Events
Upcoming Events
 | Vineyard to Market Workshop Series, April 29, May 20, June 10, 2026The Vineyard to Market Workshop Series launches this spring as a three-part program designed to support Lake County growers in navigating today’s market landscape. Each session will focus on a critical piece of the grower-to-buyer relationship, from understanding winery expectations to refining how vineyards are positioned and communicated, to gaining clarity around contracts and negotiations. |
 | Grower BBQ, July 8, 2026LCWC invites growers to an upcoming Grower BBQ, offering an opportunity to unwind and connect with peers in the Lake County winegrowing community. |
Previous Events
 | Lake County Wine Summit, November 13, 2025This half-day tasting event showcased the character and quality of Lake County winegrapes through focused panels and comparative tastings. |
 | Grower Conversation Series, June 4 & June 25, 2025This series aims to connect growers, buyers, and industry experts to discuss the climate of today’s market. Each conversation will feature a brief presentation by guest speakers in the industry. |
 | Momentum 2025Momentum 2025 took April 23 and featured discussions on market trends, Lake County Pruning School, and more. |
 | Lake County Pruning School: 2024-2025Lake County Pruning School was an immersive training program led by Simonit & Sirch, welcoming nearly 300 participants from Lake County and other winegrowing regions. |
 | Momentum 2023Momentum 2023 took place on June 7 and featured discussions on market trends, volcanic activity in Lake County, and a Lake County Pruning School showcase. |
 | Explore Lake County’s Volcanic WinesThroughout the month of September, you can learn more about the unique qualities of Lake County AVAs. Simply follow us on social media: Facebook (@LakeCountyWine) |
Water Stewardship in Drought Conditions – May 13, 2:00 PM
On May 13, 2021, the Lake County Winegrape Commission and Lake County Farm Bureau hosted a webinar to help farmers manage their water usage during drought conditions.
Clay Shannon, Shannon Ranches & Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Bryan Rahn, Coastal Viticultural Consultants, Cameron Mauritson, Thomas Mauritson Vineyards, Broc Zoller, PhD, Zoller Vineyards, and Sheriff Brian Martin provided valuable information.
Certified Organic Versus Certified Sustainable Webinar
On February 11, 2021, California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing auditor, Emily Farrant, Two Leaves, LLC, Tony Britton, Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery, and Ariel Russell, Auditor for Certified Organic and Certified Sustainable Winegrowing discussed the key differences between the certification processes.
Wine Enthusiast Webinar: How Volcanic Soils Create ‘Intensity of Place’
“Volcanic wines” is an emerging category of wines that is as fascinating as it is rare, and yet little understood. How do volcanic soils influence the growth and production of various wines? What challenges do volcanics soils present? What qualities do they impart to wines like Cabernet Sauvignon?
Jim Gordon will host Joy Merrilees of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Peter Molnar of Obsidian Wine Co., and Master Sommelier John Szabo as they explore volcanic wine regions around the world, most notably Lake County.
Register to view the recorded webinar
Certified Sustainable Webinar
On December 3, 2020, California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing auditor, Emily Farrant, Co-Founder, Two Leaves, LLC, demonstrated the process of becoming Certified Sustainable.
Emily went through the online procedures for preparing certification audits and instructed on how to log into the portal and complete the assessment process. She also reviewed best practices for managing the documents that auditors need to assess conformance.
 | Explore Lake County’s AVAsThroughout the month of September, you can learn more about the unique qualities of Lake County AVAs. Simply follow us on social media: Facebook (@LakeCountyWine) |
 | Webinar: Two Invasive Species Threaten Grapevines – Brown Marmorated Stinkbug and Spotted LanternflyProper identification of invasive species can contribute to early detection and action to prevent the insect’s establishment and economic loss. On July 23, 2020, Dr. Cindy Kron, UCCE IPM Advisor serving Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino counties discussed the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug and Spotted Lanternfly. Watch a recorded video and download the presentation. |
Momentum 2020 took place on June 11, 2020 as a virtual event designed to provide valuable insight into current market conditions.
 | Sauvignon Blanc Experience Virtual TastingThe Lake County Sauvignon Blanc Virtual Tasting took place on May 8, 2020 and offered attendees the opportunity to learn about three of the region’s Sauvignon Blanc wines from the producers who crafted them. Watch a recorded video as these three Lake County producers lead viewers through an interactive tasting and share insights for why Lake County is an ideal location to grow this varietal. |
 | Post-Harvest Grower TailgateOn October 30, 2019, the Lake County Winegrape Commission hosted a tailgate session in the vineyard to learn about preparing for fall freezes, weed management techniques, soil health practices, and grapevine trunk diseases with a focus on techniques to deal with Esca in Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. |
 | Implementing Sustainable Farming Practices: Water and Pest ManagementOn June 13, 2019, the Lake County Winegrape Commission partnered with California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) to host Implementing Sustainable Farming Practices: Water and Pest Management workshop at Beckstoffer Vineyards-Red Hills. |
 | AgVenture Lite: What we know about Clear LakeIn partnership with the Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture and Lake County Winegrape Growers, Greg Giusti, Emeritus Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, presented What We Know About Clear Lake at the Soper Reese Theatre on June 13, 2019. |
 | Crop Insurance Seminar 2019More than 90 Lake and Mendocino County winegrape growers attended an informational seminar on January 8, 2019, at The Lodge at Blue Lakes in Upper Lake, California to learn more about the workings of crop insurance and how the federal program can be used to reduce farming risk. |
 | Sauvignon Blanc Experience 2018Sauvignon Blanc is suddenly the coolest wine on the planet! And the place to find out why this varietal is now the toast of the wine world is the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Experience, a two-day event in Lake County, California that includes an International Symposium for the trade and a Grand Tasting for consumers. |
 | Lake County SOMM Camp 2017For three days in early June, 16 sommeliers from major restaurants in Chicago, Seattle, Las Vegas, New York City, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area attended Lake County SOMM Camp. This event was presented by the Lake County Winegrape Commission in collaboration with The SOMM Journal. It offered a unique opportunity to provide key influencers in the wine trade with a first-hand experience of the region’s wines, winemakers, winegrape growers, stunning landscape, and burgeoning food-and-wine scene. |
  | Momentum 2017Thursday, March 23, 2017
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  | Momentum 2016Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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 | Momentum 2015Monday, April 13, 2015
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 | Momentum!Three seminars for Lake County winegrowers, winery owners, winemakers, and tasting room managers, November 2013, January 2014, and March 2014. Learn more |
 | ELEVATE! 2013 Lake County Winegrower BBQThe Honorable Mike Thompson and his wife Jan hosted the event at their Adobe Creek Ranch on June 30, 2013. Attendees enjoyed scrumptious appetizers, a delightful barbecue with all the fixin’s, and a wide variety of Lake County wines in a beautiful vineyard setting. Learn more |
 | Wines, Tunes & Classics, 2013A Lake County wine tasting, music and antique car event. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the California Automobile Museum, Sacramento, Calif. Learn more |