Category: Wine Industry Articles

Many in the wine business are wondering how to properly protect their AI innovations. A few tried-and-true routes to safety include patents, copyrights and trademarks. By David McCombs, Eugene Goryunov,...

Associations bring people together, create consensus, communicate with key constituencies, improve the business climate and grow the industry. By Jim Trezise A Finger Lakes winery owner I know belongs...

Artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced sensor technology will reinvent vineyard management … eventually. By Jeff Siegel Grape growing is a traditional business, parts of which haven’t changed in...

Your greatest detection tool may already be in your vineyard. By Thomas Grandperrin    Field scouting is a fundamental component of a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program, yet...

Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world. By Kathleen Willcox  The move toward more eco-friendly farming...

The production of non-alcoholic wines presents a particular challenge for producers, since it differs considerably from the classic winemaking process. By Dr. Ilona Schneider and Felix Marzolph, MBA Non-alcoholic...

By Carl Giavanti Elizabeth Smith, Naked Wines Elizabeth Smith’s recent appointment as copywriter for online wine retailer Naked Wines is an example of dedicated wine writing that evolved into a full-time...

What are biogenic amines and why can they be a problem? By Deborah Parker Wong Most informed wine consumers have accepted the fact that sulfur isn’t the root cause of wine headaches, but the misconception...

The Mile High State leans into hybrid varieties in response to extreme climate challenges. By Kathleen Willcox  Colorado has been producing locally grown and bottled wine since 1890, but it’s just...

Here are five arguments made against DTC that just don’t hold up under scrutiny. By Alex Koral   Americans spent more than $4 billion on DTC wine shipments in 2021, and polls show broad support among...