Lake County in the News

Collected articles about Lake County wines and growers.

Community Spotlight: Erica Lundquist, NRCS District Conservationist

Recently appointed as District Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for Lake and Mendocino Counties, Erica Lundquist discusses her role and vision for the region. Erica Lundquist’s newly appointed position […]

Volcanic, High Elevation Vineyards Produce Small Grapes With Thick Skins

In his winemaking, Arpad Molnar sources grapes from two very different extremes. The first — his father’s vineyard — lies at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, and the second […]

Farming One of the Largest Organic Mountain Grown Vineyards

What’s the key to taking a one-thousand-acre mountain vineyard that’s been conventionally farmed and converting it to all-organic farming? In the case of Shannon Family of Wines, it’s the sheep. […]

Glenn McGourty Retires, Leaves a Legacy in Lake County Viticulture

When Glenn McGourty arrived in Lake County in the 1970s, he was immediately smitten. “I was blown away at how special it is,” he recalled recently. “It’s just a beautiful […]

Lake County Sauvignon Blancs

Sauvignon Blanc is Lake County’s flagship varietal – it grows beautifully in the region’s abundant sunshine and clean mountain air. Explore a variety of styles from these Lake County Sauvignon […]

Grower Spotlight on Sustainability: Rosenthal Vineyards

With a long-standing reputation for professionalism and quality winegrape production, Lake County winegrape growers take sustainability seriously. Most growers use sustainable practices, participate in sustainable seminars and tailgates, and support […]

Smoke & Winegrapes: A Conversation with Glenn McGourty

With major wildfires occurring every year in California, winegrape growers and buyers are obviously concerned about the effect of smoke on vineyards. Do wildfires necessarily mean problems for vineyards? Working […]