Expert Editorial: The Judgment of Paris and Its Impact on the...
By Anthony Zhang
May 24 is a day of celebration for wine lovers across America, as it marks the anniversary of The Judgment of...
Show Up, Stand Up, Speak Up: WineAmerica National Policy Conference 2022
For the first time in three years, WineAmerica representatives recently met with Congressional Representatives from around the country to discuss the wine industry’s legislative...
Meet Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production
This Sonoma County entrepreneur is responsible for more than a dozen prestigious tasting events, including the upcoming Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition.
By Alexandra...
Op Ed: Criticism of Organic or Sustainable Winegrowing Programs Adds to...
Are regional sustainable winegrowing certification programs
a boon for the industry?
By Randy Caparoso
For the longest time, a certified USDA organic seal on a food...
Predicting Palates: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Wine Buying?
New technology is helping consumers make smarter wine choices.
By Gordon Feller
If you’ve ever felt intimidated when choosing a bottle of wine, you’re not alone....
Beyond the (Standard) Bottle: Wineries Are Embracing Greener Packaging
Growing and making wine can be done sustainably. According to Grand View Research, the production of organic wine is projected to grow 10.2 percent...
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...
Michigan Wine Month: Showcasing Growth and Progress in America’s Mitten
By Paul Vigna
Matt Killman is a winemaker at Cool Climate Consulting in Petoskey, Mich., located in the Tip of the Mitt American Viticultural Area...
Turning the Tables on Alexandra Russell
By Carl Giavanti
Alexandra Russell was named Managing Editor of Wine Industry Advisor (WIA) in April 2022. Prior to this appointment, she’s been a freelance...
Navigating the Sustainability Landscape: Which Certifications Matter?
As the labyrinth of wine industry certifications continues to expand, consumers often find themselves without a compass.
By Deborah Parker Wong
Nearly half of American adult...
Rethink Packaging: Wine Needs to Embrace CPG Strategies to Attract New...
Wine packaging was designed and perfected for the retail shelf display. So what happens when retail display doesn’t matter quite as much as it...
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...
Expert Editorial: Open Communication Builds Bridges Between Customers and Staff
By Rod Hughes
Like every other industry, wineries are facing staffing and supply shortages as well as hard-to-source equipment parts and increased shipping costs. However,...
DTC Crackdown: Understand State Laws to Avoid Entanglement
There could well be a silver lining in the number of states that have stepped up enforcement of direct to consumer (DTC) shipping regulations....
Enoforum USA: Bringing International Research and Innovation Stateside
By Alexandra Russell
In 2019, George Christie, president of Wine Industry Network, was approached about bringing Enoforum, Europe’s largest technical-specific wine conference, to the United...