Winemaking

Crafting Healthier Wine Choices for Savvy Consumers

Three California winemakers test new techniques for making low-alcohol, low-calorie and vegan wines By Laurie Wachter   Wine consumers are increasingly looking for wines that align with...

WINnovation Award 2023: Revida Water — Democratizing Wastewater Treatment by Updating...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity...

WINnovation Award 2023: Onafis — Real-Time Tracking and Monitoring of Wine...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity...

WINnovation Award 2023: Lumo — Helping Growers Fine Tune Their Irrigation...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity...

North Coast’s Post-Harvest Gathering: WIN Expo’s 11th Year

WINExpo trial tasting
Celebrated annual industry event promises learning and networking opportunities. By Laurie Wachter Wine has been grown in California’s North Coast for more than 100 years, but...

Expert Editorial: Tailored Wine Styles Can Boost Marketing ROI

For winery owners navigating the dynamic landscape of the wine industry, understanding the pivotal role of wine styles in marketing success is paramount. By Chris...

Winemakers Take a Walk on the Wild Side (With Yeast)

WIN reached out to winemakers to find out more about how they’re finding and using wild yeast. By Kathleen Willcox  For millennia, the process of alcoholic...

Expert Editorial: Unraveling the Wastewater Puzzle

Wastewater systems are integral to proper winery management. Choosing one shouldn’t be so difficult, expensive and time-consuming. By Ashish Shah    Let's candidly acknowledge that at the...

Explaining the Victor Book Club

Precedent owner/winemaker Nathan Kandler pouring at Victor Book Club table.
A legendary wine tasting experience discusses the merits of “natural wine.” By Randy Caparosso   The Lodi-based Victor Book Club has been around for less than five...

Bubbles for Everyone: Behind the Rack & Riddle Expansion

The company’s plan is to transform the supermarket private label bubbly business. By Jeff Siegel Rack & Riddle, the California custom sparkling wine house, garnered lots...

Expert Editorial: Preventive Maintenance Maximizes Quality and Profitability

Smooth operation of a winery is critical to its long term success.  By Erin Ouellette    Wineries rely on a variety of equipment in their daily operations...

The Crossvines: Maryland’s All Encompassing Custom Crush Debuts

Nestled in the midst of one of the nation's leading agricultural reserves, the 388-acre property intertwines new ventures and hospitality offerings with Maryland's rich farming history. [Credit: The Crossvines]
Groundbreaking multipurpose facility set to enhance the state’s wine industry. By Paul Vigna About a decade ago, Keith Miller, CEO of Maryland’s Montgomery County Revenue Authority...

Domestic Sparkling Wine Is on the Rise. How Can a Winery...

U.S. wineries looking to offset negative growth should consider adding sparkling wine to their portfolios to capture consumers who embrace bubbles.  By Robin Shreeves   Wine consumption has...

Wine Brands Can Benefit from Marketing Their Sustainability Online

Brands should put sustainability front and center in their online marketing to capture the attention of drinkers who shop their values. By Robin Shreeves   Millennials and...

Expert Editorial: Peeling Back the Layers on Natural Wine

For the consumer looking for an absolutely natural wine, it’s a roll of the dice for each bottle consumed. By Bertil Jean-Chronberg    Natural wine is widely...