By Laurie Wachter   André Hueston Mack [Image courtesy of Maison Noir Wines] André Hueston Mack left at the pinnacle of his career as head sommelier of Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant in New York...

By Laurie Wachter   It’s been 45 years since Tom Klein first set eyes on Rodney Strong winery and vineyards.  He was working at McKinsey & Company after earning his Stanford MBA when an assignment...

By Laurie Wachter   Krista Chaich, Executive Director, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association “I’m a behind-the-scenes kind of gal,” says Krista Chaich, executive director of the Temecula Valley...

Wineries face rising pressures on wages, a buyer’s market for grapes and the looming cost of wastewater compliance  By Laurie Wachter   A strong finish to a late harvest was good news for the...

Addressing early harvest, precursor aromas, oak consistency and health-conscious winemaking  By Laurie Wachter   Winemakers often experiment, run tests and make adjustments in their winemaking...

Three California winemakers test new techniques for making low-alcohol, low-calorie and vegan wines By Laurie Wachter   Wine consumers are increasingly looking for wines that align with healthier...

Proving the value of tomorrow’s solutions in today’s vineyards By Laurie Wachter   What’s new in the vineyard? One exciting area of innovation is technology that improves farming in practical ways,...

Celebrated annual industry event promises learning and networking opportunities. By Laurie Wachter Wine has been grown in California’s North Coast for more than 100 years, but it’s only been in the past...

Adding video and AI to your winery marketing may be easier than you think. By Laurie Wachter   The world of marketing sometimes feels like it’s spinning out of control. New social media channels,...

With a deadline looming, wineries face a complicated path to compliance with California’s Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements  By Laurie Wachter The California wine industry has been plagued by...