September 30, 2021
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...
September 29, 2021
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...
September 28, 2021
—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...
September 27, 2021
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...
September 23, 2021
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...
September 22, 2021
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...
September 21, 2021
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...
September 20, 2021
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...
September 16, 2021
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’...
September 15, 2021
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...