Wine Business Editorial

The Crossvines: Maryland’s All Encompassing Custom Crush Debuts

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Groundbreaking multipurpose facility set to enhance the state’s wine industry. By Paul Vigna About a decade ago, Keith Miller, CEO of Maryland’s Montgomery County Revenue Authority...

Expert Editorial: Add Value to Your Winery by Monetizing Land Use...

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Investing in entitlements for wineries can increase short- and long-term financial viability in several ways.  By Katherine Philippakis and Rachel Lenihan   With today’s emphasis on increasing...

Optimizing Irrigation: Using Tech to Improve Decision Making

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Managing water use in California vineyards has been a top priority for vintners during recent years of drought conditions.  By Jeff Siegel   Talk to California growers,...

Uncovered: The Harsh Reality of California Winery Insurance in 2023

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Golden State growers and producers are facing an almost unprecedented insurance crisis. By Jeff Siegel   When his agency’s winery and vineyard clients renewed their insurance policies...

The Old Vine Registry — U.K.-Driven, Crowd-Sourced, Global Encompassing — Launches...

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The Old Vine Registry endeavors to maintain a list that is "dynamic, alive, up-to-date, and growing." By Randy Caparoso   Last month, on June 26, 2023, The...

Fish Friendly Farming: Q&A with California Land Stewardship Institute’s Laurel Marcus

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A conversation with the founder of Fish Friendly Farming Certification and Climate Adaptation Certification Programs Based in Napa County, the California Land Stewardship Institute (CLSI)...

Harvesting Innovation: Putting AI to Work in the Vineyard

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Among the benefits AI innovators are offering viticulturists right now are advances in robots, machine learning and predictive analytics. By Laurie Wachter   The speed of new...

Secrets for Growing Better Grapes in Coastal Climates

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Winemakers Weigh in with Tips and Strategies for Vineyard Success On the Edge of the Pacific Ocean By Laura Ness   It’s no secret that growing grapes...

Expert Editorial: Navigating the Nuances of Sustainability in the Wine Industry

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To truly make the most environmentally sound decision, it’s crucial to recognize the complexities, parameters and trade-offs regarding each specific situation. By Emily Kern Carbon emissions...

Expert Editorial: Six Tips for Raising Capital for Your Wine, Spirits...

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Raising capital to help your business get to its next phase of growth requires careful planning, research and execution to best position your brand...

WineAmerica: USPS Shipping Equity Act Reintroduced

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Reps. Newhouse and Wexton reintroduce the USPS Shipping Equity Act to allow wineries another option for direct-to-consumer shipping.  By Michael Kaiser   On May 25 (National Wine...

Domestic Sparkling Wine Is on the Rise. How Can a Winery...

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U.S. wineries looking to offset negative growth should consider adding sparkling wine to their portfolios to capture consumers who embrace bubbles.  By Robin Shreeves   Wine consumption has...

Expert Editorial: The 90-Day Plan for Effectively Onboarding New Employees So...

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Here's a 90-day onboarding plan designed to make sure employees feel welcome and appreciated. By Neil Solari    When it comes to staffing, hiring someone to fill...

From the Farm to Capitol Hill: Promoting Regenerative Organic Agriculture at...

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Bonterra Organic Estates’ Joseph Brinkley talks about his move away from the day-to-day vineyard operations to focus on the development of regenerative organic agriculture...

Research and Legwork: Manage Your Distributor Relationship and Get Results Amid...

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Distributors, both large and small, share their thoughts on how wineries can best work with them to increase sales. By Kathleen Willcox  As anyone who has...