California Winemakers Look Beyond Traditional Grape Varieties at Mascarin Family Wines Panel and Tasting

Healdsburg event brings together three of Sonoma’s leading voices on the future of California wine

May 7, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — As climate pressures intensify and consumers show growing interest in off-the-beaten-path wines, California winemakers are increasingly turning to alternative grape varieties.

This shift was the focus of an industry panel hosted by Mascarin Family Wines (formerly 32 Winds) on April 9 at its creekside tasting room just outside downtown Healdsburg. Approximately 30 members of the trade and media attended the event, moderated by Ana Carolina Quintela, Sonoma County Correspondent at Decanter, and featuring Scott Schultz (Jolie-Laide Wines), Sam Bilbro (Idlewild Wines), and Matt Taylor (Mascarin Family Wines, Ink Grade & Matt Taylor Wines)…

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