On September 9, 2025, the California Wine Institute hosted Eureka! The California Wine Experience at Moonlight Studios NYC, offering an immersive exploration of California’s diverse wine regions.
Media, trade professionals, and invited guests discovered the breadth of the Golden State’s wine country — from the North Coast and Central Coast to the Sierra Foothills, Inland Valleys, Southern California, and the Far North — through curated tastings, seminars, and interactive vineyard storytelling.
Event Highlights
The day began with two masterclasses led by Elaine Chukan Brown, who guided invited guests through focused tastings and discussions on sustainability and regional diversity. Between sessions, the walk-around tasting welcomed media and trade to sample wines representing California’s distinct terroirs.
Participating Wineries
Guests had the opportunity to taste wines from a wide range of producers, including:
Livermore Valley
Darcie Kent Vineyards · L’Autre Cote · Retzlaff Vineyards · Wente Vineyards
Lodi
Klinker Brick Winery · LangeTwins · McManis Family Vineyards Inc. · Mettler Family Vineyards · Michael David Winery · Oak Farm Vineyards · Sandlands · St. Amant Winery
Napa Valley
Cakebread Cellars · Domaine Chandon · Quattro Theory · St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery · Trefethen Family Vineyards
Paso Robles
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines · O’Neill Vintners · Tablas Creek Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
Alma Rosa Winery · Colluvial Wine · El Pino Club · Foley Estates · Lincourt Vineyards · Longoria Wines
Santa Cruz Mountains
Madson Wines · Mount Eden Vineyards · Ridge Vineyards · Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard · Storrs Winery & Vineyards
Santa Lucia Highlands
La Crema · McIntyre Vineyards · Morgan Winery · ROAR Wines · Scheid Vineyards · Siduri
Sonoma County
J Vineyards & Winery · Pedroncelli Winery · Rodney Strong Vineyards · St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Temecula Valley
Baily Vineyard and Winery · Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery · South Coast Winery · Wilson Creek Winery
Bringing California to New York
Eureka! celebrated California’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and regional diversity. The event offered an insider look into the State’s winemaking culture, connecting New York’s wine community directly with the vineyards and families behind these labels.