NEW YORK, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A new video highlights 20 of California's "New Generation" vintners and growers who convened in Sausalito, California, recently to share their perspectives on California wine trends at an event sponsored by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The group engaged in lively dialogue sessions on four industry topics: evolving California wine styles; passing the torch at family wineries; eco-friendly growing and winemaking; and innovative marketing.

To view and/or link to the video, see: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/Vintners_37214/

"There are 3,000 wineries and 4,600 winegrowers in California, and most are family businesses making significant economic and cultural contributions to our state," said Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, Wine Institute president and CEO. "Our event showcases some of California's new generation in wine and how their creative energy, passion and innovation are helping to guide our industry and take it in new directions."

"The next generation of the California wine community is building on our great growing and winemaking traditions, combining it with their own fresh perspective and talents," said Karen Ross, former president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers. "It is fun and exciting to see so many dynamic younger people taking the reins. With their enthusiasm and new ideas, California growers and vintners will continue to set trends and be a global influence for generations to come."

Participating vintners/growers were: Josh Baker, Edna Valley Vineyards; Kathy Benziger, Benziger Family Winery; Warren Bogle, Bogle Vineyards; Sarah Cahn-Bennett, Navarro Vineyards & Winery; Paul Clifton, Hahn Estates Winery; Nick de Luca, Star Lane and Dierberg Estate; Judd Finkelstein, Judd's Hill; Mike Heringer, Heringer Estates; Aaron Lange, LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards; Chris Leamy, Terra d'Oro/Montevina Winery; Kim Ledbetter Bronson, Vino Farms; Clay Mauritson, Mauritson Family Winery; Nicholas Miller, Bien Nacido/Solomon Hills/ French Camp Vineyards; Cheryl Murphy Durzy, Clos LaChance Wines; Andrew Murray, Andrew Murray Vineyards; Chris Pisani, ZD Wines; Jason Smith, Paraiso Vineyards; Cane Vanderhoof, Miramonte Winery/Celebration Cellars; Alan Viader, Viader; Karl Wente, Wente Family Estates.

The full story and additional video interviews are at www.wineinstitute.org.

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SOURCE Medialink; Wine Institute; California Association of Winegrape Growers

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