Important Vote Allows Sonoma County Winegrape Commission To Grow On

The California Department of Food & Agriculture has announced it has certified the votes on the referendum to continue the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), for another five years.

Garnering 85.77% of the vote, winegrape growers strongly supported continuation of the organization. The Commission was established in 2006 and is required by California law to conduct a grower vote every five years to determine if they want to continue to be assessed to fund the organization.

“It is very gratifying to see the efforts of the Commission recognized and supported by the very people who fund it and make all the great work possible,” said Bret Munselle, Chairman of the SCW Board of Directors and owner of Munselle Vineyards. He added, “Through the assessment, the growers have been personally investing in promoting Sonoma County for nearly 20 years and with this vote, SCW will continue its quest for another five years.”

Sonoma County is one of the world’s premier winegrowing regions with more than 1,800 growers who farm vineyards across 19 distinct American Viticultural Areas. Sonoma County is recognized globally for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.

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Known for its forward-thinking growers, SCW successfully led the charge to become the world’s first sustainable winegrowing region in 2019 with a record 99% of its local vineyards certified sustainable.

For more, visit sonomawinegrape.org.