Category: Wine Industry Articles

The ultimate goal of wine competitions is to give each wine its due and create enhanced marketing opportunities. By Alexandra Russell   Many consumers see medals and scores as a shortcut to finding...

Coming soon, WineAmerica expects three distinct TTB proposals that could drastically change beverage alcohol labeling requirements.  By Michael Kaiser   Starting as early as this spring, WineAmerica...

Attracting a more diverse and younger cohort of repeat customers requires creative thinking. By Kathleen Willcox    Bad news first (and this is hardly breaking news): the only growing demographic...

With constant changes and continued supply chain disruption in today’s global economy, when it comes to logistics in 2023, the only thing certain is continued uncertainty. Threats remain that may prolong...

Jay Famiglietti tells Napa RISE that California is, so far, failing to address critical water infrastructure projects and that its efforts amount to too little, too late. By Pam Strayer   Speaking...

By Carl Giavanti   Paul Hodgins is a wine writer, arts writer and educator. He was the wine, beer and spirits columnist for The Orange County Register from 2009 to 2018. He has written three books...

An innovative electric autonomous tractor tackles labor-intensive field tasks with the help of wine industry collaborators. By Laurie Wachter New technologies are increasingly delivering creative solutions...

Here’s a simplified breakdown of how data analytics can benefit your winery, drawing parallels to Billy Beane’s Moneyball approach. By Nathan Westfall As a winery owner, you’ve spent...

The 2022 Direct-to-Consumer Impact Report offers a variety of key insights on trends and developments in tasting rooms and DtC over the last year. By Jeff Siegel   Is one of the solutions to wine’s...

Famous wine writer Jancis Robinson shared her concerns at a Napa RISE event. By Pam Strayer   On April 5, 2023, the world’s most famous wine writer, Jancis Robinson, made a rare in-person appearance...