Bill Swindell

The eventual countywide ordinance will take precedence over local guidelines when they are in conflict.

Pam Novak has worked for more than seven years at Mondavi in marketing roles and as a brand manager, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Urberg has more than 25 years of winemaking experience and is most known for serving as director of winemaking at Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards in Sonoma Valley.

Fogbelt Brewing Co. is latest opening for a city that hasn’t had a brewery taproom since 2019.

The 39-acre vineyard was was originally planted by former tech and wine executive Lew Platt.

Some local residents said their premiums have increased by half, others being dropped from coverage as state develops a policy to help drive down cost.

Seismic Brewing Co. has ended its legal battles with Reyes Holdings in a contract dispute that evolved into anticompetitive allegations.

The wineries have filed a petition with the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to establish a new Pocket Peak region.

The Board of Supervisors plans to consider the draft ordinance in the fall.

Sonoma County vintner Ames Morison tackles climate change as a priority for his winery.

The St. Helena company bought a 289-acre ranch in the Paso Robles American Viticultural District.

The committee looking into the issue intends to hold a May 26 community meeting on the subject.

Full Circle Brewing Co. bought the label after the Healdsburg-based company was liquidated in 2018 to pay off its debt.

The issue has been a source of concern for some industry professionals who argue that some wineries are misleading consumers over the term.

Justin Gill is bullish on the future of Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce after private equity backing last year.

The Sonoma Wine Industry for Safe Employees has been established in response to debate by complaints by labor advocates.

The proposal would establish regulations for winery events, providing rules for such things as parking and traffic management and food service.

The brewery has teamed up with CannaCraft of Santa Rosa to produce HiFi Sessions, which features a more fruit-flavored drink with a low-does option.

Jennifer Owen was promoted from the interim post, and will continue as chief financial officer at the brewery known for its varied beer styles.

David Ramey began making chardonnay in Sonoma County in 1978 and 18 years later with his wife, Carla, founded his Ramey Wine Cellars in Healdsburg.