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TWC Acquires Robert Sinskey Vineyards as the Family Transitions to Other Roles
December 21, 2022
“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 had been acquired by Stewart and Linda Resnick’s...
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WIN Expo 2022: Technology, Sustainability and Leadership in the Seminar Sessions
November 28, 2022
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 business practice.  By...
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WIN Expo 2022 Celebrates 10 Years of Knowledge and Networking
November 23, 2022
The Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) is the largest trade show and conference focused exclusively on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and is the second largest wine industry show...
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Winemaking Sessions at WIN Expo 2022: Adapting to Environmental Challenges and Consumer Tastes
November 9, 2022
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 artistry with science, winemakers...
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WIN Expo 2022: Vineyard and Growers Seminar Track Highlights
November 4, 2022
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 the vineyard of the future look like? For...
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Mergers and Acquisitions Aren't Stopping. But Could They Slow Down?
July 18, 2022
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 in the wine industry includes frequent stories...
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Napa Changes Its Rules to Allow Microwineries
July 7, 2022
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 of Supervisors adopted a new Microwinery Ordinance, amending...
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The Whole Package: Wine Needs to Create Memories with Each Delivery
May 13, 2022
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 tastings, travel tanked, stores shut down, restaurant...
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Invest in People: A Satisfied Workforce Is Sustainable
April 28, 2022
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 Springs. Draper has long...
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Latest Research on Smoke Taint Revealed
January 24, 2022
—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 in his multi-year research on the effects...
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WIN Expo 2021—Increased Focus on Educational Content for the Wine Industry
October 25, 2021
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 a leader in wine and wine-related...
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Wine Industry Analyst Weigh-in: JUSTIN's Acquisition of Lewis Cellars
September 20, 2021
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 with almost every kind...
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Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Burns Big Doubling in Size
August 31, 2021
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 trajectory toward vacation paradise, Lake Tahoe....
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Sustainable Packaging for a More Wholistic Wine Business
August 26, 2021
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 of a quality product,...
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Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Blazes Through El Dorado Wine Country
August 24, 2021
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 this writing the fire is only...
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Permit Sonoma Leads “Visioning” Sessions for Cannabis Regulation
August 17, 2021
The public is greatly encouraged to be a part of the planning for the future of weed cultivation in the County over the next three years Sonoma County has been actively addressing the cannabis business...
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