John and Terri Balletto were recognized as some of Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2018 and on that occasion John shared some of his thoughts on growing grapes and running a family wine business in...
John and Terri Balletto planted their first vineyard in the mid-nineties on a 35 acre lot in Sebastopol (now part of the potential Sebastopol Hills AVA) where they were also building their home. Back then,...
Jordan Kivelstadt is a straight-shooter. Innovator? Check. Relationship builder? Check again. Saving the planet? Check. This young man, who just recently turned 36 years old, is one of our winners of the...
The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium trade show hosts more than 700 exhibitors spread out over multiple halls and floors. To help you find what’s relevant and interesting to you the Wine Industry...
Beaulieu Vineyard was named by Fernande LaTour when she and her husband George purchased 4 acres of Ranch property in Rutherford in early 1900. Translated, it means “beautiful place.” George...
Ray Johnson’s life and career in wine has touched the lives of thousands. Here is just a snapshot of comments from a few people who have been inspired by Johnson as a teacher, mentor, colleague and fr...
Ray Johnson has been the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute (WIB) at Sonoma State University since 2010. In that position, he has successfully worked to raise the visibility and viability...
The time is now! The time is now! This is not a Gary V rally cry, although perhaps it should be as he is a smart dude! This is the hard reality of the 2018 selling season for adult beverage. The front...
Since purchasing his vineyard at the top of Spring Mountain in 1970, Stuart Smith has become the leading voice of the hillside grower. While Smith believed that the best grapes come from the mountains,...
Manage people in a profession for 25 years, as Chris Upchurch has done as the head winemaker for esteemed DeLille Cellars, and you will see some of your best apprentices find better jobs.
