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Launched in 2019, Industry Insider opens a window to a specific industry for outsiders through the featured guest’s personal stories and insights. Our guests include many accomplished Colorado entrepreneurs, idealists, and people behind a movement. During the event, the featured guest will share his/her personal stories through an interview, give an onsite tour, and answer the question “how does this industry work?”. If you are a curious person and ready to be inspired, come meet our guests and other like-minded young professionals!

During one of James’ visits to Sonoma County, over a decade ago, while he and his brother Mark were relaxing for the evening with a cigar and a glass of wine, James turned to Mark and said the right time to start a wine business was now. It was there that the foundations of Blanchard Family Wines were born.

....Of course it was not that simple.

Are you a self-proclaimed wine enthusiast? Have you dreamed of starting your own winery? Come to learn how the Blanchard Boys went from a liberal art college and airforce to starting their own winery with three locations.  

Blanchard Family Wines is dedicated to the creation of limited production, hand-crafted, artisan wines, sourced from the top vineyards in the Sonoma Valley. We showcase the world-class appellations of Russian River, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek and Alexander Valley and most of our wines are either 100% varietal or single-vineyard products. Our family roots blend into our company philosophy, from our logo to our product names.