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Upcoming Events
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Look for future emails regarding our 2015 educational seminar schedule!
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Wine Quote
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"Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine."
-- Joan Collins
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PGWA Submits Petition for AVA Status!
After many years of groundwork and two years of focused efforts, the PGWA has submitted a petition to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade bureau (TTB) for recognition as an American Viticultural Area (AVA)! The proposed AVA would cover some 200,000 acres in southern Sonoma County and northern Marin County. The Sonoma County portion would be considered a sub-region of the current Sonoma Coast AVA. Grapes have been farmed in the Petaluma Gap area for over 150 years and there are presently 80+ vineyards comprising more than 4,000 acres of vines. Primary varietals grown in the Gap are pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah.
Current PGWA president Ana Keller says, "We felt that the Sonoma Coast AVA was too broad and that a separate Petaluma Gap AVA would help consumers recognize the special character of this area." Former PGWA president from late 2010 through early 2014, Paul Clary notes that "The years of groundwork that made this moment possible involved a great many hours of effort by our team of directors and community volunteers, with the overall goal of increasing awareness and respect for the region."
The petition review process by the TTB involves a number of steps including an opportunity for public comment. The PGWA website AVA page will be updated throughout the process as more information becomes available. The page currently has a downloadable map of the proposed AVA boundaries.
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Member News
Guarachi Family Wines
 Guarachi Family Wines is proud to announce the release their new 2013 Pinot Noirs:
- 2013 Sun Chase Single Vineyard Pinot Noir. This marks the inaugural release of their first-ever single vineyard offering from Sun Chase, their estate Petaluma Gap property since December 2013.
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2013 Gap's Crown Single Vineyard Pinot Noir. Cool ocean breezes between Sonoma Mountain and the Petaluma Gap trap coastal fog just before harvest to ensure slow, and evenly ripened fruit - sourced from the prestigious Sonoma Coast's preeminent Pinot Noir vineyard. Oak-inspired spice with a soft yet lively acidity are the hallmarks of this rich and powerful Pinot Noir.
Check them out at http://www.guarachifamilywines.com/Wines
Fogline Vineyards
Join Fogline Vineyards on  Sunday, March 8th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM to celebrate the release of three new wines at their winery and tasting room, located at 875 River Road in Fulton. Enjoy live entertainment while you taste Fogline's 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - Sun Chase Vineyard, their 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - Fogline Neighbors, and their 2013 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel - Grist Vineyard. They will also have plenty of their other releases on hand, including their Sonoma County Harvest Fair Double-Gold Medal winning 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - Sun Chase Vineyard. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. CLICK HERE for release party tickets and directions to the winery.
Check out Fogline's Spring Newsletter for more details on the new wines and a recap of the past year.
WineMaps
WineMaps has  released an updated website that is now more mobile friendly with new themed maps and list sharing capabilities! Users can now embed the 20+ maps or lists to display on their own website or blog, creating their own stories around them. Additionally, their updated Location CMS now provides the capability to push your branded pages to 50+ other high traffic directory and map listings, such as Yelp!, Foursquare, Facebook, SuperPages, etc... To get a report on how your winery or wine bar looks out on the web, please email info@winemaps.com with your contact information.
McEvoy Ranch
 McEvoy Ranch is pleased to announce the release of their 2012 Pinot noir, The Evening Standard. "We are especially excited about this wine. Our estate Pinot noir vineyards, which were planted in 2006, have evolved beautifully and really hit their stride with this vintage," said Winemaker Margaret Koski-Kent. Find this new release online or make an appointment to visit the ranch for a wine tasting by calling 707-778-2307.
Sojourn Cellars
 Sojourn Cellars received the top award from Pinot Report's 2014 summary - Wine of the Year! 2012 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast. "The best Pinot I've tasted all year..." Greg Walter, Pinot Report. Sojourn also received top honors for their 2012 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (also from the Petaluma Gap), earning the #3 spot in the top 12 list for 2014 wines. See the full report at
Sojourn will be busy on the road in March, pouring their Petaluma Gap wines at these wonderful wine tasting events:
- Pigs & Pinot Taste Event - Healdsburg: Friday, March 20th from 6:30-9pm. Sojourn will be featuring their 95 point Parker rated Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir here. This event sells out every year. Tickets are $125. http://www.hotelhealdsburg.com/pigsandpinot/#taste
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