Sonoma County Wine Celebration Vintner & Donor Lot Submission Resources
SCWC Events will be held September 18-20, 2025
We will be GATHERING TO GIVE BACK at Sonoma County’s largest fundraising weekend, which has supported more than 430 nonprofits in our community.
Get Ready for SCWC! September 18-20, 2025
We invite you to participate in this important fundraising event that raises critical funding for our Sonoma County community, providing a powerful and far-reaching impact.
Whether you have participated in the previous Sonoma County Wine Celebration every year or you’re thinking about getting involved for the first time, we have some helpful tips to assist you in creating successful auction lots.
We are incredibly grateful to our vintners and hospitality partners and look forward to making this year’s auction a great success!
Friday, September 19, 2025
SCWC Vintner Pouring Opportunity
Take advantage of this opportunity to pour your wines during Friday’s celebration event on September 19, where you can welcome auction guests, feature your brand and help promote the 2025 SCWC live auction lots!
Invite Your Contacts
Many of our auction guests have deep roots in Sonoma County. They may live or have a home here, or are somehow else deeply involved in the wine community. Many are wine collectors. Because they are typically already very familiar with Sonoma County they are seeking experiences outside of the county or once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
What is SCWC and Why Get Involved?
Our Sonoma County community has faced incredible challenges these last few years and the need for assistance is greater than ever. Sonoma County Wine Celebration (#SCWC) brings together the generosity of you, our wonderful wine community, and guest bidders to invest in our community. Proceeds from this annual event support the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) and community grants programing. In the past six years grants have been distributed to over 430 local organizations dedicated to education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. The auction has been named one of the nation’s top charitable wine auctions by Wine Spectator.
Create Auction Lots That Think Outside the Box
When developing auction lot ideas, following are a few suggestions to help you think outside the box:
- If you are hosting a dinner or an event somewhere domestically this next year, are there opportunities to create an auction lot in those regions?
- What unique opportunities do you have on your property that can be highlighted? Perhaps you have an expansive garden or a culinary team who could prepare a true farm-to-table hands on cooking experience?
- Do you have partnership opportunities? Talk to other vintners, vendors, chefs, and hospitality partners to collaborate!
It’s not necessary to have every detail planned. If you’re creating a multi-day experience, you do not need to create every moment. For example, it’s not necessary to include travel (car or airfare) with your auction lot.
We’re here to help!
We are more than happy to help brainstorm an auction lot with you or connect you to others for a potential partnership. Contact our Auction Programs Manager for more details.
What Makes a Great Live Auction Lot?
Live Auction lot values are typically $10,000 or more. However, we would be delighted to receive smaller lots ($2,000 value and up) to be offered on their own, or we may connect with you and bundle them with other lot submissions to craft a special auction lot.
Include special lot details, for example:
- Wine Collections
- Memorable trip experiences
- Wine and culinary experiences
- Access to events around the country
- Dining, wine tastings and local excursions
- Flights and lodging accommodations
- Ground transportation throughout the experiences
- Additional fun opportunities you may wish to contribute
Wow! What a fantastic kick-off to our 2025 Winemaker Wednesdays at @themathesonhbg with the incredible @valettewineshbg. Thank you to our very special guests: Valette Wines winemakers Bob Cabral of Bob Cabral Wines and Jesse Katz with @aperturecellars, @devil_proof and @thesettingwines, and to Claudia Vecchio with @sonomacounty who filled us in on all of the many exciting upcoming programs. Check out the fun conversation on our Vine, Wine & Dine radio show link in our bio or on @crntalk . It was great to connect with all of our guests who joined us and we look forward to doing it again on Wednesday, January 22! To see our calendar of upcoming Winemaker Wednesday’s visit SonomaWine.com.
#sonomawine #sipsonoma
Hey pizza lovers! Grab your favorite bottle of #SonomaCounty wine and order up your favorite pie during North Bay Pizza week, January 8-19! See participating restaurants, exclusive menus and special offers at northbaypizzaweek.com.
@restoweeks @northbaybohemian @sonomacounty #northbaypizzaweek #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
One of the best ways to start a new year is with the end of a perfect day!
Raise a glass of Sonoma County wine with family and friends and celebrate good health, great times, and a fantastic 2025.
Learn more at link in bio or sonomawine.com. Enjoy responsibly.
#WineIsUs #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Kick off a new year of fun with our complimentary wine tastings at Sonoma County Vintners Winemaker Wednesday at @themathesonhbg on January 8, 5:00-6:00pm! We`re starting the year off great with Dustin Valette`s very own @valettewineshbg and two of his fantastic winemakers: Bob Cabral and Jesse Katz. They will be pouring tastes of their delicious Valette Wines, @bobcabralwines and @aperturecellars wines. No reservations are needed but you could make a dinner reservation for after the wine tasting.
From 6:00pm to 7:00pm our live Vine, Wine & Dine radio show airs on @crntalk featuring an interview with Dustin Valette, Bob Cabral and Jesse Katz. Our Last Call guest will be Claudia Vecchio, CEO and President of our partners at @sonomacounty Tourism.
Listen live at link in bio, crntalk.com/crn1/ or download the CRN Digital Talk Radio App by dialing #250 on your smartphone and say "CRN."
#VineWineDine #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #winetasting #happyhour
Wine is magic moments and holiday memories. Open a bottle of Sonoma County wine and celebrate the season, and those who are your greatest gifts in life.
#WineIsUs #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Learn more at sonomawine.com. Enjoy responsibly.
That’s a wrap on the 2024 Season of our Winemaker Wednesdays and Vine, Wine & Dine radio show on @crntalk! It’s hard to believe that we have completed 25 shows and tastings this year—so many great guests, incredible wines and of course, lots of laughs. It’s been wonderful seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Thanks so much for your support!
Wishing you the happiest of holidays and looking forward to being back at @themathesonhbg on Wednesday, January 8, when our first guest, the awesome @dustinvalette, will kick-off our 2025 season with his fantastic @valettewineshbg.
Visit SonomaWine.com to learn more.
Cheers!
Happy Holidays from Sonoma County Vintners!
We are incredibly grateful for your support of Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF). Your participation and generosity help make #SonomaCounty stronger. Cheers to a fantastic 2025!
Our first ever Pour + Explore Wine Tasting session with @sawyersommelier was a smashing success! Thanks to everyone who came to @gloriaferrerwinery Ferrer to find a new favorite sparkling wine, just in time for the holiday season. There are more Pour + Explore tastings planned for 2025 - stay tuned for details.
A special thanks to @gloriaferrerwinery, to our wonderful partner Sommelier Christopher Sawyer, and to our featured sparkling wine vintners for sharing their wines during this inaugural event!
#pourandexplore sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Wine is perfecting your dough recipe and sharing the last slice. Introduce your favorite Sonoma County pizza wine to the ones who feed your soul.
#WineIsUs #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Learn more at sonomawine.com. Enjoy responsibly.
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is excited to announce their new “Wine Is Us” multimedia campaign as part of their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote Sonoma County wines to the world.
The “Wine is Us” campaign is designed to increase awareness of the many comprehensive benefits of moderate wine consumption, as reported in reputable medical studies. It will also invite consumers to enjoy positive personal interactions that may result from sharing a glass of wine with friends and family, emphasizing the more positive social, mental and physical health impacts.
Read the full story at link in bio or sonomawine.com/wine-is-us-campaign/. Enjoy responsibly.
Due to the upcoming holiday schedule we won`t be back for Winemaker Wednesday until January 2025. Mark your calendars now to help us kick off a new year of fun with our complimentary wine tastings, followed by our Vine, Wine & Dine live radio show, on January 8 with @valettewineshbg and January 22 with @CIRQ.
There`s still time though to come celebrate the holidays with us at our Wed, 12/11 Pour + Explore: Sparkling Wines Tasting at @gloriaferrerwinery from 5:30-7:30pm! Learn more and purchase tickets at SonomaWine.com.
We hope to see you there!
#VineWineDine #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #winetasting #happyhour
Thanks so much to our great friends at @drycreekvalleywines for inviting us to join for their annual meeting! We had a wonderful time catching up with your members and hearing about all of your fantastic programs. Love working with you!
Thanks so much to our wonderful partner @wineindustrynetwork for a fantastic WIN EXPO! We were honored to be part of the day. It was great to see old friends and to meet many new ones. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Sonoma County Vintners booth, and to our fantastic friends at @drycreekvalleywines who poured their wonderful wines. And congratulations to InHaeng J. as the winner of our topographical map and to Alyce F. for winning two VIP tickets to our June 21 Taste of Sonoma! If we didn’t get a chance to see you at the event and you’re interested in learning more about the many benefits of an SCV Membership, please visit sonomawine.com.
#sonomawine #sipsonoma #WineIsUs
Wine is celebrating with visiting family from far away, or neighbors down the street. This holiday season, raise a glass of Sonoma County wine and make a toast to those most special in your world! Cheers!
Learn more at sonomawine.com
#WineIsUs #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomacounty #sipsonoma
Get ready for some serious holiday vibes with Pour + Explore: Sparkling Wines Tasting at @gloriaferrerwinery on Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30pm!
Join Sonoma County Vintners along with @sawyersommelier for this exclusive wine tasting featuring sparkling wines from over 25 wineries across #SonomaCounty. The festive evening will include a walk-around tasting of a curated selection of wines from each vintner, along with light appetizers.
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are $65.00 per person, plus tax and service fee. We hope to see you there – Cheers!
Learn more and get tickets at link in bio or sonomawine.com/pour-explore-sparkling-wines/
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Cheers to #GivingTuesday! Celebrate by making a donation to the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation at our link in bio. SCVF provides annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funds to nonprofits throughout #SonomaCounty each year.
Visit our Sonoma County Vintners website at sonomawine.com to see our recent grantees and to read more about the impact this essential funding has on our local community.
We greatly appreciate your generosity and support—your gift makes Sonoma County stronger!
#sonomacounty #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #sipsonoma #holidaywine #perfectgift #gatheringtogiveback
What a special night! Thanks so much to Art Murray and his wonderful team @flambeauxwine for inviting us to help them celebrate their 10 year anniversary. It was an incredible evening of fantastic wines, food, friends and conversation. Cheers, and wishing you the happiest of anniversaries!
This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude for our dedicated members, partners, sponsors, and consumers for your continued support of #SonomaCounty wine. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy our world-class wines as you gather with your family and friends. Cheers and thank you!
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays! Don’t forget to get tickets now for Pour + Explore: Sparkling Wines Tasting at Gloria Ferrer Winery taking place on Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30pm!
Pour + Explore is an exciting new tasting experience produced by Sonoma County Vintners in collaboration with @sawyersommelier.
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event to ring in the holidays at Gloria Ferrer featuring sparkling wines from over 25 wineries across Sonoma County. Discover wonderful wines that epitomize the essence of each winemaker’s individual style and the region`s distinctive vineyards.
This festive evening includes a walk-around tasting of a curated selection of wines from each vintner, along with light appetizers.
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are $65.00 per person, plus tax and service fee. We hope to see you there – Cheers!
Go to link in bio or sonomawine.com for more information and tickets.
Featured Pour + Explore Sparkling Wines:
Bacigalupi Vineyards
Balletto Vineyards
Banshee Wines
Benovia Winery
Breathless Sparkling Wines
Bricoleur Vineyards
Cartograph Wines
Chateau St. Jean
DaVero Farms & Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Domaine Carneros
Freeman Winery
Gloria Ferrer
Inman Family Wines
Iron Horse Vineyards
J Vineyards & Winery
JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset
Keller Estate
Kokomo Winery
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Longboard Vineyards
Martin Ray Winery
Naidu Wines
Patz & Hall
Pellegrini-Olivet Lane
Schug Winery
Sosie Wines
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for our 2024 Winemaker Wednesday`s at @themathesonhbg! Due to the upcoming holiday schedule we won`t be back until January 2025. Mark your calendars now to help us kick off a new year of fun with our complimentary wine tastings, followed by our Vine, Wine & Dine live radio show, on January 8 with @valettewineshbg and January 22 with @cirqestate.
And to celebrate this year`s holidays, get tickets now for our Pour + Explore: Sparkling Wines Tasting at @gloriaferrerwinery on Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30pm! Learn more at SonomaWine.com.
Wishing you the happiest of holidays!
#VineWineDine #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #winetasting #happyhour
Get tickets now for Pour + Explore: Sparkling Wines Tasting at @gloriaferrerwinery on Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30pm!
Pour + Explore is an exciting new tasting experience produced by Sonoma County Vintners in collaboration with @sawyersommelier.
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event to ring in the holidays at Gloria Ferrer featuring sparkling wines from 25 wineries across Sonoma County. Discover wonderful wines that epitomize the essence of each winemaker’s individual style and the region`s distinctive vineyards.
This festive evening includes a walk-around tasting of a curated selection of wines from each vintner, along with light appetizers.
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are $65.00 per person, plus tax and service fee. We hope to see you there – Cheers!
Go to link in bio or sonomawine.com for more information and tickets.
Featured Pour + Explore Sparkling Wines:
Bacigalupi Vineyards
Balletto Vineyards
Banshee Wines
Benovia Winery
Breathless Sparkling Wines
Bricoleur Vineyards
Cartograph Wines
DaVero Farms & Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Domaine Carneros
Freeman Winery
Gloria Ferrer
Inman Family Wines
Iron Horse Vineyards
J Vineyards & Winery
JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset
Keller Estate
Kokomo Winery
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Longboard Vineyards
Naidu Wines
Patz & Hall
Pellegrini-Olivet Lane
Schug Winery
Sosie Wines
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Delicious wines + great conversation = last night’s great Winemaker Wednesday and Vine, Wine & Dine radio show at @themathesonhbg! Thanks so much to our guests Alex, Christian and Pierre Ehret of @ehretwinery for sharing their beautiful wines and history of the winery; our special Last Call guest George Christie, with @wineindustrynetwork who shared all of the details about this year’s exciting WIN EXPO that is happening on December 5, and to Chef Nate Davis who prepared delicious bites to accompany the wines during the show. You can listen to this show and all of the others at the link in our bio or on @crntalk. Cheers!
#sonomawine #sipsonoma
Sonoma County Vintners is looking forward to a fantastic 2025! Renew your winery`s membership or join SCV today to take advantage of all we have planned in the new year:
*Enhanced consumer and trade events
*Educational and team development workshops
*Critic tastings
*Media opportunities
*Exciting partnerships such as the SCV Leadership Lab with Second State Leadership, @wineindustrynetwork, Winemaker Wednesday at @themathesonhbg and the Vine, Wine & Dine radio show!
While providing a platform for our members to be heard, we will continue to advocate for our wine community, educate our community, media and political leaders on issues and challenges that impact the economic growth and well-being of our wine community and Sonoma County as a whole.
Join or renew your membership online now at sonomawine.com/join-sonoma-county-vintners/ or link in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomacounty #sipsonoma
Join us Wednesday, 11/13, for a #WinemakerWednesdays complimentary wine tasting at @themathesonhbg from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Alex Ehret and Christian Ehret of @ehretwinery will be pouring tastes of their delicious wines. No reservations needed but you could make a reservation and plan to stay for dinner at The Matheson after the wine tasting.
From 6:00pm to 7:00pm our live Vine, Wine & Dine radio show airs on @crntalk featuring an interview with Alex about growing up at Ehret and the winery`s fun Vineyard Safari experience. Our Last Call guest will be George Christie of @wineindustrynetwork who will talk about the 12th Annual WIN EXPO Trade Show + Conference coming up on December 5.
Listen live at crntalk.com/crn1/ or download the CRN Digital Talk Radio App by dialing #250 on your smartphone and say "CRN."
#VineWineDine #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #winetasting #happyhour
