David Markel, Research and Development Manager at Willamette Valley Vineyards, turns on UV-C Robot
Vineyard Tech & The Green Cyber Revolution
Wine Industry Advisor dives into the modern vineyard where satellites, AI, and robotics all work toward more sustainable viticulture. —Kathleen Willcox The wine industry has been slower than others when...
A Zinfandel cluster in Stampede Vineyard (Clements Hills), a vineyard now prized by contempory style producers for the high acidity in its high-skin-to-juice ratio grapes.
Op Ed: Dear Sommeliers, It's OK to Like Zinfandel
This op is written from a sommelier’s perspective. I know a lot of them because I was a sommelier who worked in restaurants for over 28 years, and am currently affiliated SOMM Journal. —Randy Caparoso This...
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Community Celebration Overcomes Covid Concerns in Russian River Valley
—Kim Badenfort Health authorities have given the green light for a return to large events provided Covid precautions are taken (Sonoma County Health Orders). While some Sonoma County winery associations...
The new Virginia Peninsula AVA enjoys a subtropical climate / Courtesy Upper Shirley Vineyards
Newest Approved AVA—Virginia Peninsula
Vintners in Virginia’s newest AVA speak pride of place and hope for increase in consumer engagement. —Paul Vigna Matthew Meyer has been the winemaker at The Williamsburg Winery in Virginia for two...
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Females in the Field—How Women in the Vineyard Make for Better Wine Business
Unlike reports on women’s tasting abilities, there are no studies on relative merits of  female vs. male vineyard workers, but anecdotal evidence abounds. Wine Industry Advisor speaks to winery owners...
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Is It Time to Kick the (Wine) Can?
Canned wine seems to have plateaued in the U.S., despite many opportunities for growth —Jeff Seigel What does it say about canned wine’s future that one of the most successful products comes from a beer...
Symptoms of Pierce's disease in a vineyard_Picture from University of California
Scientists Develop Organic Cure for Pierce’s Disease
Testing continues, but new treatment meets approval of U.S. EPA and several state regulators. —Jeff Siegel Walk around certain vineyards, whether the well-renowned regions of California or the less familiar...
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Wine Industry Analyst Weigh-in: JUSTIN's Acquisition of Lewis Cellars
Wine Industry Advisor speaks to Rob McMillan, EVP of Silicon Valley Bank, about The Wonderful Company’s newest Napa label. —Barbara Barrielle The Wonderful Company is involved with almost every kind...
Vineyards at Château Haut-Rian
Climate Has Changed—How Global Wine Regions Are Responding
Wine Industry Advisor reached out to scientists and vintners around the world to get a sense of how vulnerable wine regions are addressing the “code red” climate threat. In August, the United Nations’...
Harvesting Nebbiolo grapes in Serralunga, Italy. Grapes will be used in the process to make Barolo, one of the most famous red wine.
Opinion: Natural Winemaking Is the Most Natural Thing
Hands off those vines, hands off those wines—what comes naturally should be respected —Randy Caparoso I love natural style wines. In fact, I’m partial to them, and for good reason: Because wines...
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