California News

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

[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/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.
  Nicole Hitchcock leading the way for females in the wine industry.
• 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.
  Zelma Long and Kristen Barnhisel talk about mentoring.
• 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.
• South Central Coast.
  Justin Trabue is a devoted winemaker.

[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.
  Sally Johnson Blum talks harvest 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.
  Cindy Cosco opens her tasting room in Glen Ellen.
• 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.

[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.
• Statewide.
  Meet five women involved in winemaking.
• Southern California.
  Meet some women in the wine industry of Southern California.

[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.
• 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.
  Alice Anderson founds Âmevive Wine in the Santa Ynez Valley.
• 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.
• Statewide.
  Domaine Carneros announces its 2022 program of mentorship and scholarship.
• Napa Valley.
  Jaimee Motley and Avery Heelan among the winemakers leading historic Napa wineries.

[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.
  Maggie Kruse is selective about the source of the fruit for her wines at Jordan.
• 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 wine 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.
  Priyanka French is crafting a new Cabernet Sauvignon for the Wines by Ray Signorello portfolio at Signorello Estate.
• 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.
• 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.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani opts for the wine world rather than a life in biotech.

[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.
• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna in a podcast.
• North Central Coast.
  Bibiana González Rave talks about wine from the Santa Lucia Highlands.
• 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.
• Northern California.
  Aaliyah Nitoto makes wine from flowers.
• 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.
  Late notice: Jordan Fiorentini to be featured on Wine Spectator's "Straight Talk" tomorrow at 3 p.m. EDT.
• 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.
• Napa Valley.
  Women are among the leading winemakers for new wineries in Napa.
• 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.
• Statewide.
  Women in wine and sports combine.

[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.
• Southern California.
  Alysha Stehly advocates for agriculture in an urban county.

[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 launches her first vintage at Ehlers Estate.
• 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.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebekah Wineburg talks about her odyssey to becoming a winemaker.
• Northern California.
  Meet some impressive female entrepreneurs in the wine industry.
• 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.
  Lamborn Family Vineyards, where Heidi Peterson Barrett is the winemaker, will not be producing a 2020 vintage because of damage from fires.
• 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.
  Delia Viader has an amazing story to tell.
• 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.
  Celia Welch featured in interview.
• 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.
• Statewide.
  Women winemakers dominate the list of "Six super-Cali winemakers to know" in the Financial Times.

[Jun 2020]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr shares her thoughts on wine.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Meghan Rech is named winemaker for Castle Rock Winery.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Kathleen Inman is an evangelist for rosée
• 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.
  Eileen Crane has a passion for sparkling wine.
• 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.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Maggie Kruse is a North Bay Forty Under 40 awardee.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Jamie Benzinger is a North Bay Forty Under 40 awardee.
• 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.
  Lucia Albino Gilbert and John Gilbert to discuss their new book, Women Winemakers: Personal Odysseys.
• 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.
  Book by Lucia and John Gilbert to be presented at a signing event in Healdsburg.
• 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 Valley.
  Zelma Long is a zealous supporter of women in the wine industry.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Jamie Benziger maintains the family tradition in the wine industry..
• Sonoma County.
  Women for WineSense planning major event.
• 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.
  Kristy Melton promoted to winemaker at Freemark Abbey Winery in St. Helena.
• 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 are producing 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]

• Napa Valley.
  Sara Fowler of Peju is focus of podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Nicole Hitchcock and Gina Gallo collaborate in producing award-winning Pinot Noir.

[Sep 2019]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr is interviewed.

[Sep 2019]

• Central Coast.
  Nicole Bertotti Pope and Kamee Knutson pleased with the late harvest occurring in the San Luis Obispo region.
• Sonoma County.
  Gina Gallo co-chairing the 2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction.

[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.
  Christy Ackerman becomes Associate Winemaker for reds at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery.

[Aug 2019]

• Sonoma County.
  MaryAnn Graf's mentoring by André Tchelistcheff.

[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]

• Sonoma County.
  Hélene Seillan is a winemaking daughter to whom her father has passed the baton.

[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]

• Central Valley.
  Beth Liston of E&J Gallo has raced forward with its Dark Horse brand.
• 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]

• Sonoma County.
  Katie Madigan's old vine Zinfandel awarded the top prize — Best of the Best award — in the 2019 North Coast Wine Challenge.

[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.
• Central Valley.
  Susan Tipton pursues Rhone varietals.
• 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.
• State-wide.
  Millennials are making an impact on the wine industry.
• 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]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote's expertise in making sparkling wines 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]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison outlines her career as a winemaker.

[Jan 2019]

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

[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.
• Sonoma.
  Heidi von der Mehden promoted to Winemaker at Merry Edwards Winery.

[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.

[Jul 2018]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr describes the evolution of the winery.

[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.
• Sonoma County.
  Megan Glaab and her spouse are into making unusual varietals.

[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]

• Carneros.
  Eileen Crane talks about her career in the wine industry.

[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]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote, a day in her life.
• 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.

[Feb 2018]

• Napa/Sonoma Valleys.
  Alison Crowe summarizes the situation after the October fires in the wine country.

[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]

• California.
  Read about women-owned wineries in the Bay Area.
• 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.
  Nicole Salengo of Berryessa Gap Winery talks about smoke taint.

[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!

[Jun 2017]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Erica Stancliff and Alison Crowe are highlighted as notable 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]

• Bay Area.
  Some women in the male-dominated wine industry.
• 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.

[Dec 2016]

• Napa/Sonoma.
  Women have many roles in the wine industry.

[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.

[Sep 2016]

• Italy.
  Maria Teresa Mascarello carries on the family traditions for winemaking.

[Aug 2016]

• Sonoma.
  WINE WOMEN to hold a Finance Forum in September.

[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.
• Oakland.
  What's in a name? Find out at Donkey & Goat Winery.

[May 2016]

• Bay Area.
  Katie Fox celebrates backyard vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Mondavi sisters continue the family tradition in the wine industry.
• Sonoma.
  Kathy Inman uses video to tell wine story.

[Apr 2016]

• Statewide.
  Celia Welch talks about alternatives to oak barrels.

[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.
• Napa Valley.
  Celia Welch to present her thoughts on the oak barrels used in winemaking.

[Apr 2016]

• South Africa.
  Andrea Mullineux is first South African winemaker to be named "Winemaker of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast..

[Mar 2016]

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

[Mar 2016]

• Napa Valley.
  Camille Benitah is the winner of the Best Top Shelf Wine of the Year from Naked Wines. The award includes $200,000 from Angel funding.

[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]

• Sonoma.
  Katie Madigan talks about ZAP and her own zinfandel.

[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]

• State-wide.
  A rhetorical question, "Where Are All the Women Winemakers?"

[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]

• Napa and Sonoma.
  In October and November, Women for WineSense is hosting a series of lectures on various topics in the wine industry.

[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]

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

[Aug 2015]

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

[Jul 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Wines by Mia Kline and Pam Starr are two of the four California favorites at Hawaiian event.

[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.

[Jun 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Janet Myers outlines her path to becoming the Director of Winemaking for Franciscan Estate.

[Jun 2015]

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

[Apr 2015]

• California.
  Kathleen Inman muses on a range of topics, from Bionic Gardening to whether to serve cheese with her wines.

[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.

[Apr 2015]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison provides insightful advice to all.

[Apr 2015]

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

[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.

[Jan 2015]

• California.
  Ann Noble's impact on the sensory perceptions of well-known winemakers.

[Dec 2014]

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

[Nov 2014]

• Russian River Valley.
  Elizabeth Grant-Douglas of La Crema and crowd sourcing.

[Oct 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr talks about her career in winemaking.
• Russian River Valley.
  Theresa Heredia continues to make her mark in the Russian River Valley.

[Oct 2014]

• Mendocino.
  Christy Ackerman is helping to make it happen at Lazy Creek Vineyards.
• Napa Valley.
  Laurie Marker, a former winemaker in Napa Valley, is making her mark by saving cheetahs.

[Aug 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Ceja, Peju, Viader mother-daughter combos in a next-generation panel discussion.

[Jul 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Networking and eats scheduled at St. Clair Brown Winery .
• Napa Valley.
  Harvest on in Napa Valley say some women winemakers.
• Napa Valley.
  Erin Miller now riding herd on the Pinot Noirs at Twomey Cellars.
• North Central.
  Another US woman joins the ranks of Masters of Wine, Amy Christine of the Kermit Lynch Winery in Berkeley.
• North Central.
  Two women winemakers featured in article on Family Winemakers of California Tasting event.
• Sonoma.
  Read about Gina Gallo's take on Chardonnay.

[May 2014]

• California.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave's globe-trotting brings her to Sonoma.

[May 2014]

• Sonoma.
  Marimar Torres and Tempranillo go together.

[May 2014]

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

[Apr 2014]

• Sonoma.
  Merry Edwards reflects on 40 years of winemaking.

[Apr 2014]

• Napa Valley.
  Elizabeth Vianna, Marisa Taylor, and Kim Nicholls featured in video series documenting 2012 harvest.

[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.
  Celia Welch and Helen Turley are on the latest "top ten" Who's Who list of winemakers in California.

[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.

[Jan 2014]

• Mendocino County.
  Sally Ottoson, the seaside winemaker and winery owner of Pacific Star Winery does it all!

[Nov 2013]

• Central Valley.
  “Monks of Vina,” a new film about a community of Cistercian (“Trappist”) monks and their vineyards, also features Aimée Sunseri the fifth generation winemaker who crafts wines for New Clairvaux Vineyard.
• Mendocino/Lake County.
  Penny Gadd-Cost received recognition as a winemaker at the 2013 Wine Industry Awards.

[Oct 2013]

• South Central Coast.
  Writing and winemaking characterizes Casa Dumetz's winemaker, Sonja Magdevski.
• Statewide.
  Various leading winemakers who are women discuss the 2013 harvest.

[Aug 2013]

• North Central.
  T-Rocks is no dinosaur at the Rockwall Winery..

[Jul 2013]

• Napa Valley.
  Read about a winery at which Celia Welch is the winemaker.

[Jun 2013]

• Napa Valley.
  Celebrate a new urban winery, St. Clair Brown in Napa!

[May 2013]

• Sonoma.
  Loss of a vintage: Marcassin 2008 pinot noir the victim of wildfires.
• Central Coast.
  Leslie Renaud competes with two male winemakers in producing Pinot Noirs. Read about how her results compare.

[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.
• Statewide.
  Read about femininity in clothing and wine.

[Aug 2012]

• California: Latest report is publicized.
  The latest research report by the Professors Gilbert receives notice in "Women in Wine News."
• Sonoma: A winemaker honors a legacy.
  Read about three boutique wines vinified by Gina Gallo.
• 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: 2012 Premiere Napa Valley Wine Auction.
  This year's annual auction highlighted the significant contributions of Napa's women winemakers, including Amy Aiken (Meander Wines), Julie Johnson (Tres Sabores), Heidi Barrett (Amuse Bouche), Stephanie Putnam (Raymond Vineyard & Cellar), Martha McClellan (Checkerboard Vineyards), and Ashley Hepworth (Joseph Phelps Vineyards).
• 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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