Barbara Barrielle
TWC Acquires Robert Sinskey Vineyards as the Family Transitions to Other...
“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
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
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...
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
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?
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
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
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
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
—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
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
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
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
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
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...