Home Authors Posts by Barbara Barrielle

Barbara Barrielle

62 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
Barbara Barrielle was a longtime publicist in sports and wine before going to the other side as a wine, travel and entertainment writer. She also produces films and has a documentary "Crushed: Climate Change and the Wine Country Fires" releasing in 2021. Current publications Barbara writes for are AARP Magazine, Northwest Travel & Life, East Hampton Star, Napa Valley Register, Oregon Wine Press as well as Wine Industry Advisor. She lives in Healdsburg, travels extensively and studies wine and languages.

TWC Acquires Robert Sinskey Vineyards as the Family Transitions to Other...

0
“Robert Sinskey Vineyards Sold the Winery … and It Bought the Farm.” By Barbara Barielle Last week, it was announced that the famed Robert Sinskey Vineyards...

WIN Expo 2022: Technology, Sustainability and Leadership in the Seminar Sessions

0
This year’s seminar tracks challenge accepted norms with new communication methods and unexpected product presentations. Plus, using technology to enhance sustainability is just good...

WIN Expo 2022 Celebrates 10 Years of Knowledge and Networking

0
The Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) is the largest trade show and conference focused exclusively on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake...

Winemaking Sessions at WIN Expo 2022: Adapting to Environmental Challenges and...

0
Whether it’s O3 treatment, simpler yeast inoculation or substitutes for sulfur, there’s much for winemakers to learn at this year’s Expo. By Barbara Barrielle By combining...

WIN Expo 2022: Vineyard and Growers Seminar Track Highlights

0
Regardless of how glamorous the end product may seem, wine starts in the vineyard and grape growing is an agricultural activity. By Barbara Barrielle What will...

Mergers and Acquisitions Aren’t Stopping. But Could They Slow Down?

0
With the raising of interest rates by the Federal Reserve, one may wonder if the recent flurry of M&A can continue. By Barbara Barielle   Daily news...

Napa Changes Its Rules to Allow Microwineries

0
Family farms have just been given the chance to survive and prosper in Napa County. By Barbara Barrielle On, April 5, 2022 the Napa County Board...

The Whole Package: Wine Needs to Create Memories with Each Delivery

0
There’s no question the wine market has changed dramatically since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. When wineries were forced to halt in-person...

Invest in People: A Satisfied Workforce Is Sustainable

2
By Barbara Barrielle I first heard the concept of “workplace” or “worker” sustainability when interviewing Paul Draper, winemaker at  Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello and Lytton...

Latest Research on Smoke Taint Revealed

1
—Barbara Barrielle Tom Collins, head of the smoke research efforts at Washington State University, spoke to the industry on January 20 about his latest progress...

WIN Expo 2021—Increased Focus on Educational Content for the Wine Industry

0
December’s conference kicks off with a new format to engage professionals in all sectors of wine. —Barbara Barrielle Wine Industry Network continues its tradition as...

Wine Industry Analyst Weigh-in: JUSTIN’s Acquisition of Lewis Cellars

0
Wine Industry Advisor speaks to Rob McMillan, EVP of Silicon Valley Bank, about The Wonderful Company's newest Napa label. —Barbara Barrielle The Wonderful Company is involved...

Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Burns Big Doubling in Size

0
In the week following our last report, Caldor has destroyed nearly 200,000 acres —Barbara Barrielle The Caldor Fire is only 16% contained as it continues its...

Sustainable Packaging for a More Wholistic Wine Business

1
Eco-friendly packaging engages consumers, improves brand image, and is simply better for the environment. —Barbara Barrielle In the wine industry, packaging is vital for the conservation...

Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Blazes Through El Dorado Wine Country

2
County’s wineries remain alert, but untouched; surrounding AVAs contend with smoke. —Barbara Barrielle The Caldor Fire has torched 114,166 acres of El Dorado County. As of...
Skip to content