Do younger consumers care about wine? No matter your role in the wine industry, you’ve certainly asked (or been asked) this question many times, and in recent years the topic has made its way into mainstream and wine press alike. It seems every week there’s a new resurgence of this discussion, often surrounded by doom […]
It’s time to See, Touch and Taste your favorite clone right at its peak flavor before harvest. This is an opportunity to discuss flavor, sugars and clean plant product available for grape growers. Our nursery experts will be there to take you for a tour throughout the vineyard and provide information on each clone. RSVP […]
Standing out in a crowded marketplace is an ongoing challenge for wine and spirits producers today. Our experienced team of label engineers take a consultative approach, helping guide your project from inception to finished label. Whether it's an existing design, or a highly embellished new project, we are poised to give your brand the look […]
Josh McKinney, CEO Ekos, a business management software for wineries, asked winemakers to give themselves a grade (A+ to F) on how well they utilize technology in their business. This question, as well as many others, were asked to winery employees across production, operations, sales, and accounting. Ekos is now releasing the data to the […]
Coronavirus and climate change pose unprecedented threats to the wine industry. What can we do? Reducing your business’s carbon footprint is important, but not enough. America needs bold bipartisan solutions at the national level. Wineries can help make this happen. Join these winemakers and experts to learn how: 1:00 PM Welcome and Introduction: Bruce Hagen, […]
Join us at the Iowa State University / University of Minnesota Joint Research and Winemaking Webinar Series for a presentation on the practical applications of malolactic fermentation. The Research and Winemaking webinar series is back with more FREE webinars offered to the grape and wine industry members using mostly hybrid and climate-adapted grape varieties. The […]
The COVID Impact on Wine & Weed & What to Expect in 2021 This one-day, online conference will continue to explore how the California Wine industry is being impacted by the legalization of recreational cannabis consumption. The virtual symposium will consist of 3 educational sessions featuring leading experts from both categories who will share their […]
“The speeds of today’s bottling lines are truly staggering and the fact that we are able to tell rich and evocative stories on thin paper that has been printed, embossed, debossed, foiled, varnished, treated, stretched, glued and then dumped in an ice bucket is incredible. Without such papers we wouldn’t be able to tell such […]
Register here A variety of government policies and regulations - and some wine industry practices - are keeping the wines from our four wine-producing provinces (and even from import brands) from growing in key markets across the country. It seemed to take a pandemic to loosen some of the more constrictive policies that have disadvantaged […]
Join us for our 13th annual Impact Napa Conference. This year, the panel will focus on doing business in the time of Covid. Panelists include Jean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of Raymond Cellars; Linsey Gallagher, President & CEO of Visit Napa Valley and Emma Swain, CEO of St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery. The panel will be […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 3rd at 11:00am PST for a quick review and live Q&A with Dr. Nichola Hall and Darren Michaels, where we will be discussing stuck wine treatments and how to get a restart going towards the best possible outcome. Topics Include: Brief procedure overview Critical control steps in building a successful […]
Join the conversation on November 5th at 3:00 pm PT, as we talk best practices and DtC TechTips with Outshinery, The Little Design Group, and Bricoleur Vineyards during a live YouTube event hosted by BottleVin, moderated by Palate Exposure. Register here now
The annual Harvest Terroir Challenge is the only wine competition that judges entries entirely by AVA, taking into account the unique properties that make up each winegrowing region. Entries that best exemplify the soil and climate of their respective viticultural areas are recognized and rewarded for their ability to convey the essence of that AVA. […]
It’s the last session for ADVINI WEB TOUR, don't miss it! Register here now For our last webinar, we hope to see you on Monday, November 16th at 4pm(Paris time), with our last topic -- Rosés wines: terroir differentiation. Sometimes mistakenly […]
As the temperatures in California and other winemaking regions continue to rise, the wine’s pH and the increase in the level of potassium become more of a challenge for winemakers, […]
The wine world has been notoriously slow at embracing technology, particularly e-commerce. But with drinkers stuck at home over the course of 2020, the industry has been forced to get […]
Distribution: Succeed on the Path to Market Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference, the only trade show dedicated to independent beverage producers, offers two days of engagement, real-time education sessions […]
Wine Industry’s First Ever Virtual Job Fair Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Be the Change is an equal opportunity initiative committed to changing the status quo through action and policy. The initiative seeks to establish a diverse wine industry through facilitating job placement with companies dedicated to creating real solutions with diversity and equity training, measurable […]
In celebration of Healthy Soils Week (November 30-December 5, 2020), join the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Wine Institute, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers for a special no-cost virtual event: Moderators: • Allison Jordan, Executive Director, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance • Honore Comfort, Vice President of International Marketing, Wine Institute Panelists: • Dr. Kerri Steenwerth, Research […]
We are excited to host the next webinar from Scott Labs' Packaging Department with our friends at Rack & Riddle. Special guest speaker Manveer Sandhu, Rack & Riddle's Director of Winemaking, will share his insight and expertise for sparkling wine production using the Méthode Champenoise. Whether you're considering starting a sparkling project or already have […]
WHAT: Chappellet & Chocolate: Pairing with Napa Valley Chocolatier Holly Peterson WHEN: Thursday, December 3 at 4:30pm PT LINK: https://www.chappellet.com/virtual_tastings/chappellet-chocolate-pairing-with-napa-valley-chocolatier-holly-peterson/ DETAILS: On December 3, join Cyril Chappellet, CEO of Chappellet, as he welcomes Napa Valley favorite, Chocolatier and Chef Holly Peterson, for a fun and festive virtual tasting featuring three celebrated Chappellet wines paired with […]
A Virtual Introduction: Robert Hall’s Regenerative Viticulture Case Study with Philippe Armenier & Caine Thompson Date: Friday, December 4, 2020 Time: 10:00 am – 11.00 am We would like to thank you for your interest in the first regenerative farming Field Day at Robert Hall Winery with Philippe Armenier. The response to the Field Day has been […]
To preserve each wine profile and avoid rapid evolution, one of the key solutions is to better manage oxygen. Winemaking stages from cellar ageing to bottling are the most critical regarding oxygen pick-up in wines. We will present the best-in-class practices and related key solutions to put in place at each critical winemaking step, particularly […]
The North Bay Business Journal will honor exceptional wine, spirits and beer industry leaders and suppliers in the North Bay at this annual celebration! Register here now
Supervisor to Superstar: Igniting the X-factor in high-performance teams Studies confirm what you already know: When we develop self-awareness, “We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies.” Harvard Business Review What Self-Awareness Really Is, by Tasha Eurich 1-04-2018 Most managers think they are self-aware, […]
