SONOMA COUNTY GROWERS OUT FOR A NAME

Sonoma County growers are backing SB1380, a “truth in labeling” law - much like recent Napa legislation - that would ensure Sonoma grapes are used in a wine with Sonoma on the label. Under the bill wine brands with Sonoma in the title must use at least 75% of Sonoma County grapes. Currently, wine brands with Sonoma labels can be produced from grapes grown anywhere else without a hint of Sonoma fruit. Vintners hope that if the bill is passed,