The Power of Two: When a Regional Media Powerhouse Supports Its Local Wine Industry, It's a Win-Win.
Entering the right competition can translate to sales and recognition. By Alexandra Russell On April 1 – 2, 2025, a large cohort of wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., for one of...
The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Challenge brings winning wines and spirits to a diverse and discerning audience. By Alexandra Russell As the wine and spirits industry faces the ongoing...
Insights from the 2024 Wine Sales Symposium, produced by Wine Industry Network (WIN) By Alexandra Russell and Laurie Wachter On Thursday, May 16, more than 300 attendees showed up for the 2024 Wine Sales...
Interim CEO Robin Mackie addresses rumors of the company’s demise. By Alexandra Russell “I hate for the truth to ruin a good story, but we’re still here, we’re still working and we’re still developing...
Now is the time for bold action and new ideas. By Alexandra Russell Liz Thach, Wine Market Council Wine Market Council gathered members yesterday for its first in-person Research Conference in five years....
By Carl Giavanti Alexandra Russell, Wine Industry Advisor Alexandra Russell was named Managing Editor of Wine Industry Advisor (WIA) in April 2022. Prior to this appointment, she’s been a freelance writer,...
—Alexandra Russell The 2022 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report has been released, and the industry is likely breathing a collective sigh of relief. The report, an annual collaboration between Sovos...
We all dream of turning our hobby into the career, of following our talents and passion toward a successful and fulfilling venture. This is the story of two men doing just that...
Rosé wine shouldn’t just be the “extra” bottle you pull out when you and your friends decide to keep going...
In September 2020, Sangiacomo Family Wines’ 2018 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay became only the second white wine to ever take top honors at the prestigious Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (in 2015,...
