Southern Sonoma Country Life

Wine Country Weekend Taste of Sonoma at McMurray Estate Vineyards — A Sizzling, Late Summer's Afternoon of Appellational Discoveries

Everything I ever wanted to know about Sonoma County wines (as well as the best beers, brews and bites) I learn a little more about each Labor Day Saturday at the annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend's awsome, all-day Taste event at McMurray Ranch and Estate Vineyards, near Healdsburg.

The 2014 event was no exception in its educational and gustatory delights. With temperatures tipping over the 100 degree mark, it was a bit on the extreme balmy side to say the least, with thousands of event-goers seeking shade under a fleet of supersized tasting tents nestled amidst the soaring redwood and pine trees of this fairly remote, inland arm of the Russian River Appellation. 

It's every bit as fun to people watch at this great big gathering as it is to explore the region's top chefs' tastiest samplings and so, so many incredibly great wines. 

I like the laid-back atmosphere of this outstanding event at the McMurray Ranch locale. And running into so many familiar faces amongst the crowds of host wineries, farm-to-table food producers, brewing and coffee companies, is all part of the welcome. 

Wine Country Weekend wrapped up a bonanza of events around the county with a record breaking gala fundraiser At Kenwood's Chateau St. Jean, raising the roof with a wine auction that topped a whopping $4 million for Sonoma County childrens charities (including the raising of literacy rates). That's three times the amount raised last year - indicating the big spenders are back in business when it comes to snagging some of the worlds best wines. 

Just because many of us are lucky enough to live here, it doesn't necessarily mean we know all of the various ins and outs of our extraordinary county wines. Sonoma wine country stretches from the Pacific Coast in the west to the Mayacamas Mountains in the east, and is home to almost 60,000 acres of vineyards and more than 400 wineries. Within the borders are 16 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, or appellations) – each with its own distinctive characteristics.

The warmth of Sonoma Valley cradles rich Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons, while the cool, crisp Carneros gives way to juicy Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and sparkling wines.

The Russian River has created a vast valley floor in both the Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley AVAs. Maritime breezes and fog are dominant influences for grape growing with cool-requiring varieties such as Pinot Noir to the south and west, and warm-requiring varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel to the north and east.

Here's a cheat sheet for brushing up on what's made where: 

Alexander Valley
14,000 vineyard acres / 43 wineries
Top varietals:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Almost as warm as Knights Valley, Alexander Valley produces some of the county’s richest Cabernet Sauvignon, along with flavorful, ripe Chardonnay. The valley also produces complex and concentrated Zinfandel, Merlot, and Syrah.

 

Bennett Valley

350 vineyard acres / 4 wineries
Top varietals:  Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Merlot shines in Bennett Valley like nowhere else, with volcanic-laced soils and a moderately cool climate that results in extended hang time ideal for the varietal. The long growing season helps maximize flavors and increase concentration, while the cooler temperatures preserve the grape’s natural acidity.

 

Chalk Hill
1,500 vineyard acres / 5 wineries
Top varietals:  Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

On the north and east side of Windsor, extending along a short stretch of the Russian River, is the Chalk Hill district, which takes its name from the white volcanic ash hillsides that offer excellent drainage and sunny exposures.

 

Dry Creek Valley
8,800 vineyard acres / 63 wineries
Top varietals:  Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc

Morning fog from the Pacific Ocean tempers warm days. The stone-strewn soils are ideal for concentrating fruit and flavor character of Zinfandel, the hallmark of Dry Creek Valley, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, and the resulting wines are rock-solid examples of their types.

 

Fort Ross – Seaview
500 Vineyard Acres

Fort Ross – Seaview lies above the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, and is above the fog line that shrouds the surrounding Sonoma Coast AVA.

 

Green Valley
3,400 vineyard acres / 10 wineries
Top varietals:  Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Located within Russian River Valley but slightly cooler and with sandy soils, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive in Green Valley for both still and sparkling wines. Distinctive cool-climate Syrah also shines.

 

Knights Valley
1,500 vineyard acres / 2 wineries
Top varietals:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Protected from direct Pacific Ocean influence, Knights Valley is the warmest of the county’s appellations. Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet, Franc, Merlot, and Malbec for the reds; Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon for the whites – thrive here, producing complex and enjoyable Meritage blends.

 

Los Carneros
5,200 vineyard acres / 22 wineries
Top varietals:  Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

One of the coolest regions in Sonoma County partly because of the San Pablo Bay’s moderating influence, this region is prime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay country, producing crisp sparkling wines and racy table wines. Carneros has also shown itself to produce wonderful cool-climate expressions of Merlot and Syrah.

  

Northern Sonoma

This AVA region combines six AVAs: Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley and Green Valley.

 

Pine Mountain – Cloverdale Peak
230 Vineyard Acres
12 Vineyards/Wineries

This region is on the western edge of the Mayacamas, overlooking Cloverdale. The high elevation and red rock soils yield small berries and intense flavors for the Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals.

 

Rockpile
120 vineyard acres
Top varietals:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

One of Sonoma County’s newest viticultural areas, Rockpile was designated in early 2002. Spreading west of Lake Sonoma to the Mendocino County border, it is known for intensely-flavored red grape varietals with great concentration and balance.

 

Russian River Valley
17,000 vineyard acres / 50 wineries
Top varietals:  Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

The confluence of well-drained, soils, maritime and river influences providing cooling fog, and warm summer afternoons are ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The moderate temperatures ensure that fruit maturity is achieved without loss of depth and suppleness, resulting in wines that are uniquely ripe and elegant.

 

Sonoma Coast
5,000 vineyard acres / 7 wineries*
Top varietals:  Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

The hottest new region in the county is, in fact, its coolest. A place so close to the Pacific, with more than twice the annual rainfall of its inland neighbors, can still be warm enough to ripen wine grapes to their fullest flavor potential. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shine, along with cool-climate Syrah.

*Does not include overlap with other AVAs

 

Sonoma Mountain
760 vineyard acres / 3 wineries
Top varietals:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Rising above Sonoma Valley and the Santa Rosa Plain, and set apart by being well above the morning fog line, this region is known for powerful, yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to the wide variety of slopes and exposures, several other varieties also thrive in the rocky mountain soil.

 

Sonoma Valley
13,000 vineyard acres / 81 wineries
Top varietals:  Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel

Winegrowers take advantage of a climate warmed by slanting rays of sun and cooled airflows from both the Petaluma gap (to the west) and the Santa Rosa Plain (to the northwest) to produce a wide range of wines, each with distinctive varietal characteristics.

Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance Annual Picnic 2014

The barn at Grand Vent/Clary Ranch Vineyards, Middle Two Rock Road, Petaluma played host to the annual gathering of Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance. What an absolutely stunningly rustic setting for sharing tales of the vine and a drop or two of the best of this wonderful micro-regions small production wines. You don't have to be a grape farmer or winemaker to me a member of this friendly, fast-growing local alliance. Check out the Petaluma Gap website for upcoming events. 

Days of Wine and History - Petaluma Pairings - A Celebration of Wine and Community, Fall 2014

 "GingerImage", featured above is an image of a painting commissioned for the exhibits by local artist Ginger Irwin. This beautiful painting will be auctioned off at the Petaluma Winegrowers Gala.

The Petaluma Museum Association
and the Petaluma Gap Winegrower Alliance present:
Petaluma Pairings, Fall 2014
Petaluma's Viticulture History & Heritage:
A Celebration of Wine & Community

Members of The Petaluma Museum Association were delighted when Jim McCormick, owner of the California Wine Museum, agreed to loan artifacts and co-curate a special viticulture exhibit, the central attraction of the Museum's upcoming Petaluma Pairings Fall 2014 Celebration. 

Working with Paula Freund, art historian and former PMA board member, Jim's exhibit will chronologically document the history of grape growing and wine production in Petaluma from its beginnings in the second half of the nineteenth century through Prohibition and up to the present day resurgence of our local wine industry under the influence of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance.

 Jim and Paula began their research organizing interviews of Petalumans whose property holds historic viticulture significance: Angelo and Buck Sangiacomo of Sangiacomo Family Vineyards; Ana Keller of Keller Estate Winery; Al Marcucci, owner of the property formerly occupied by the Raffaelli Brothers Winery and Gigi Hendricks of Rockin' H Ranch Vineyard.  The interviews were conducted by Mayor Glass and his videographer, Kaye Chandler and will be a vital part of the exhibit.

Most of the exhibit's artifacts will be from the California Wine Museum, but treasures have also been donated by the wine scholar, Gail Unzelman; historian, Frank Sternad and rancher, Al Marcucci.  The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum will be contributing its own collection of vintage cooperage tools which were recently conserved by Robert Long’s Antique Refinishing and expertly repaired by master woodworker, Michael Cullen.

The Petaluma Museum Association has scheduled three exceptional educational events and two celebrations to complement the exhibit:

Viticulture Events:

Sat. Sept, 20, 2014 at 4:30 pm

Petaluma Winegrowers Gala ~ A Celebration of the Wines & Cuisine of Petaluma

Savor the five course pairings of exceptional Petaluma Gap Wines with local delicacies prepared by Amber Balshaw at the breathtaking Keller Estate Winery. Learn the nuances of pairings from "Master of Wine,” Liz Thach. Join us in honoring the Sangiacomo Family for their leadership in the resurgence of our local wine industry.  Participate in the Live Auction, Champagne Diamond Prize and “Instant Wine Cellar”* while enjoying the magnificent views of the Keller Vineyards and the Petaluma River. For tickets visit: www.petalumamuseum.com. Benefiting the Petaluma Museum Association. Cocktail Attire. $150 per person. Complimentary motor coach service will leave the Petaluma Arts Center parking lot (230 Lakeville Street) at 4 pm.

*Instant Wine Cellar: Here is an opportunity you’re not likely to see again! A 100 bottle collection of ultra-premium Petaluma Gap wines delivered to YOUR wine cellar. All of these wines are donated by wineries that source grapes from well-known vineyards located in the acclaimed Petaluma Gap growing region. These wines are in limited production; many are allocated and available only via winery mailing lists. This extraordinary Instant Cellar includes refined pinot noirs, lively chardonnays, and intense cool-climate syrahs—Petaluma Gap wines described by one wine writer as “elegant with a touch of the wild.” Valued in excess of $5,000. Raffle tickets are $50 each.

 

Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 at 6 pm

Community Crush Celebration

Petaluma Viticulture History: A Celebration of Wine & Community

Imbibe a choice selection of Cline Winery varietals ~ Relish farm-fresh delicacies prepared by Preferred Sonoma Caterers ~  Revel to the big band sound of the Ted Langford Band ~ Enjoy free admission to the “Petaluma Viticulture History & Heritage” exhibit. $45 in advance/$50 at door. For more information and tickets, visit: www.PetalumaMuseum.com. Held at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth Street, Downtown Petaluma.

 

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6 pm

Home Crafted Wine Competition

Compare your own palate with that of Chris Sawyer, “Sommelier to the Stars,” while he judges the best of Petaluma’s home crafted wines. Held at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth Street, Downtown Petaluma. $20 per person, for tickets visit www.petalumamuseum.com

 

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10 am

Cooperage Demonstration

French Master Cooper, Yann Guigen, will demonstrate the art of traditional barrel building. Yann advised the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum on the value of its extensive, vintage cooperage tool collection and will be using some of the tools in his demonstration. Thanks to Barrel Builders, this event is free and includes admission to the viticulture exhibit.

 

Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 5:30 pm

Home Crafted Wine Awards Dinner & Celebration

Petaluma's Independent Order of Odd Fellows invites you to celebrate The 1st Professionally Judged Home Crafted Wine Competition & Dinner. Held at the Historic Odd Fellows Building, located at 101 Petaluma Blvd North, in Petaluma. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.petalumamuseum.com.

 

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Documentary: “America’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition”

Screening at the Mystic Theater, followed by wine & cheese reception at the Museum

Carla De Luca Worfolk, an Emmy award-winning television and documentary producer, was commissioned by The Bancroft Library to produce “America’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition.” Carla will introduce the Petaluma Screening and be available after for discussion and questions.

 For event tickets visit www.petalumamuseum.com.

The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is located at 20 Fourth Street, Petaluma, CA. Please call the museum at 707-778-4398 for more information.

 

Countdown to Sonoma Wine Weekend - Labor Day Weekend Aug 29-31, 2014

The first thing you notice at Sonoma Wine Country Weekend (Labor Day Weekend, 2014) is the decided lack of distance between you and the people who grow and make some of the world’s most amazing wine and food. 

For three delicious, decadent days, you’ll experience, up close and personal, Sonoma’s full bounty of flavors. Rub shoulders with winegrowers and makers from the pioneers to the rising stars. Offer your compliments to the chefs, both acclaimed and up-and-coming.

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is Sonoma County’s signature, and largest, charity event, bringing together over 200 of Sonoma’s top winemakers and growers, along with a collection of the area’s best chefs. Jointly produced by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation, all proceeds benefit local charities. Since its inception, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend has raised over $12 million for charities that benefit students, children, farm workers and people in need in Sonoma County communities.

Check out the weekend's action-packed schedule, here. 

The Jack London Sustainability Farm Festival - Jack London State Historic Park, Sunday October 5th, 2014

On October 5th, 2014 at Jack London State Historic Park, The Jack London Sustainability Farm Festival will highlight Jack London’s legacy as a farming pioneer and connect with the innovators of today and their vision to preserve the land for tomorrow.

Sustainable agriculture today is an integral part of life here in Sonoma County. But yesterday (100 years ago) when famous writer Jack London created his “Beauty Ranch,” (the land that is now Jack London State Historic Park), he was actually experimenting with many of these same sustainable farming ideas, unheard of at the time.

The daylong festival at Jack London State Historic Park brings together the pioneers of today’s Sonoma County sustainable farming culture to share ideas and celebrate good farming and good eats. A free family-friendly event which includes music, food, “DIY fun learning” activities for kids and adults, as well as individual information stations coupled with park docents explaining Jack’s early farming techniques. This experience will be a step into a time capsule, as if to jettison to 1915 to observe Jack’s consultations on farming innovations with Luther Burbank and discover how that relates to today.

In 1915 when Jack London was experimenting with groundbreaking methods of farming and progressive more humane methods of dealing with farm livestock, he was far ahead of his time.A recent article in Modern Farming “Jack London’s Futuristic Farm,” sums it up:“JackLondon has been called many things throughout history, among them, an author, explorer, visionary and a socialist. He has even been called the greatest romantic of his time. However, above all these fancy titles, he was a farmer – and an inventive one at that.” View rare footage of Jack London, a few days before he died, working with his farm animals at Beauty Ranch: Click here: Rare Footage Of Jack London On His California Ranch Filmed 3 Days Before His Death In 1915. - YouTube

Jack London was a pioneer of sustainable farming, experimenting with ideas that are now standard practices: terracing, green water, mulching, composting, vegetable growing and providing progressive livestock conditions. The October 5 Sustainability Farm Festival celebrates Jack London’s legacy and vision as it connects to today’s Sustainability movement. 

 

The Jack London Park Sustainability Farm Festival

 

Where:          Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen

 

When:            Sunday, October 5th, 2014

            11:00 AM       “Autumn Farm Forum,” part of the popular quarterly series talking about food and farming in Sonoma County, presented by Marcy Smothers and Clark Wolf, will kick off The Jack London Park Sustainability Farm Festival at 11 am at Beauty Ranch.

            Noon              Information stations will open. The complete program of participants is available online, but will feature representatives from Benziger Family Winery, Fiber Arts, Luther Burbank Experimental Gardens, Nana Maes Organics, Oak Hill Farms, Quarryhill Botanical Gardens, Quarter Acre Farms, Sonoma County Beekeepers Association, Sonoma County Waste Management, Sonoma Water Agency, The Green Team – Sonoma Valley High School Wolf Pack Recycling Team, Two Moon Farm as well as Breck Parkman, Senior Archeologist California State Parks, Jack London State Historic Park Master Gardner, and other current local innovators in the sustainability movement.

 

Cost:              FREE (except for $10 per car parking fee)

  

For more information, visit jacklondonpark.com or call 707-938-5216.

 

Petaluma's One Planet Fair Trade Store Changes Hands as Founder Noelle Marshall Adventures On to Ivory Coast

One Planet Handcrafted Fair Trade Store changed hands this summer as founder/owner Noelle Marshall starts an adventurous new chapter in her impassioned Fair Trade career.

Noelle (pictured, right) is packing up her Petaluma home for a September departure to the West African Ivory Coast, which neighbors her native Liberia.

"The Ivory Coast is far more developed than Liberia," said Noelle who plans to settle with her partner, Emmanuel Nado, in original 19th and early 20th Century French Colonial City Grand-Bassam, a coastal tourist city and craft center.  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named Grand-Bassam a World Heritage Site in 2012.

"It is my dream to continue my mission of helping developing countries," said Noelle. After six years in Fair Trade retail at her popular Petaluma store on Fourth Street, the entrepreneur/philanthropist is stepping into new shoes with plans to develop her own cooperative, working with women and children in Liberia.

Even without the current Ebola Virus outbreak: "Living in Liberia is not safe," said Noelle, who traveled to Africa for the first time since childhood, in search of her mother, Mary Tia Brown, in 2013.  Yet: "from my base across the border in Bassam, it is possible for me to launch and manage a Fair Trade cooperative that will aid women and children in poverty in that country," she said.

Noelle will continue her search for her mother. Her Lebanese father took she and her brother to the Lebanon when she was five years old, and, later, in her teens, the United States.

New owner of One Planet, Oriana Duranczyk  (pictured, left) grew up in San Francisco and moved to Petaluma from Sebastopol two years ago with her daughter. She will be running the store with her mom, Christiana Duranczyk. "She is the one who instilled in me the appreciation and love for hand crafted and unique items," said Oriana, a geologist who had been working in construction for the last decade. "I am new to the world of "fair trade" specifically," she said. "However, I strive to live a life where my purchases were well thought out and enhance the overall world goal of sustainability and global well being. I am so excited to venture into this new journey with my family and carry on Noelle's dream in the One Planet store."

One Planet Fair Trade Store is located at 5 Fourth Street, Petaluma, CA.  

 

Fun Things For the Late Summer/Fall Southern SoCo/Marin Calendar

Remembering Bay Area Boy Robin Williams

The late Robin Williams made his mark on the wider world as a universally funny fella in Mork and Mindy, but  the cinematic Good Morning, Vietnam made a massive global impression in 1987. I was 21, still living in the UK at the time of its release and I remember the movie and its imprint of the American culture, so very well. 

After moving to the States and settling in California, I often heard tell of Robin's frequent visits over the years to (my early workplace) the Renaissance Pleasure Faire at Black Point, Novato. There he was just another time traveler amongst thousands of guests. Production team, event workers and fairegoers alike reveled in the quiet superstar's occasional impromptu entertainment, Elizabethan-style, under the shade of a random oak tree.

In 1997, Robin filmed here at the gateway to Sonoma County's wine country. The Open Door Church in Petaluma played host to the movie Flubber. 

Rest in Peace good man. 

 

Fourth Annual Wine Country Hat Day At The Sonoma County Fair

Wine Country Hat Day was a hoot, this early August, with a terrific turn-out of all sorts of sporting headwear from the elegant to the outrageous. 

This annual extravaganza, a benefit for the Sonoma County Fair Foundation, kicked off with trackside hors d'oeuvres and wine, a welcome by Sonoma County Fair Board President Lisa Carreno, a Walk the Catwalk at competition, live auction by Brent Ferris of KZST and a group photo in the racing paddock.

Winner of best vintage hat, this stylish contestant in the hat competion also sported one of my favorite hats in last years line-up. She apparently has a penchant for purchasing beautiful headwear on her travels around the world. 

Others opted for multi-colored statements!

A few of our fair Petaluma contingency...

Sharon Dado wins best hat once again. This one was hard to beat with its array of fresh, orange-hued roses and a metal horse on top. 

An auction of two of the favorite hats of Sonoma County icon Saralee McClelland Kunde (known for her exuberance, can-do spirit and her collection of big, floppy, fabulous hats) raised money for the fair, farm youth and agricultural causes. Her husband, Richard Kunde donated her favorite big yellow hat (pictured below), worn by Saralee at last year's Hat Day at the races and a striking cerise hat from his late wife's treasured collection. 

Saralee and Richard's Barn, a center for agricultural education to be built on the county fairgrounds in Santa Rosa is currently in the works. As well as providing an educational center, it will serve as a venue for additional events such as fundraising dinners, wine competitions and Sonoma County Farm Bureau's Ag Days for over 4,000 elementary school children, culinary demonstrations, farm to table activities, 4-H and FFA seminars and meetings, private events, dog shows and livestock events.  

Sweet themed hat with horses and wine corks too. 

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2014 Gala BASH for Petaluma Educational Foundation, Sept 6th - Save On Ticket Price Before Aug 15th

Well known as one of Sonoma County's most glamorous fundraising events, the annual PEF Bash, supporting Petaluma Educational Foundation, guarantees another glittering gala of dancing, dining and auctions benefiting all 37 K-12 public, not-for-profit and charter schools in the Petaluma area.

On September 6th 2014, a grand tent will pop-up on the former North Bay Construction site in the heart of Petaluma, providing yet another unique venue for the roving event. This year’s swanky PEF Midtown Lounge offers guests evening-long entertainment from the Bay Area’s Beat Street Band performing everything from Michael Jackson, to Lady Gaga and Journey to Sinatra.  

Signature cocktails and classic cuisine will round out the evening’s festivities.

The live auction offers an opportunity to bid on sought after packages featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences, to favorite dinners and services from local businesses. Over 500 guests are collectively invited to raise their paddles pledging support to over 13,000 Petaluma students, who benefit from PEF’s Impact Grant program.  One hundred percent of pledges made during the Fund the Future paddle raise support the foundation’s grant program providing curriculum-based support totaling over $2,531,000 to local schools since 1983.

All-inclusive tickets ($150.00 pp before August 15, $175.00 pp starting August 16) are available by contacting the PEF Office at (707) 778-5063 or visiting the event website at https://petaluma.ejoinme.org/Bash14. Limited seating available.

PEF’s Online BASH Auction kicks off August 15-31 at https://biddingforgood.com/pefinfo providing everyone near and far the opportunity to bid in support of local education.

Annual PEF Partners for Education - Clover Stornetta Farms, Petaluma Market, Wells Fargo, and Petaluma Health Care District join presenting event partners Exchange Bank and Petaluma Creamery as top-tier sponsors.  A host of other local businesses come together to present an evening of festivities as corporate partners:  Lace House Linen, Dairy Delivery Inc., Andrea & John Barella, Nelson, CamelBak, Encore Events Rentals/ Cal West Rents, PG&E, Bank of Marin, First Community Bank, Hansel Auto Center, Hennessy Funds, Mike Hudson Distributing, Pisenti & Brinker LLP, Petaluma Minuteman Press, W.K. McLellan Co., Top Speed Data, Umpqua Bank, Don Ramatici Insurance, Friedman’s Home Improvement and Morris Distributing.