Wine’s ‘Gender-Split’
Expert analysts not convinced by recent poll concluding a massive wine consumer gender gap
—Jeff Siegel
There has always been a sense that women buy more...
Turning the Tables on Deborah Parker Wong
“Turning the Tables – Interviewing the Interviewers” is a Q&A series profiling Wine Writers.
Philosophy—Maryland’s First Black-owned Winery
Two Black female wine entrepreneurs breaking boundaries in Mid-Atlantic wine scene
—Paul Vigna
For Kimberly T. Johnson, winery ownership began with a much less complicated mission—...
BSG Offers Pinnacle Ferm MP to Help Winemakers Overcome the Effect...
Winemakers often struggle with the green components of wine, which, while desirable in some white wines, are a source of unwelcome aromas when making...
9th Annual Wine Industry Expo Conference Registration Opens
Educational seminars, tastings, and panel discussions addressing pertinent issues in the wine industry
Healdsburg, CA, September 2nd, 2021 – Wine Industry Network opened registration for...
The Future of Winemaking Is Hybrid
Why US winemakers are seeking out non-vitis vinifera grapes
—Kathleen Willcox
There will always be a place for conventionally produced vitis vinifera. But, in truth, more...
Nothing Wrong with Hot Climate Winegrowing
Some of the best wines of the Old and New World are produced in hot climate regions.
—Randy Caparoso
I once attended a Hospice du Rhône...
Fire Watch: Caldor Fire Burns Big Doubling in Size
In the week following our last report, Caldor has destroyed nearly 200,000 acres
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire is only 16% contained as it continues its...
Smaller Producers Need Independent Retailers—Now More Than Ever
Distributors, brokers, and buyers discuss the importance of connecting with niche-focused wine shops
—Jeff Siegel
“You’re the only one who can tell your story,” says a...
QR Codes and NFC Chips—The Future of Wine Marketing
“They say the death of the QR code was announced prematurely,” speaker Ed Rice, executive director of Affinity Creative told those attending Wine Industry...
Harvest Is Coming—No Fermenter, No Press? It’s Not Too Late
Complete wine fermenter with built-in press, delivered and operational within a week of your order. Free shipping offer valid until Oct 1, 2021.
The GOfermentor...
The Hock Bottle and Fighting a Wine Stereotype
Between consumer (mis) conception, business logistics, and marketing techniques, wine industry pros consider the right package for classic aromatic white varieties.
—Kathleen Willcox
For many consumers,...
Sustainable Packaging for a More Wholistic Wine Business
Eco-friendly packaging engages consumers, improves brand image, and is simply better for the environment.
—Barbara Barrielle
In the wine industry, packaging is vital for the conservation...
In Defense of Terroir
—Randy Caparoso
Does wine-related terroir exist anymore?
This is a valid question, even if a silly one. Of course, terroir exists. If it doesn’t, entire belief...
WIN’s packXplore Conference Studies Consumer Acceptance of Nontraditional Wine Packaging
—Alexandra Russell
Wine Industry Network continues to keep the industry informed despite continuing challenges with in-person seminars and trade shows. Its newest conference, packXplore, broadcasted...