As the importance of sustainability in the marketplace flourishes, growers and vintners across the U.S. are embracing sustainable winegrowing. Join us to learn about recent consumer and trade research that indicates an increasing market for sustainably grown and produced wine. Hear why communicating about sustainable practices is important for an ever-growing segment of wine buyers […]
Momentum 2020 has been rescheduled and will now be a virtual event designed to provide valuable insight into current market conditions. Sign up today. Attendance is limited. Advanced registration is required. The program includes: Panel Discussion: The state of the wine industry with Glenn Proctor, Ciatti Global Wine & Grape Brokers, and Jeff Bitter, Allied Grape Growers […]
In dry and hot areas, such as our climate in South California, dealing with high pH grapes and wines is a common experience that face every winemakers. Microbial and oxidative stabilities are essential parameters to manage as they depreciate greatly wine quality. Prevent further increase of pH during winemaking process Microbial control: risks, prevention, winemaking […]
DTC Digital Trends and Action Items for Wineries. Astra will discuss what’s working in the digital world of winery marketing, with a focus on tools you can start using today like reviews, Facebook, SEO, & SEM. They will also lay out the best practices for selling wine and engaging customers beyond COVID-19. Register Here
Commonly used in food, beverage, dairy, textile and manufacturing industries, caustic is used in high volumes resulting in high costs of operation, high wastewater loadings and environmental pollution. In this webinar we will review the main market applications where caustic is used, present and compare different caustic recovery methods, and present in detail a proven […]
What: SommCon, a leading conference for the wine, beer, and spirits industry, hosts Icons of California presented by The Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal. The webinar is to be held via Zoom on Thursday June 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. PDT. The number and significance of American Viticulture Areas in The Golden State continues to grow […]
Canned format continues to grow in popularity as a new and fun way to package and consume wine. While this category is expected to become especially important with the increased demand for single serve options, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some important factors for winemakers to keep in mind when making wines destined […]
What: SommCon®, a leading conference for the wine, beer, and spirits industry, hosts Managing Career Uncertainty Webinar Part 1: Preparing to Transition from the Restaurant Floor: Supplier Side Opportunities. The webinar is to be held via Zoom on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. PDT. COVID-19 has created a great deal of uncertainty in the […]
With more wineries than ever, more competition than ever, and reduced tourism likely in the days ahead, there are unique challenges facing the traditional wine club model, and the digital world is begging for something new. Our team has spent the last 2 weeks brainstorming the endless, valuable possibilities of Digital Wine Clubs. Join our […]
Dr. George Sellu, Ph.D. In 2019, the Santa Rosa Junior College initiated a hemp cultivation project at Shone Farm to specifically identify the best agronomic practices for cultivating hemp and understand the potential terpene drift between hemp and wine grape vines. This session, led by Dr. George Sellu, Ph.D., will address these questions, provide an […]
We are excited to announce the next webinar in our Winemaking Webinar Series! Join us next Thursday, June 25th with special guest speaker Jerome Barret for a live discussion on all-things sparkling wine. Jerome is a world-renowned International Winemaking Consultant with extensive knowledge of champagne and sparkling wine production. We’re thrilled to have him join […]
Join Pronektar US Brand Manager, Steve Burch, for a live demonstration of our Nektar ID (oak adjunct sample system). This will be a blending session using a customer's wine. We will show the ease and accuracy of this system as well as the benefits and variety of Pronektar products. For more information about Nektar ID, click […]
This webinar aims to provide scientific and practical information for helping winemakers to evaluate if their microbial control strategy in place for the harvest period is correct or can be improved. Register Here
It can happen to the best; we do not control mother nature. Heat waves, summer rains, fungus diseases, bees or bird attacks are common natural phenomena that damage grapes, opening new challenges for winemakers. Making good wine with spoiled grapes is possible, it just requires more attention and the right tools! Control microbial spoilage Prevent stuck fermentation […]
Free Webinar for Beverage Industry Professionals via Zoom on June 30 at 9:00 a.m. PDT What: SommCon®, a leading conference for the wine, beer, and spirits industry, hosts Managing Career Uncertainty Webinar Part 2: Preparing to Transition from the Restaurant Floor: Entrepreneur Side Opportunities. The webinar is to be held via Zoom on Tuesday June 30, […]
Learn from three esteemed North Coast winemakers as they open up and share their strategies for what is sure to be one of the most unusual and unpredictable harvests on record. From consulting to custom crush, their differing perspectives and operational structures are sure to spur some interesting discussions. Topics will include: COVID-19's impact on […]
The key to success in any endeavor is the ability to lead other successfully. John C. Maxwell, author and leadership authority, says, “Change the leader, change the organization.” Join us […]
2020 Program Centers on Navigating Uncertainty with Insights from Wine Business and Research Leaders Sonoma County, CA – June 12, 2020 – Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute Research Summit returns […]
Location: Register here Speaker: Rose Souders Speaker Bio: Rose is the CEO & Founder of the digital marketing firm Potluck Consulting. With strong technical abilities and advanced skills in social media […]
The state of NOW in the wine industry is actually filled with silver linings. Wineries are finally adapting to tools and tech to improve the customer experience. Is this new […]
The North Bay Business Journal's 20th annual Wine Industry Conference will feature the most in-depth, regional view of the strategic direction of the premium wine business - by and for […]
In this webinar we'll discuss: Why re-engaging customers is more important now than ever How basic abandoned cart campaigns are flawed Why we think cart abandonment is actually good for […]
The strong influence of vapor pressure deficit (VPD) on pressure chamber readings is well documented in the academic literature. But in the California grape industry, we don’t correct pressure chamber readings for VPD. At Tule, we’ve developed a new, simple method for correcting pressure chamber readings. Have you ever taken pressure chamber readings during a […]
Location: Register Here Speaker: Christine Martin Speaker Bio: Christine is the Owner and Creative Director of REVEL, a full-service partner guiding and supporting organizations through all phases of brand evolution. American […]
The Ciatti Company will be hosting a session to discuss the current market conditions that exist in the Wine Industry. Please tune in and listen - you can register by […]
