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Upcoming Events
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PGWA Member Holiday Party
Thursday, December 12th
Petaluma Art Center
6:00 to 8:30 pm
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USA Wine Label Facts
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- A vintage date on the label indicates that 95% or more of the wine is produced from grapes grown in that year.
- "Estate Bottled" means that 100% of the wine came from grapes grown on land owned or controlled by the winery located in the viticultural area.
- For an AVA title to appear on a wine's label, at least 85% of the grapes must have been grown within the boundaries of that AVA . For county- and state-level AVAs, this minimum requirement falls to 75%.
- Wines labeled with the name of a grape variety must be made from at least 75% of the specified grape.
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2013 California Winegrape Harvest Report
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Early morning harvest at McEvoy's Azaya Vineyard
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According to a report by the Wine Institute, vintners and growers throughout California reported another high quality and generous vintage in 2013. Following a warm and dry spring with near ideal conditions for bringing grapes to maturity, harvest was remarkably smooth and wineries are at capacity and working with some very high quality winegrapes. "California's excellent 2013 vintage statewide will allow wine lovers in the U.S and the world to continue to enjoy their favorite Golden State wines," said Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, President and CEO of Wine Institute. "As the world's fourth largest wine producer, we are proud of our skilled vintners and growers, recognized for growing and making their wines in a sustainable manner." Click here to read the complete report.
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Membership Renewals are Due in January!
All Industry, Associate, and Friends memberships in the PGWA are due for renewal in January 2014. The exception is if you joined in August 2013 or later, then your membership is good through 2014. Renewal is easy! Just do one of the following:
- send a check to Linda Corbett, 1243 "B" Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
- bring a check to the Members Holiday Party
We have some outstanding educational tours and seminars planned for 2014 -- don't miss out!
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Member Holiday Party December 12th!
 | More than 100 people attended the 2012 Member Holiday Party at the
Petaluma Art Center |
The PGWA "Members Only" Holiday Party will be held at the Petaluma Art Center on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. The Petaluma Art Center is located at 230 Lakeville Street next to the Visitor's Center at the historic rail depot. An eVite was sent out to all members in November with additional details regarding the event.
In addition to being a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow PGWA members and toast the Holiday Season, the Holiday Party will be a convenient time to renew your PGWA membership for 2014. Just stop by the membership table when you arrive or at any time during the event.Not a member yet? Check out the member benefits on our membership page. Sign up at the membership table when you arrive at the party and enjoy the fun! VERY IMPORTANT! If you are not sure your membership is current, please contact Linda Corbett, PGAP Membership Director, at linda.corbett@sbcglobal.net. |
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The Members and Board of Directors at the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance would like to thank you for your support of the growers, wineries, and businesses in the Petaluma Gap area. We wish you and your families a very Happy Holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
Paul Clary
President, Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance
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