Since 2018, Bill has been honored to serve as a judge at the annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – one of the world’s preeminent and most prestigious wine judging events of American vintages. The competition takes place in Cloverdale, just a few short miles away from WGWinery’s northern Alexander Valley vineyard. In recent years, on an annual basis nearly…
As a member winery of Alexander Valley Winegrowers (alexandervalley.org), WGWinery is honored to observe and abide by the organization’s vision, mission and values – tenets that guide and bond 31 wineries and 82 winegrowers to preserve, protect and promote the region’s traditions, cultures and way of life. To learn more, check out the organization’s website at alexandervalley.org.
In this short video, WGWinery Owner/Vintner Bill Pesonen briefly reviews winterization steps he takes on an annual basis to prep vines for the dormant season, and also points out future plans for a block of Zinfandel grapes. Additionally, he discusses his 20-year history as a pilot in the United States Air Force, as well as his 27 years (some overlapping…
