September 18, 2026 (Mendoza, Argentina) — Argentina’s first female winemaker and celebrated “Queen of Torrontés,” Susana Balbo, alongside her daughter, Ana Lovaglio, mark a new milestone in their...
Gladys Wotring
September 17, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) announces Gladys Wotring, vice president of human resources at J.G. Boswell Company,...
James Douglas Meador, former owner of Ventana Vineyards, passed peacefully in Fallon, NV, in August. He was 85.
James Douglas Meador
September 16, 2026 — Born in Wenatchee, Washington in 1940,...
Sarah Gummoe, Head Winemaker
September 16, 2026 (Finger Lakes, NY) — Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the most iconic and pioneering wineries in the Finger Lakes region, is pleased to announce...
Wine School of Philadelphia and The Hue Society scholarship will support the Maryland hospitality professional as she builds a new career in wine after 17 years in federal service
Michelle Massie
September...
September 16, 2026 (Bordeaux, France) — The Great Wine Capitals Global Network has awarded its 2026/2027 International Research Grant to Rongrong Huang of Macao University of Tourism and Dr Matthew...
Consumer behavior, emerging categories, AI, vineyard economics, and shifting business models are all changing at the same time. For wine industry leaders, the challenge now is understanding what those...
Napa Valley wine company taps veteran sales executive to lead wholesale sales for Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate
Steven Wyngard, National Sales Manager
September 15, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Napa...
Carlton Scott, Director of National Accounts, East
September 15, 2026 (Lake County, CA) — We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Shannon Family of Wines National Accounts Team. Carlton...
Jennifer Linke, Vice President, Association Relations
September 15, 2026 (New York, NY) — The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Linke as...
Anyone involved in California’s wine industry knows how dramatically the vineyard market has changed. Grape demand remains soft, contracts are harder to secure, farming costs continue to climb, and...
September 15, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is proud to announce Kaysie Rogers of SingleThread Farms and Madison Michael...
Chris McFall, National Sales Manager, Western Region
September 14, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Sonoma Valley’s Hamel has appointed Chris McFall as National Sales Manager, Western Region. McFall joins the...
Celebrating Excellence and Dedication in the Beverage Industry
September 14, 2026 (Houston, TX) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is thrilled to announce that Alex Mares from JW Marriott...
Mike Veseth
September 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage...
September 10, 2026 (Jonesville, NC) — Dynamis Estate Wines co-founders Matheson Worrell and Katy Kidd have been nominated for Winemaker of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 Wine Star Awards,...
