PGWA Newsletter
Issue: #40
January 2016
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Fun Wine Facts
An ancient civilization that did not like wine was Egypt. The old kings avoided wine from the belief that the red alcoholic beverage is actually the blood of men who tried to fight the gods and failed. According to the Egyptians, that is what makes people act irrationally while drinking it .


Time to Renew Your Membership!

This past year was a busy and exciting time for the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance! In addition to a full schedule of educational events and targeted media tastings, we completed and submitted our petition to become an official American Viticultural Area -- YAY! Other highlights of our 2015 accomplishments include:
  • Increased our grower membership representation to 82% of total planted acreage in the Gap
  • Increased our winery/producer membership to more than 30
  • Sponsored our first grower/winemaker fruit sourcing event
  • Launched our inaugural Wind to Wine consumer event
  • Designed and produced vineyard signs for all grower members
 
Welcome signs will be installed in 2016. This first sign is on Lakeville Highway at the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard.
Our planned activities and goals for 2016 include:
  • Achieve final AVA approval
  • Launch an enhanced PR campaign to promote Gap wines
  • Organize targeted trade and media tastings
  • Hold our second Wind to Wine consumer event
  • Increase our grower representation to 90%+ of Gap acreage
  • Install "Welcome to the Petaluma Gap" signs at key locations
To accomplish all that and more, we need your continued support -- and that begins with renewal of your membership for 2016. Renewal reminders were recently sent out to all expiring Industry, Associate, and Friends members. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to renew your membership for 2016. We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
PGWA Director Election Results

Thank you to all the members who cast their ballots in early December. We are pleased to announce the new PGWA Board of Directors for 2016! 
  • Drew Buechley (Grand Vent / Clary Ranch Vineyard)
  • Paul Clary (Clary Ranch Wines)
  • Doug Cover
  • Debra Del Fiorentino
  • Kathleen Doyle
  • Rob Harris (Price Family Vineyards)
  • Ana Keller (Keller Estate)
  • Patricia Menadier
  • Kathy O'Donnell
  • Mark Pasternak (Devil's Gulch Ranch)
  • Evan Pontoriero (Fogline Vineyards)
  • Alan Seidenfeld (Parliament Hills Vineyards)
  • Rickey Stancliff (Trombetta Family Wines)
  • Dr. Damien Wilson
Officers for the new year will be determined by the board at their first meeting in January, and will be announced in the next newsletter.
Member News

Sojourn Cellars
Sojourn Cellars announces their Spring 2016 Wine Release - January 19th.
Our Spring wine release marches down a familiar path for many of our long term customers, with four spectacular Pinot noir, two Chardonnay and two Cabernet Sauvignon wines. This is our Petaluma Gap release. Three of the four Pinot noirs being released are from the Gap. Our flagship 2014 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot noir is leading the release with its well-known creamy texture and great balance. Sojourn wines are available to mailing list customers starting on January 19th. Sign up now to receive an allocation of these coveted wines. Join Now >> https://store.sojourncellars.com/mailinglist/

Sojourn on the Road in January
New York: Pinot Days NYC, Saturday, January 23rd1-4pm Grand Tasting, VIP Early Access & Seminar begins at 11am

 
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From the Board of Directors and Members of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance . . .
  
Cheers!