchi of Tablas Creek wins Cellar Worker Award from the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
• South Central Coast.
  Women winemakers hosting a benefit for FoodBank.
• South Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg of Alta Colina is interviewed.
• Statewide.
  Esther Mobley lists 12 of the best California wines; five of them are produced by women!

[Nov 2020]

• Sonoma County.
  Kaitlin Childers is producing Sauveteur Rouge, a light red blend from the Alexander Valley.
• Sonoma County.
  Kathleen Inman continues to make the news.
• Sonoma County.
  Judy Jordan and her Geodesy wines are the source of support for WG Edge (Women Gaining an Edge).
• Southern California.
  Alysha Stehley is not to be mistaken for a "cellar rat."

[Oct 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Women winemakers lead in Napa Valley.
• Santa Cruz Mountains.
  Nicole Walsh among the winemakers grappling with the aftermath of fires.
• Sonoma County.
  Jennifer Reichardt is featured in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Rosalind Reynolds of Emme Wines has a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana González Rave speaks her mind about winemaking.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez talks about winemaking the "Chumash way."

[Sep 2020]

• Anderson Valley.
  Smith Story Wine Cellars, where Katy Wilson is the winemaker, will not be producing a 2020 vintage because of smoke taint.
• Mendocino/Lake County.
  Theodora Lee named to Wine Business Monthly's list of 2020 Wine Industry Leaders.
• Napa Valley.
  Several women winemakers comment on harvest in the Napa Valley.
• Napa Valley.
  Cherie Melka gives an update on harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck becoming winemaker for Burgess Cellars.
• Sonoma County.
  Elizabeth Valdez is a leading winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Santa Barbara County Women Winemakers donate to FoodBank.
• Statewide.
  California's next generation women winemakers are highlighted.
• Statewide.
  The Gilberts analyze progress for women winemakers.

[Aug 2020]

• Lake County.
  Annette Hoff is joining Shannon Ridge Family Wines.
• Mendocino County.
  Milla Handley remembered by Steve Heimoff.
• Mendocino County.
  Milla Handley, a pioneer among women winemakers, has passed away from Covid-19.
• Mendocino County.
  Mila Handley: more memories of her life.
• Napa Valley.
  Whitney Fisher continues the family legacy at Fisher Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Several women are among the winemakers commenting on the 2020 harvest.
• North Central Coast.
  Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wines has an admirer of her wines: Kamala Harris!
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia has her say on early picking, great vineyards, and overripe bananas.
• Sonoma County.
  Brenae Royal oversees the Monte Rosso vineyard.
• Sonoma County.
  Zidanelia Arcidiacono makes Wine Enthusiast's 2020 40 under 40 list.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave knew as a teenager that the wine industry was in her future.
• Sonoma County.
  Angelina Mondavi adds Sojourn Cellars to her portfolio of wineries.
• Sonoma County.
  Kerith Overstreet talks harvest in the midst of the pandemic and the way forward for small wineries.
• Sonoma County.
  Megan Glaab among those talking about the path to becoming a winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars is interviewed.
• Statewide.
  Tara Gomez, Shalini Shakar, and Jaimee Motley are California winemakers to be reckoned with.

[Jul 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Alison Frichtl Hollister promoted to Senior Winemaker at Hall Family Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Eileen Crane retiring from Domaine Carneros.
• Napa Valley.
  Five women winemakers in Napa to talk about their wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Lucia and John Gilbert will be hosting a virtual wine tasting featuring wines by five outstanding winemakers of the Napa Valley.
• Napa Valley.
  Jen Beloz excited about opening of Faust Haus in the midst of the pandemic.
• North Central Coast.
  Shauna Rosenblum's Rock Wall Wine Co. is the place to go in Alameda.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Women are invigorating the Petaluma Gap AVA.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Kathleen Inman featured in article.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Maggie Kruse, newly-appointed winemaker at Jordan, helps the winery deal with the pandemic.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Theresa Heredia of Gary Ferrell Winery talks about single-vineyard wines.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Helen Turleys Marcassin wines among the most expensive in the Sonoma area.
• South Central Coast.
  Angela Osborne leaving Folding Hills Winery to focus on her own brand.
• South Central Coast.
  Sonya Magdevski is a formidable winemaker in the Santa Barbara region.
• South Central Coast.
  Syrahs produced by Nicole Pope at Stolo Family Vineyards and Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó at Camins 2 Dream are among 10 cold-climate wines featured.

[Jun 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr shares her thoughts on wine.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Penny Gadd-Coster makes bubbly for the Breathless brand.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Katy Wilson talks about her winemaking career.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Heidi von der Mehden talks about the wines she's making at Merry Edwards.
• South Central Coast.
  Angela Osborne leaving as winemaker at Folding Hills to concentrate on her own brand, A Tribute to Grace.
• South Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg of Alta Colina talks about three of her wines she's currently drinking.

[May 2020]

• Central Coast.
  Wynne Solomon is up and coming as a winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison is again a finalist for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Producer category.
• Napa Valley.
  Alycia and Angelina Mondavi talk about marketing wine in the midst of the pandemic.
• Napa Valley.
  Geneviève Janssens talks about Napa Valley's "other" cabernet.
• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger talks about winemaking.
• Napa/Sonoma Valleys.
  Find out about some of the women behind the wines.
• North Central.
  Tracey Brandt of Donkey and Goat is hosting a drive-through wine party.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Teresa Heredia and Tiffany Kuhn, winemaker and estate sommelier, respectively, at Gary Farrell are hosting virtual winetastings.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribo not only love making wine and love one another as well.

[Apr 2020]

• Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg becomes winemaker at Alta Colina.
• Napa Valley.
  Join Chrissy Wittmann for a tasting of The Prisoner wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Eileen Crane stepping down as CEO of Domaine Carneros.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebecca George of Kelly Fleming Wines leads a winetasting.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton and her predecessor talk about the wine style at Freemark Abbey.
• Napa/Sonoma Valleys.
  Learn about pioneering women in the wine industry.
• North Central.
  Megan Bell sources her fruit from the margins.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Bibiana González Rave describes the making of a Rosé wine.
• Sonoma Valley.
  For Marimar Torres and her daughter, it's not just all about winemaking.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribo launch Camins 2 Dreams in Lompoc.
• South Central Coast.
  Vailia Esh, Kristin Barnhisel, and Karen Steinwachs are serious about their Sauvignon Blanc.

[Mar 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French on the job at the rebuilt Signorello Estate.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Maggie Kruse now directing both winemaking and viticulture at Jordan Vineyard & Winery.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Kathleen Inman has a solution to wine tasting during these challenging times.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez is a history-making winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Women winemakers of Santa Barbara County celebrate International Women's Day.
• Statewide.
  Dawna Jones is a proud graduate of Southern University.
• Statewide.
  Barbara Banke outlines plans for Jackson Family Wines.
• Statewide.
  Hildegard Heymann named to 2020 ASEV Merit Award.

[Feb 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Sally Nightingale Small named as Small Lot & Research Winemaker at Cuvaison.
• Napa Valley.
  Shawna Miller of Luna Vineyards is celebrating 25 years of making Sangiovese.
• Napa Valley.
  Megan Gunderson named Director of Winemaking at HALL Family Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French notes that grapes don't care about your gender.
• Napa Valley.
  The wines made by women winemakers at Rudd Wines and Darioush shine at Premier Napa Valley wine auction.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison among the semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard as Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nicholls proud that Markham Vineyards is a partner of the film, "A Fine Line."
• Sonoma County.
  Women for WineSense planning major event.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Jamie Benziger maintains the family tradition in the wine industry..
• Sonoma Valley.
  Zelma Long is a zealous supporter of women in the wine industry.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez is a Native American winemaker on the rise.
• Statewide.
  Maura Johnson of March Wines and Cindy Cosco of Passaggio Wines are among the participants in the Garagiste Wine Festival held in Sonoma.

[Jan 2020]

• Central Coast.
  Nicole Walsh remaining at Bonny Doon after its sale by Randall Grahm.
• Central Coast.
  Samra Morris, a native of Bosnia, is named Winemaker at Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards.
• Central Valley.
  Sierra Zeiter named new Head Winemaker at Oak Farm Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton replaces Ted Edwards as head winemaker at Freemark Abbey.
• Napa Valley.
  Hope Goldie is named Director of Winemaking at Darioush Winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr gets interviewed.
• North Central Coast.
  Martha Stoumen touts natural wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Carol Shelton's Wild Thing Zinfandel named as one of Best of Class for organic wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Angelina Mondavi establishing Harrow Cellars at former Ravenswood site.
• Sonoma County.
  La Crema, where Jen Wilson is the winemaker, is subject of a reassessment.
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Vineyards is a chemist of wine.

[Dec 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Vailia Esh, owner of Desparada Wines, among the winemakers feature in a documentary about Tin City..
• Central Coast.
  Molly Bohlman, Niner Wine Estates winemaker, tests yeasts as part of her experimenation in winemaking.
• Central Valley.
  Karen Birmingham, winemaker at LangeTwins Family, is crafting a new single-vineyard Barbera.
• Napa Valley.
  Elaine St. Clair is both a winemaker and brewmaster.
• Napa Valley.
  Jennifer Williams of Zeitgeist Cellars works with her spouse in running the small winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi, winemaker for Aloft, a family venture, introduces the winery's first white varietal. Chenin Blanc.
• Napa Valley.
  Chrissy Wittmann, Director of Winemaking for The Prisoner, introducing a luxury wine portfolio.
• Sonoma County.
  Carol Shelton is the "Queen of Zinfandel," but her Coquille Blanc has just been rated No. 41 on Wine Spectator's list of Top 100 Wine List of 2019.
• Sonoma County.
  Carol Shelton of Carol Shelton Wines and Katy Wilson of Anaba Wines are crafting red wines that will warm your heart.

[Nov 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Gott is not just a winemaker.
• Sonoma County.
  Diane Wilson describes the fire damage to the Soda Rock as surreal.
• Sonoma County.
  Wine Women to hold industry-wide conference.
• Sonoma County.
  Zelma Long, a trailblazer winemaker, feature in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Helen Turley to be inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

[Oct 2019]

• Southern California.
  Alysha Stehly and Emily Towe are part of making San Diego a haven for natural wines.

[Oct 2019]

• Central Valley.
  Kathy Stonum, winemaker and owner of Stonum Vineyards, is developing a prestige winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Allison Tauziet's "boss" at Colgin Cellars talks about her decision to sell the winery to LVMH.
• Sonoma County.
  Barbara Lindblom remembers MaryAnn Graf.
• Sonoma County.
  Katy Wilson takes pride in the new tasting room at Anaba Wines.
• Sonoma County.
  Treat yourself to an interview with Merry Edwards!
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff named as winemaker for Pfendler Vineyards.
• Sonoma County.
  Hélène Seillan and her father are the team making wine at Vérité.

[Sep 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock and Gina Gallo collaborate in producing award-winning Pinot Noir.

[Sep 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Nicole Bertotti Pope and Kamee Knutson pleased with the late harvest occurring in the San Luis Obispo region.

[Sep 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote is the secret behind Domaine Chandon's success.

[Sep 2019]

• Fairfield.
  Gina Oberti Richmond is the winemaker at Mangels Vineyards.

[Sep 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Lane Tanner of Lumen Wines is a nominee for Wine Enthusiast’s 20th Annual Wine Star Award in the "Winemaker of the Year" category..
• Monterey County.
  Emily Hunt of Drench among the four young winemakers who have recently launched their labels.

[Sep 2019]

• Central Valley.
  Heather Lucas and her husband provide long-aged Chardonnays for a feast.

[Sep 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Heidi Peterson Barrett outlines her success as a winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Deb Juergenson of Apothic Wines makes a limited edition sparkling red wine.

[Aug 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Sarah Cahn Bennett, Jamie Benziger, and Jennifer Reichardt are named among the among Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in the US by Wine Enthusiast .

[Aug 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Tracy Nielsen and Kathleen Inman are awaiting Harvest 2019.

[Aug 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Who are some of the best women winemakers in Napa?.

[Aug 2019]

• San Diego County.
  Linda McWilliams is gearing up for 2019 vintage.

[Aug 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Martha Stouman intentionally relinquishes perfection in making natural wines.

[Aug 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Katy Wilson describes a day of winemaking.

[Jul 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Karin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards and Winery had a story of love to tell.

[Jul 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Kari Auringer shows that a Wisconsin native knows how to make wine.

[Jul 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger is the subject of a podcast.

[Jul 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Maggie Kruse assuming the role of Winemaker at Jordan Winery.

[Jul 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Chantal Forthun is a key part of Flowers Vineyards & Winery as it opens a new tasting room.

[Jul 2019]

• Solano County.
  Lisa Howard is a gold medal winner in the 2019 International Women’s Wine Competition.

[Jun 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Jillian Johnson DeLeon launches Mentida Wines.

[Jun 2019]

• Central Valley.
  Beth Liston has ridden Dark Horse to the fore at E&J Gallo.
• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock of J Vineyards & Winery in the Russian River Valley knows about pairing wine and food.

[Jun 2019]

• State-wide.
  Merry Edwards and wines from Buttonwood Vineyard and Winery and Carol Shelton Wines among awardees at 2019 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

[Jun 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger at Grace Family continues the legacy of the winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Celia Welch knows about making cult wines.

[Jun 2019]

• Sierra Foothills.
  Ann Kraemer of Amador County knows viticulture and the market for her grapes.

[May 2019]

• UC Davis.
  Laura Catena as Walt Klentz Business Speaker presents a talk entitled, “How Science Can Preserve the Ancient Art of Winemaking,” to UC Davis students.

[May 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards and Heidi von der Mehden ensure the future of the winery.
• State-wide.
  Zelma Long receives the Innovation + Quality 2019 Lifetime Innovator Award.

[May 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot, winemaker at CADE Estate Winery, leads a tour of the property.

[May 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Leigh Meyering of MyEnologist in a podcast describes the pathway leading to establishing the firm .

[May 2019]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Celebrate some mother/daughter pairs in the wine industry!

[May 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock, winemaker for J Vineyards and Winery in the Russian River Valley, knows about pairing wine and food.

[May 2019]

• Carneros.
  Eileen Crane's Domaine Chandon Brut Rosé 2015 named best of show for sparkling wines at the Rosé Competition 2019.

[May 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Petaluma Gap women winemakers' lot of Pinot Noir outdraws bids for the men's lot of this varietal at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction.

[Apr 2019]

• State-wide.
  Leticia Chacon-Rodriguez is the new winemaker at the University of California, Davis.

[Apr 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Sarah Holt Mullins is making wines at the "end of the world."

[Apr 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore, aka "P!nk," is inspired by the wines of the Loire and Bordeaux.

[Apr 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr, winemaker/owner of Crocker & Starr, stars in the Napa Valley..
• Sonoma County.
  Vanessa Robledo is part of "Harvest Season," a documentary film about the wine industry.

[Apr 2019]

• State-wide.
  Zelma Long named to Lifetime Innovator Award by the Wine Business Monthly editorial team and the Innovation + Quality 2019 Advisory Board.

[Apr 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards wins Wine Lifetime Achievement Award from the California State Fair and the Wine Advisory Task Force.

[Mar 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Calmére Estate Winery opening a tasting room in Carneros, with Sara Fowler as its winemaker.

[Mar 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Executive Winemaking Director Penelope Gadd-Coster enlarges her winemaking team at Rack & Riddle.

[Mar 2019]

• California.
  Barbara Banke talks about her love of wine.

[Mar 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Katie Fay and her husband release their first wine.

[Mar 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Meet the winemakers in attendance at the Solvang Women Winemakers Dinner.
• Sonoma County.
  Jessica Boone of Passalacqua Winery talks about her career.

[Mar 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Ondine Chattan named as Winemaker at Share a Splash Wine Co.

[Mar 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Gina Hildebrand working toward biodynamic certification.
• Central Coast.
  Kat Gaffney and McKenna Giardine are winemakers to watch.

[Mar 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses helps make Ashes and Diamonds happen.

[Mar 2019]

• Central Coast.
  The third annual Women Winemakers Dinner is scheduled for March 8th in Solvang.

[Feb 2019]

• Oakland.
  Fern A. Stroud talks about Black Vines, an organization she founded.
• Yolo County.
  Nicole Salengo of Berryessa Gap Vineyards knows her Zinfandel.

[Feb 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards contemplates her next step.

[Feb 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards sells her winery to Roederer.

[Feb 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Mia Kline in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Zelma Long, Julia Iantosca, and Merry Edwards reminisce about the impact that MaryAnn Graf had on their careers.

[Feb 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Nicole Bertotti Pope and her Stolo winery are highlighted.

[Feb 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Santa Barbara County women winemakers again celebrating International Women's Day.
• Napa Valley.
  Mandy Heldt Donovan is running a risky experiment with brettanomyces, a spoilage yeast.
• North Central Coast.
  Janu Goetz's new winery, Alara Cellars, makes Wine Business Monthly's 2018 Top 10 Hot Brands List.

[Feb 2019]

• Northern California.
  MaryAnn Graf passed away on January 30th.

[Jan 2019]

• Central Valley.
  Jillian Johnson’s Onesta Wines named as 2018 Hot Brand by Wine Business Monthly.

[Jan 2019]

• California.
  Kristen Barnhisel and Cynthia Lohr, Winemaker and Co-Owner of J. Lohr Vineyards and Wine, respectively epitomize the winery's support of women in the industry.

[Jan 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Lagier Meredith Vineyard, co-owned by Carole Meredith, is named a "Hot Brand" by Wine Business Monthly.

[Jan 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Samantha Rudd asserts her own vision at Rudd Estate.

[Jan 2019]

• State-wide.
  Judy Jordan, former owner of J Vineyards & Winery, launches new project benefiting women in the wine industry.

[Jan 2019]

• Paso Robles.
  Susan Mahler has cracked the code at Cypher Winery.

[Dec 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore, an artist more commonly known by her stage name of "Pink" or "P!nk," has just released her first wines.

[Dec 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Zidanelia Arcidiacono, assistant winemaker at Sonoma Cutrer, strives to make the wine industry more inclusive..

[Dec 2018]

• Mendicino.
  Leslie Sisneros is making notable wines in the underrated Mendicino region..

[Nov 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock, winemaker at J Vineyards & Winery, is a leader in making sparkling wines.

[Nov 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Jennifer Reichardt of Raft Wines combines raising ducks with making wine..

[Nov 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Crissy Whitman is celebrating the opening of the new Prisoner Wine Co. winery.

[Nov 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison is an advocate for old vines.

[Nov 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Amanda Weaver exits the tasting room to become an assistant in the cellar at Tablas Creek.

[Nov 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Shawna Miller, winemaker at Luna Vineyards, talks about the new collection being launched by the winery.

[Nov 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Laurie Jervis defines herself as a vigneron in her position at Martian Ranch & Vineyard.

[Oct 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Kathryn Carothers named Winemaker at Bryant Estate.

[Oct 2018]

• Mendicino.
  Sisters Rachel and Sami Ruddick establish themselves in the wine industry.
• Napa Valley.
  Crissy Whitman will be producing her The Prisoner wines at a renovated facility in Napa.

[Oct 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses brings Burgnundian orientation to Napa.
• Northern California.
  Martha Stoumen masters the production of Nero d'Avola.

[Oct 2018]

• Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
  Alison Crowe talks about the 2018 harvest in Northern California.

[Oct 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote is reinventing Domaine Chandon's style.

[Oct 2018]

• Sonoma.
  Two of the three sweepstakes winners at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night are wines made by women.

[Sep 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore, a.k.a. Pink, has a secret life in winemaking.

[Sep 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison stars in a podcast.

[Sep 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Lauren Barrett appointed as new Blending Winemaker at The Thornhill Companies.

[Sep 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Amy Butler is making Italian varietals at Pelletiere Estate Vineyard & Winery..

[Sep 2018]

• Sonoma.
  Jaimee Motley turns from painting to making wine.

[Aug 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Laura Barrett, Dawnine Dyer, Kristin Belair, Jennifer Rue, and Elizabeth Vianna are among the winemakers quoted regarding the 2018 harvest.

[Aug 2018]

• Statewide.
  Megan Glaab, Jaimee Motley, and Angela Osborne considered among the most innovative winemakers in California.

[Aug 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Dream Big Darling aims to benefit women who aspire to working in the wine and spirits industry.
• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith describes tracking the origin of Zinfandel grapes.

[Aug 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Corey Whitaker and Waverly Accurso named assistant winemaker and enologist, respectively, at Frank Family Vineyards.

[Jul 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison is an icon among winemakers in the Napa Valley.

[Jul 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Genevieve Janssens named Chief Winemaker at Robert Mondavi and Nova Cadamatre becomes Senior Director of Winemaking there.

[Jul 2018]

• Paso Robles.
  Candice Reinertson talks about her career and love of winemaking.

[Jun 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Courtney Foley name as head winemaker at Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery.

[Jun 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Meet three of the women winemakers of Sonoma County.

[Jun 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Healdsburg has it all, including women winemakers.

[Jun 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Heidi Barrett describes her career in the wine industry.

[May 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Colleen FitzGerald takes charge of winemaking for Chenin Blanc + Viognier at Pine Ridge Vineyards.

[May 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Stacy Vogel of Miner Family Winery describes her life in the wine industry.

[May 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Kathleen Inman finds her way back to Napa.

[Apr 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote's first vintage of sparkling wine is being released.

[Apr 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Confronting the gender gap in the wine industry.

[Apr 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr and Evyn Cameron make a great team at Crocker & Starr.

[Apr 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Ana Diogo Draper describes her pathway to becoming a winemaker.

[Apr 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Susan Lueker and Lisa Evich are to be toasted for their Simi Chardonnay.

[Apr 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards, a disruptor in the wine industry.

[Mar 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Erin Green joins Ehret Family Winery as consultant.

[Mar 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Kristin Bryden, winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, is part of the winery's 45th anniversary.

[Mar 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Becky George, winemaker for Kelly Fleming Wines, elaborates on her career in the wine industry.

[Mar 2018]

• Lake County.
  Kathryn Finn is named Assistant Winemaker at Steele Wines.
• South Central.
  Gretchen Voelcker pouring her wines at the Women Winemakers Dinner in March.

[Feb 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Maria Echavarria is an iconic vineyard worker at Porter Creek Vineyards..

[Feb 2018]

• UC Davis.
  Linda Bisson's contributions to the science of winemaking recognized at a symposium in her honor.

[Feb 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Rosemary Cakebread talks about her experiences in the wine industry.

[Feb 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Amy Bess Cook is shining a light on the winemaking women of Sonoma.

[Feb 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Lindsey Wallingford named as Associate Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Saint Helena Winery.

[Jan 2018]

• Central Coast.
  Nicole Pope is bringing Stolo wines to the forefront.

[Jan 2018]

• Sonoma County.
  Merry Edwards has her 2016 Sauvignon Blanc named "Wine of the Week" by the Press Democrat newspaper in Napa.

[Jan 2018]

• Los Angeles.
  Vinafore, an LA wine shop, focusses on wines made by women.

[Jan 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses has added Ashes and Diamonds to her portfolio of winemaking positions.

[Jan 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Laura Brennan Bissell of Inconnu is a winemaker to watch.
• Sonoma County.
  Amy Bess Cook has authored a list of wineries owned by women in Sonoma County.

[Nov 2017]

• Russian River.
  Theresa Heredia's 2015 Russian River Selection Chardonnay produced for the Gary Farrell Winery has been named the top wine for 2017 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

[Nov 2017]

• Central Valley.
  Gina Gallo presents at the 2018 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Scramento.

[Nov 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Violet Grgich assumes the presidency at Grigich Hills Estate Winery.

[Nov 2017]

• Sonoma.
  MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, at which Heidi Bridenhagen is the winemaker, named as the “Best Overall Winery” and the “Best Tasting Room in Sonoma or Napa” by San Francisco magazine.

[Nov 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Kelly Woods, winemaker at Burgess Cellars, is part of the 45th anniversary of the winery.

[Nov 2017]

• Central Coast.
  Louisa and Bob Lundquist are celebrating the opening of their new tasting room.

[Nov 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger finds Grace in Nepal.

[Oct 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Ana Diogo Draper shares her views prior to the devastating fires in the Napa Valley.

[Oct 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Kaitlyn Sulenski joins Rutherford Wine Company as Assistant Winemaker.

[Oct 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Carol Meredith makes wine under the Lagier-Meredith label.

[Sep 2017]

• Sonoma.
  Jamie Benziger continues the family tradition of winemaking.
• Southern California.
  Vinovore spotlights winemakers who are women.

[Sep 2017]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Pam Starr and other winemakers lament the effects of the Labor Day heat spike.

[Aug 2017]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Linda Trotta named as winemaker at Jamieson Ranch.

[Aug 2017]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Jaime “JJ” Dowell is the new winemaker at the family-owned Round Pond Estate.

[Jul 2017]

• Northern California.
  Robin and Andréa McBride introduce their line of wines in Detroit.

[Jul 2017]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant is named as winemaker at Conn Creek.

[Jun 2017]

• Northern California.
  Meet ten outstanding women winemakers!

[May 2017]

• Carneros.
  Eileen Crane is the queen of bubbly.

[Apr 2017]

• Sonoma Valley.
  Merry Edwards's groundbreaking career in winemaking.

[Apr 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Sara Fowler of Peju Province Winery named "Napa Valley Winemaker of the Year" for second consecutive year.

[Mar 2017]

• Sonoma Valley.
  Merry Edwards's career is a fascinating professional journey.

[Mar 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Heidi Peterson Barrett's pathway in winemaking is fascinating.

[Mar 2017]

• Santa Barbara.
  Winemakers celebrate International Women's Day.

[Mar 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  The Spottswoode Estate has an interesting, including some famous female winemakers.

[Mar 2017]

• San Francisco.
  Barbara Gratta is a full-fledged garagiste.

[Mar 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Honoring Josephine Tychson, winemaker in the late 19th century!

[Mar 2017]

• South Central Coast.
  Lane Tanner and her partner are making Lumen Wines a "Rising Star."

[Feb 2017]

• Santa Barbara.
  Celebration of International Women's Day on tap for female winemakers.

[Feb 2017]

• Santa Barbara.
  Alison Thomson at L.A. Lepiane Winery brings Nebbiolo and Barbera to the fore.

[Feb 2017]

• Sonoma Valley.
  Kat Doescher says wines aren't must for pairing with foods.

[Jan 2017]

• Napa Valley.
  Rosemary Cakebread talks about her sterling career and other topics.

[Jan 2017]

• Mendocino.
  Stephenie Rivin is the "princess" behind Princess and Peasant wines.

[Nov 2016]

• Central Coast.
  Therese Martin oversees the harvest at Martin Ranch Winery.

[Nov 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Aimée Sunseri is the seventh consecutive family winemaker at Nichelini Winery.

[Oct 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Alison Crowe's opinion of the most important decision a winemaker will ever make.

[Oct 2016]

• Santa Barbara.
  Who was one of the first two women winemakers in Santa Barbara County?

[Oct 2016]

• San Francisco.
  Kristie Tacey is among the winemakers comprising the New Mission Winemakers coalition, which will be hosting a "pop-up" tasting in the SOMA neighborhood.

[Oct 2016]

• South Central Coast.
  Women winemakers on the rise in Santa Barbara County.

[Oct 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Winemaker Aimée Sunseri celebrating the 126th harvest at Nichelini Winery, the oldest family-owned and -operated winery in Napa County.
• Napa Valley.
  From field to the cellar, women's presence in winemaking is increasing.

[Oct 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Female and male winemakers comment on the status of harvest 2016.

[Oct 2016]

• South Central Coast.
  Denise Shurtleff excels in quality and quantity of wine at Cambria Winery.

[Sep 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Harvest is on in the Napa Valley, according to several winemakers.

[Sep 2016]

• South Central.
  Half a dozen women winemakers lead a winetasting at the Santa Barbara Vintners Celebration of Harvest.

[Aug 2016]

• Napa.
  Marisa Taylor joins the Terlato family in celebrating 20-year anniversary of their ownership.

[Aug 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Victoria Coleman transitioned from computer science to winemaking.

[Jun 2016]

• Mendocino.
  Margaret Leonardi making Rosé for Little Black Dress wines.

[Jun 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote moves in as Senior Winemaker at Domaine Chandon.

[May 2016]

• Bay Area.
  Katie Fox celebrates backyard vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Mondavi sisters continue the family tradition in the wine industry.

[Apr 2016]

• Sonoma.
  Sandy Walheim, winemaker at Virginia Dare Winery, dares to plant a clipping from the oldest cultivated grapevine in North America.

[Apr 2016]

• Lodi.
  Jennifer Wall pays attention to consumers when making her wines.

[Mar 2016]

• Central Valley.
  Elyse Perry talks about winemaking in the Central Valley.

[Mar 2016]

• Statewide.
  Read about ten "Wonder Women" of the winemaking world.

[Mar 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Jacky Young is part of the winemaking team at Young Inglewood Winery, which includes all members of her family.

[Mar 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Stacy Vogel crafts a red blend honoring Emily Miner, co-founder of Miner Family Winery.

[Feb 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Amelia Morán Ceja recognized for her contributions to improving living and working conditions of farmworkers.

[Feb 2016]

• Mendocino.
  Nichole Birdsall named Winemaker for Mendocino Wine Company.

[Feb 2016]

• Central Valley.
  Elyse Perry is named winemaker at Bokisch Vineyards.

[Jan 2016]

• Central Coast.
  Kris Curran's career in winemaking is summarized.

[Jan 2016]

• Central Coast.
  Kristin Bryden is promoted to winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards.

[Dec 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Marimar Torres describes her journey to becoming the winemaker at her own winery.

[Dec 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Aimée Sunseri crafts Nichelini's first sparkling wine to celebrate the winery's 125 years in the industry.

[Dec 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave named Winemaker of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle.

[Nov 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Delia Viader, a winemaker who DAREs.

[Nov 2015]

• Central Coast.
  Chelsea Franchi is a key player on the winemaking team at Tablas Creek.

[Nov 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith talks the science of discovering the origin of wine varietals.

[Nov 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Theresa Heredia describes the challenges associated with harvesting grapes at the peak of their potential.

[Nov 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Take a ride along with Heidi Barrett.

[Nov 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Gina Gallo describes the evolution of her winemaking career.

[Oct 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Helen Keplinger shares her career path.

[Oct 2015]

• Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez, a Native American, is making a splash with her wines.

[Oct 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Megan Melief takes us on a trip through some of the vineyards that are sources for the fruit for Bella Union Winery .

[Sep 2015]

• Carneros.
  Eileen Crane and movies: how are they connected?

[Sep 2015]

• Central Valley.
  Jennifer Wall talks about Barefoot wines and her role in producing them.

[Sep 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Susan Lueker talks about her program at Simi Winery.

[Sep 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Fausta Franco-Guerrero is one of the very few Latina winemakers in California.

[Sep 2015]

• South Central.
  Roxie Ward is the newly appointed winemaker at Vincent Vineyards, which has just opened.

[Aug 2015]

• Lake County.
  Joy Merilees at Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has crafted a new proprietary blend, Buck Shack Red.

[Aug 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Megan Melief is named the winemaker at Bella Union, a brand-new winery.

[Aug 2015]

• Central Coast.
  Read about five outstanding women winemakers in the Paso Robles area.
• Central Coast.
  Jennifer and Terry Hoage rebrand their winery.

[Aug 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Aimee Sunseri describes her wines at Nichelini Family Winery.

[Jul 2015]

• Monterey County.
  Kristen Barnhisel is right for making the J. Lohr whites.

[Jul 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton launches her consulting business.

[Jul 2015]

• Sonoma.
  Megan Glaab describes her pathway to becoming a winemaker.

[Jun 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  A 25-year vertical tasting of Cathy Corison's Carbernet Sauvignon is memorable.

[Jun 2015]

• California.
  Lucia and John Gilbert provide a rejoinder to a posting regarding analyses of women vs. men as winemakers.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison talks about her highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon.

[Apr 2015]

• Alameda County.
  Rhonda Wood of Wood Family Wines, both an aviator and winemaker, was selected for induction into the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame.

[Mar 2015]

• Central Coast.
  Casa Dumetz and Babi's Beer Emporium are sites of wine tastings in celebration of Women's History Month and will feature wines produced by women winemakers.

[Jan 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Farmers Jane, aka Angela Osborne and Faith Armstrong Foster, are bringing their version of tea to Boston.

[Jan 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna and Kimberlee Nicholls bring their road show to Tampa.

[Dec 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Stephanie Jacobs assuming the position of winemaker at Cakebread Cellars, replacing the retiring Julianne Laks.

[Jul 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Harvest on in Napa Valley say some women winemakers.
• Sonoma.
  Read about Gina Gallo's take on Chardonnay.

[May 2014]

• Sonoma.
  Here's to women winemakers in Sonoma County!

[Mar 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  "Yes, women can make great wine." Cathy Corison and Diana Snowden Seysses describe their careers as winemakers.

[Mar 2014]

• Southern California.
  Alysha Stehly is a young winemaker and viticulturist to watch.

[Mar 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  The path from Texas to Napa Valley: Christy Melton's successful journey to Clos du Val.

[Mar 2014]

• Northern California.
  Celebrate California women winemakers from the northern part of the state.

[Oct 2013]

• Statewide.
  Various leading winemakers who are women discuss the 2013 harvest.

[Apr 2013]

• Napa Valley.
  Enjoy a video interview with Cathy Corison, a long-time Napa winemaker.
• Napa Valley.
  Get Laurie Hook's take on trellising strategies.
• Napa Valley.
  Get a lesson pruning from Cathy Corison.
• Napa Valley.
  Find out who "Miss Adventure" is and why she's importing grape juice from France.

[Jan 2013]

• Santa Cruz Mountains.
  Read about a viticulturist who's a "wine whisperer".
• Sonoma Valley.
  Read news about a Sonoma Valley winery.

[Aug 2012]

• California: Latest report is publicized.
  The latest research report by the Professors Gilbert receives notice in "Women in Wine News."
• Sonoma: Wine of the Week.
  Read about Katie Bell's selection of an Inman rosé as "Wine of the Week".

[Jul 2012]

• Napa: Kristy Melton, Winemaker.
  Meet Kristy Melton, recently named as the first female winemaker at Clos Du Val.

[Jun 2012]

• North Central: Walnut Creek event.
  A restaurant’s celebration of women winemakers is reported in this posting.
• Napa: A story of friendship.
  This is a wonderful history of the close relationship between two women winemakers who both had their first child at close to the same time.

[Apr 2012]

• Sonoma: Merry Edwards Winery.
  This is an informative interview with Merry Edwards, one of California's foremost winemakers.
• Sonoma: St Francis Winery.
  Katie Madigan is the new Winemaker for Sonoma County at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.

[Mar 2012]

• Napa: Corison Winery.
  Cathy Corison of Corison Winery is named the San Francisco Chronicle's Winemaker of the Year 2011.
• Napa: Spottswoode Estate.
  This winery has a history of employing female winemakers whenever possible. Past winemakers have included Jennifer Williams and Rosemary Cakebread, who continues as its consulting winemaker.
• Sonoma: Simi Winery at 135.
  Simi Winery has a distinguished history of women winemakers, including Zelma Long and Mary Ann Grath, and its current winemaker, Susan Lueker.

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