California News

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

[Sep 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Nicole Marchesi is celebrating her 20th vintage at Far Niente.
• Napa Valley.
  Angelina Mondavi is assuming the lead position for winemaking at Krug.
• Sonoma County.
  Katy Wilson has invested ten years in developing fruit for a recently-released wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Nancy Ulloa and Cecy Castillo are budding Latinx winemakers.
• South Central Coast.
  Nancy Ulloa and Justine Osilla named as Future 40 Tastemakers 2025.
• South Central Coast.
  Samra Morris is a 2025 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Nominee.

[Aug 2025]

• Central Valley.
  Jenny Meadows-Smith makes winein the shadow of UC Davis.
• Livermore Valley.
  Meet the women leading winemaking in the Livermore Valley.
• Napa Valley.
  Megan Gunderson, Pauline Lhote, and Loren Kopit comment on this year's late harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Rosemary Cakebread feature in an episode presentation.
• Napa Valley.
  Molly Hill, Ashley Hepworth, and Sally Blum collaborate on a high-end Rosé.
• Napa Valley.
  Sally Johnson Blum has a new label.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Rodriguez in a podcast.

[Jul 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Margo Van Staaveren named Director of Winemaking by Treasury Wine Estates.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristy Melton is making it happen at Freemark Abbey.
• Sonoma County.
  Kylie Dutton named VP of Winemaking at Dutton Estate Winery.
• Sonoma County.
  Maggie Kruse is interviewed.
• Sonoma County.
  Lise Asimont does it all, from vine to bottle.

[Jun 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Nicole Marchesi talks about Chardonnay.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote talks about the challenges of making bubbly.
• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Langlois in a podcast about Jambe Des Bois..

[May 2025]

• Central Valley.
  Terah Bajjalieh in a podcast.
• Central Valley.
  Melinda Kearney delights in producing Rosés.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka Dhar French named Director of Winemaking for Napa Wine Company and winemaker for Ghost Block Estate Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Carmel Greenberg bringing Clos du Val back to excellence.
• Napa Valley.
  Allie Miller promoted at Clos du Val.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff's Riesling is an award winner.
• Sonoma County.
  Jamie Benziger comments on combining wine and art.
• South Central.
  Molly Lonborg takes the helm of senior winemaker at Booker Vineyard.

[Apr 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Laura Oskwarek named Director of Winemaking at Silver Oak Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Sally Johnson Blum in a conversation.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy and Grace Corison in an interview.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Rodriguez in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Elizabeth (Elle) Minor assumes lead winemaker role at Sean Minor Wines.
• South Central.
  Wynne Sargeant named winemaker for Brave & Maiden winery.

[Mar 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Stephanie Jacobs named winemaker for Rutherford Hill.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck named as first Director of Winemaking for Opus One.
• Napa Valley/Sonoma County.
  Meet three impactful women winemakers.
• North Central Coast.
  Sarah Green knows fruit from the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Sonoma County.
  Montse Reece continues her winemaking at Pedroncelli.
• Sonoma County.
  Creative women winemakers making whites from red-wine grapes.
• South Central Coast.
  Meghan Daniels's wines continue to earn awards.

[Feb 2025]

• Central Coast.
  Megan Bell and Kristie Tacey featured in article on young winemakers.
• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses continues to make “classic California” wines at Ashes & Diamonds.
• Napa Valley.
  Brenae Royal launches her own brand.
• North Coast.
  Aaliyah Nitoto is taking flowers to wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia named consulting winemaker for Keller Estate.
• Sonoma County.
  Megan Bell and Shalini Sekhar are part of the Garagiste Festival in Sonoma.
• South Central Coast.
  Jordan Fiorantini talks about her winemaking at Epoch.
• South Central Coast.
  Leslie Renaud to be leading winemaking at Vina Robles.
• South Central Coast.
  Janell and her brother in a podcast.
• South Central Coast.
  Lane Tanner heads toward retirement.
• South Central Coast.
  Alice Anderson in a Q&A session.
• South Central Coast.
  Brenna Pratt named head winemaker at Midnight Cellars.

[Jan 2025]

• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani now offering a non-alcoholic wine.
• Napa Valley.
  Hope Goldie leaving Darioush.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave has two of her wines among the Top 100 list of James Melendez.
• Sonoma County.
  J. Lohr Winery is named winery of the year and Carol Shelton Winery is runner-up for small winery of the year.
• Sonoma County.
  Martha Stouman in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Akiko Freeman, a Japanese winemaker among other Japanese making a mark in the wine industry.
• South Central Coast.
  Angela Osborne loves producing Grenache.
• South Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore, aka Pink, to give keynote address.
• South Central Coast.
  Kris Curran remembered.
• South Central Coast.
  Alisia Jacobson is making low-alcohol wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Gina and Mikey Guigni’s vineyard first in the area to be deemed biodynamic.

[Dec 2024]

• Central Valley.
  Marilia Nimis–Schrader bringing recognition to her wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebekah Wineburg and Niki Williams are pleased with the 2024 harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison’s succession story.
• Napa Valley.
  Niki Williams brings art to her winemaking.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison reviews 25 years of wines from the Kronos Vineyard.
• Napa/Sonoma Valleys.
  Meet four outstanding winemakers!
• South Central.
  Kris Curran has died.
• Southern.
  Meghan Daniels Rech’s 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir named "Wine of the Week."

[Nov 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote blends tradition and innovation.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote and Justine Labbe, though trained in France, are bringing New World techniques to viticulture.
• Sierra Foothills.
  Acquiesce and its woman winemaker continue to earn awards.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Women winemakers of Martinellii score big!
• Sonoma Valley.
  Theresa Heredia departing from Gary Farrell.
• Sonoma Valley.
  Justine Osilla is a pioneering Filipino winemaker.
• South Central.
  Samra Morris, a war survivor, earns 99 points for one of her wines.
• South Central.
  Kira Malone’s odyssey to Pars Fortuna.
• South Central.
  Alisa Jacobson talks about smoke taint.

[Oct 2024]

• Livermore Valley.
  Lisa Lee in a podcast.
• Livermore Valley.
  Rosa Fierro is awarded inaugural Wine Women scholarship.
• Livermore Valley.
  Jennifer Sahara in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle is maintaining the winery’s legacy.
• Napa Valley.
  Lindsey Rich has joined Naked Wines.
• Napa Valley.
  Justin Labbé is among the French winemakers who are now making wine in the U.S. She is the head winemaker at Cathiard Vineyards, one wine from which was the favorite of Jancis Robinson in a blind tasting.
• Napa Valley.
  Alicia Sylvester joins Frank Family Vineyards as winemaker.
• Sonoma County.
  Lisa Evich joining Chateau St. Jean as winemaker.
• South Central.
  Tara Gomez among the Native Americans in the wine industry.
• Statewide.
  Megan Bell, Justin Trabue, and Martha Stouman talk about owning a vineyard.

[Sep 2024]

• Central Valley.
  Marilia Nimis-Schrader excited about the 2024 vintage.
• Livermore Valley.
  Meredith Sarboraria in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Crowe is profiled by UC Davis.
• Napa Valley.
  Carole Meredith to be honored.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle feature in Forbes article.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani has a new white blend to offer.
• Napa Valley.
  Alison Rodruquez and Chelsea Barrett comment on the harvest in the Napa Valley.
• Sonoma County.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Phyllis Zouzounis's odyssey to becoming a winemaker is an impressive story.
• Sonoma County.
  Lisa Valtenbergs is a co-winemaker for La Crema's first Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Sonoma County.
  Shauna Rosenblum touts Valdiguié.
• Sonoma County.
  Natalie Winkler named as winemaker for Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate.

[Aug 2024]

• Livermore Valley.
  Jessica Carroll in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Justin Michelle Ward Trabue has a winemaking philosophy of joy and no fuss.
• Napa Valley.
  Ashley Hepworth joins Phifer Pavitt.
• Napa Valley.
  Pauline Lhote talks about early harvest.
• Napa Valley.
  Rebecca George becomes winemaker for Brandlin Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison in a podcast.
• North Central Coast.
  Sarah Green becomes winemaker at Neely Wine.
• North Central Coast.
  Megan Bell in a podcast regarding the struggles faced by small wineries.
• Northern California.
  Shauna Rosenblum in an interview.
• Sonoma County.
  Laura Jones is a rising star in the Alexander Valley.
• Sonoma County.
  Shalini Sekhar is relocating her winery operations to Santa Rosa.
• Sonoma County.
  Morét Brealynn's winery named as one of top five new wineries.
• South Central Coast.
  Angela Osborne is returning to Folding Hills Winery.
• Southern California.
  Meghan Rech continues to garner awards for her wines.

[Jul 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani touting Sensory Olympics.
• Napa Valley.
  Meet the Dalle Valle dynamic duo.
• Napa Valley.
  Bibiana Gonzalez Rave striving to make the perfect wine.
• Napa Valley.
  Sarah Vandendriessche's input in environmental stewardship.
• Northern California.
  Megan Bell talks about guerilla financing.
• Northern California.
  Alexandra Henkelman in a podcast.
• Northern California.
  Sabrine Rodems proud of her latest vintage.
• North Central Coast.
  Kamee Knutson brings some steel to her Chardonnays.
• South Central Coast.
  Dana Epperson unveils her Decoy Limited wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg brings Little Soul wines to life.
• Sonoma County.
  Shalini Sekhar has gone from wind instrument to wine.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff has her wines available in new tasting room.
• Sonoma County.
  Laura Jones is a rising star in the Alexander Valley.

[Jun 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Hope Goldie crafts Darius II.
• Napa Valley.
  Kimberlee Nichols partners with Texas non-profit.
• Napa Valley.
  Corey Garner named winemaker for Federalist brand.
• Napa Valley.
  Kathryn “KK” Carothers having some of her premium wines exported.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck in a podcast.
• Northern California.
  Theodora Lee is funding the future.
• Northern California.
  Joy Merrilees in a podcast.
• Northern California.
  Meet award-winning women in the wine industry.
• Sonoma County.
  Cara Morrison announces release of Pinot Noir.
• Southern California.
  Meghan Daniel Rech's wines score at International Woman's Wine Competition.

[May 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison comments on challenges faced by women in the wine industry.
• Napa Valley.
  Avery Heelan is a major success story at Larkmead.
• North Central Coast.
  Sabrine Rodems touted as "Mistress of Pinot Noir."
• Sonoma County.
  Jenna Davis promoted to winemaker at DuMOL.
• Sonoma County.
  Zelma Long has had a life in wine..
• Sonoma County.
  Theresa Heredia launches her consulting business.
• Sonoma County.
  Marimar Torres plans a generational transition.
• South Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore (aka @Pink) and Winemaker Alison Thomson in a podcast.
• South Central Coast.
  Sonja Magdevski has changed the name of her winery. Why?
• South Central Coast.
  Meghan Rech makes low-cost wine that competes with more expensive offerings.

[Apr 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Meet the all-female team at Cakebread.
• Napa Valley.
  Katie Vogt continues the Pahlmeyer tradition.
• Napa Valley.
  Sally Johnson Blum expands her team.
• Napa Valley.
  Carmel Greenberg comments on a wine from her first vintage at Clos du Val.
• Napa Valley.
  Bâtonnage Forum returning on May 9th at Artesa Vineyards & Winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Rosemary Cakebread is worried about the younger generation.
• Napa Valley.
  Avery Heelan podcasts.
• Napa Valley.
  Cathy Corison and Annie Favia talk viticulture.
• North Central Coast.
  Terah Bajjalieh pours her wines in D.C.
• Sonoma.
  Akiko Freeman’s wines will be served at a State Department luncheon.
• Sonoma County.
  Zidanelia Arcidiacono talks about the newly-released Rosé from her winery.
• South Central Coast.
  Jane Dunkley is establishing Cakebread in Paso Robles.
• Southern California.
  Meghan Rech's wines continue to win gold medals.

[Mar 2024]

• Central Valley.
  Kryss Speegle is now Executive Vice President - Winegrowing.
• Central Valley.
  Women of Oak Ridge Winery are making a mark.
• Napa Valley.
  Women discuss the term, "women winemakers."
• Napa Valley.
  Chelsea Barrett proud of new tasting room.
• Napa Valley.
  Avery Heelan has her first solely crafted vintage released.
• Napa Valley.
  Chris Kajani doesn't take the winter off!
• Napa Valley.
  Pam Starr in a podcast.
• Sierra Foothills.
  Gay Callan has a passion.
• Sonoma County.
  Hillary Sjolund named Director of Winemaking at Aperture Cellars.
• Sonoma County.
  Melissa Stackhouse named lead winemaker.
• South Central Coast.
  Helen Keplinger among the Napa winemakers establishing a foothold in Paso Robles.
• South Central Coast.
  Jill Russell and Denise Shurtleff are part of Cambria Estates' philantrophy.
• South Central Coast.
  Jordan Fiorentini welcomed by LA Wine Writers.
• South Central Coast.
  Sonja Magdevski and Angela Osborne have wineries worth a visit.
• Statewide.
  Meet three women who are leaders.

[Feb 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck, and Brittany Sherwood crafted wines that brought high bids at auction.
• North Central Coast.
  Megan Bell and Carol Wang know that they need to visit the vineyards.
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi von der Mehden is a worthy successor to a winemaking icon.
• South Central Coast.
  Vailia Esh making whites and reds in Tin City.
• South Central Coast.
  Sonja Magdevski returning to her roots.
• South Central Coast.
  Natalie Albertson and Sonja Madjevski are among the participants in the Garagiste Festival.
• South Central Coast.
  Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration on tap for Fess Parker winery.

[Jan 2024]

• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot became a winemaker, not a physical therapist.
• Napa Valley.
  Celia Welch is crafting Scarecrow.
• Napa Valley.
  Meet Alison Rodriguez of Silverado Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Kristin Belair and Ashley Eglehoff are dealing with possible smoke taint, and Carmel Greenberg is proud of her first vintage at Clos du Val.
• Napa Valley.
  Dana Epperson talks about her newly released Sauvignon Blanc.
• Napa Valley.
  Diana Snowden Seysses continues to make “classic California” wines for Ashes & Diamonds.
• South Central Coast.
  Alecia Moore, aka "Pink", not only knows how to perform but also how to craft wine.
• South Central Coast.
  Molly Lonborg talks about crafting pinot noir.
• South Central Coast.
  Nancy Ulloa and Brittany Banda receive awards from the Montoya Opportunity Fund. Learn more about them at https://ulloacellars.com/ and https://www.xochitlwines.com/aboutxo, respectively.
• South Central.
  Janell Dusi and her brother in a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Corol Wang, Katy Wilson, Morét Brealynn Chavez, and Katrina Laemmerhirt are among the winemakers you should get to know in Sonoma.
• Southern California.
  Kim Hargett talks about Mahogany Mountain.
• Statewide.
  Cathy Corison, Carole Meredith and Theodora Lee talk about how they meet challenges in the wine industry.

[Dec 2023]

• Livermore Valley.
  Jessica Carroll opens JMC Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse featured in a podcast.
• Napa Valley.
  Avery Heelan comments on Larkmead Vineyards achieving CCOF status.
• Napa Valley.
  Meghan Zobeck comments on the 2023 vintage.
• Sonoma County.
  Shauna Rosenberg talks Zin on YouTube.

[Nov 2023]

• Central Valley.
  Laura Durham comments on her OZV Zinfandel.
• Napa Valley.
  Danielle Cyrot provides early impressions of the 2023 harvest.
• Sonoma County.
  Sarah Quider is opening a bubbles bar.
• South Central Coast.
  Samantha Taylor striving to produce healthier wines.
• South Central Coast.
  Ceren Eroglu is interning at Tablas Creek.

[Oct 2023]

• Napa Valley.
  Francoise Peschon continues as winemaker as leadership changes at Accendo Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Niki Williams is experimenting with concrete eggs.
• Napa Valley.
  Priyanka French works with Celia Welch at Signorello Estate.
• Napa Valley.
  Maya Dalla Valle and her mother operate their winery.
• Napa Valley.
  Maura Johnson appointed as winemaker at VASO Cellars.
• Napa Valley.
  Kira Ballotta is the focus of a podcast.
• Sonoma County.
  Heidi Bridenhagen and Sarah Wuethrich receive "Excellence in Winemaking Award" from the North Bay Business Journal.
• Sonoma County.
  Diane Wilson leads the way.
• Sonoma County.
  Sonoma winemakers talk harvest 2023.
• Sonoma County.
  Erica Stancliff reviews the 2023 Pinot Noir harvest.
• Sonoma County.
  Marreya Bailey: Is she a "mad scientist."
• Sonoma County.
  Akiko Freeman dreams Pinot Noir.
• South Central Coast.
  Tara Gomez among the Native Americans reclaiming their historic lands.
• South Central Coast.
  Christine Morrison's Seaglass Wines wins an award.
• Statewide.
  Meet some winemakers promoting next-generation wines.

[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.
• Sonoma County.
  Penny Gadd-Coster in YouTube interview.
• 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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