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The California Bottle Bill: 9 Important Takeaways (UPDATED)
The deadline for compliance is fast approaching. Are you ready? By Jeff Siegel   One of the biggest changes in the California wine industry since the end of Prohibition begins on Jan. 1, 2024, and...
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Digital Friction in the Wine Industry: Meeting Modern Consumer Expectations
Strategies to enhance user experience, personalization and loyalty for millennials and Gen Z consumers in wine e-commerce By Laurie Wachter   Is “digital friction” in your team’s...
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Unlocking Winery Efficiency: Bulk Glass Benefits in Cost, Customization and Carbon Reduction
Wineries pay extra for the convenience of glass bottles delivered in pre-packed boxes, while bulk glass provides significant savings and flexibility. With the costs of bottles, labor, fuel, freight and...
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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...
Influencer Christina Najjar, known as Tinx on TikTok, posted about visiting Realm Cellars’s VIP Suite at BottleRock Napa on her feed.
Beyond the Numbers: Building a Successful Wine Influencer Collaboration
Consider how an influencer will relate to your brand image and customers.  By Melanie Young “Influencer” is a marketing term that’s recently exploded as fast and forcefully as the pop of a champagne...
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An Uncertain Economic Vintage: Wineries Navigate Consumer Demand Challenges Amid Recession Concerns
Three industry experts discuss the effects of economic uncertainty at a pivotal point for the wine industry  By Laurie Wachter   As the American economy teeters on the edge of recession, the...
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E & J. Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group Announces Acquisition of World-Renowned Rombauer Vineyards
NAPA, CA., Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – E. & J. Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group announced  today that it has reached an agreement with the Rombauer family to purchase Rombauer Vineyards, producer of critically...
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Explaining the Victor Book Club
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 years (and during the first two...
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11th Annual WIN Expo Attendee Registration Opens
Early Bird Pricing Starts Now Through End of September Healdsburg, CA, August 29th, 2023 – Wine Industry Network opened registration for the 11th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference...
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In Pursuit of Clarity: The Benefits of Flotation for Juice Clarification
Juice clarification is a critical step in the process of crafting a quality white or rosé grape wine. This step reduces the amount of suspended solids in the juice before fermentation. If the juice contains...