Just because things aren’t going right, it doesn’t mean we have to point fingers.
When we get irritated, we get snarky— it’s natural.
Nowadays, there is a lot to be irritable about the wine industry....
Thomas Fawcett, Vice President of the East
July 6, 2026 — Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Fawcett to the role of Vice President of Sales, East....
By Karen MacNeil
Wine’s Time is Now
The Statue of Liberty was crumbling. But in 1986, after five years and $250 million, the Statue was “Relit” in a thrilling nationwide celebration presided over...
250 Years of the Wine That Unites UsBy Jim Trezise, President, Wine America
A Tribute to America, Wine and Friends
As we Americans pause to celebrate the ideals, people, and persistence which created...
July 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — With the wine industry confronting some of the most consequential questions in a generation, the team that will shape the conversation at the industry’s largest...
Rob Doyle, Midwest Regional Sales Manager
July 1, 2026 (Lake County, CA) — Shannon Family of Wines is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Doyle as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. In this...
July 1, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Some things about Dry Creek Valley never change – the land, the relationships, the commitment to doing things right. And some things are always growing. The...
Scholarship program continues to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in Napa County
July 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the...
Robert “Bob” Morus
June 30, 2026 — Robert “Bob” Morus, beloved founder of Phelps Creek Vineyards, pioneering Columbia Gorge winegrower, and lifelong advocate for Oregon wine, passed away peacefully...
June 30, 2026 — After a successful launch in 2025, Champagne Laurent-Perrier teamed up with the Gérard Basset Foundation for the second year in a row to bring the Laurent-Perrier Champagne Scholarships...
As harvest approaches, wineries are seeking interns for the upcoming months. Now is the time to start your search, keeping in mind that harvest work requires a strong commitment: it can be hard,...
New Agency Specializing Exclusively in Wine Industry Marketing Brings a Decade of Experience in Luxury Hospitality, Wine, Tourism, and Direct-to-Consumer Growth
June 29, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) —...
Former CAWG Chair & Respected Industry Leader Remembered for a Lifetime of Service
June 26, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) mourns the loss...
Nat White
June 24, 2026 — The Mornington Peninsula wine community is mourning the loss of pioneering winemaker and industry leader Nat White, who passed away peacefully on 20 June 2026 after a...
Five questions every winery should be able to answer about its imagery before the next selling season.
For most wineries, the visual library is the part of the operation no one owns. It accumulates....
Annette Brown
June 24, 2026 (Temecula, CA) — Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) today announced that Annette Brown has been appointed Interim CEO and President, effective immediately, ensuring uninterrupted...
