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Some of the wineries, winemakers, and topics we have covered over the years often find their way as links on other wine sites. We decided to include some as a way to pay tribute to the wines and people who who have shaped the wine industry. A Christmas Card from the Vine Holidays such as Christmas often remind us how fortunate we are to be
surrounded by the ones we love and it is also when we catch up with telling
our friends how precious they are to us. Even though we each have more
than twenty years in the wine business, we continue to make friends with
folks who have a common bond in agriculture and the wine industry.
Another important inspiration has been Millie Howie, for establishing herself with the Tribune for all the years that she wrote the wine column for which we now carry the torch. We also want to thank Bev and Tom Reeves at the Tribune for recognizing the need for ongoing wine coverage at a local level. Numerous winery associations have invited us to participate in events
that have given us material that leads to columns also. There is the Sonoma
County Wineries Association that is responsible for the annual Sonoma
County Showcase of Food & Wine. Of course one of the biggest supporters
has been the local Russian River Wine Road Association and its participating
wineries. Then, there are the smaller more localized associations such
as the Alexander Valley Winegrowers, Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley,
and the Sonoma County Grape Growers Association that have also supported
our efforts to keep you informed of winery events and issues. It was the proceeds from the first showcase and auction (started by the Healdsburg Kiwanis Club) that started the funding for our own Sonoma County Wine Library. It is located in the Healdsburg branch of our public library. Both the library and Wine Librarian Bo Simons are a local link to the pulse of the wine industry in Sonoma County.
Our special thanks to Jackie Wilferd of Wines.com who continues to keep us posted with the latest wine news and reviews, and who moved us to her online wine site after the passing of Jerry Mead. This is our Christmas card from the vine. Thanks for all the years of inspiration.
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