Last week G3 Enterprises and Diam Bouchage hosted the 12th Annual Wine Conversations. Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein opened the conversation acknowledging the challenges that the wine industry is currently...
By Barbara Barrielle
I first heard the concept of “workplace” or “worker” sustainability when interviewing Paul Draper, winemaker at Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello and Lytton Springs. Draper has long...
A title of an article appearing in the March 28, 2019 issue of The Spectator by Christopher Snowden, “The Campaign to Make Alcohol ‘The New Tobacco’”, seems to be more than a shot across the bow of all...
Wine Industry Advisor had an informal chat with Carolyn Stark to learn more about who she is and what perspective she brings to Sonoma County Vintners...
Napa Valley might have spearheaded California's emergence on the world wine scene in the past 40 years, but it is neighbouring Sonoma that appears to have seen stronger interest in vineyard acquisitions...
John Pedroncelli, a second-generation vintner who was instrumental in building Sonoma County's wine industry, particularly in the Dry Creek Valley that he called home for almost all of his life, died Sunday...
Treasury Wine Estates lawsuit an 'abuse of process': Melbourne solicitor Mark Elliott has vowed to press on with a class action against Treasury Wine Estates despite being told by Victoria's highest court...
Wine M&A pace may slow in 2015:
After a relatively active string of sales of California vineyard, winery and brands in the past few years, the thirst for new deals likely will subside in the new...
Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Still a Powerful Guide:
Before Wine Spectator announced its top 100 wines of the year last week, the awarded wines were hardly setting Wine Searcher's database on fire....
Napa Winemakers Argue Over the Valley's Visual Image:
If you've never heard the term "viewshed" - like "watershed" - welcome to Napa Valley. The essence is that Napa's bucolic look is an asset that can't...
Experts Foresee Dynamic Market for Mergers & Acquisitions in 2015:
Wine industry financiers are predicting robust activity for winery and vineyard mergers and acquisitions throughout the remainder...
Announcing Wine Enthusiast's 2014 Wine Star Award Winners:
Each year since 2000, the editors of Wine Enthusiast have honored individuals whose vision has impacted the wine and spirits industries with...
And the best wine retailer in America is?:
In my travels and lectures I am often asked, and by often I mean many times a day, who I feel the best retailer in U.S. is, and should distributor X and supplier...
Charles Krug Winery Honors its Wine Industry Icon, Peter Mondavi:
Charles Krug Winery and the Peter Mondavi Sr. family announced today the centennial birthday of winery patriarch Peter Mondavi, Sr. is...
Google chief, social media gives wine the chance to shine:
Social media platforms like YouTube give the wine industry the chance to connect directly with consumers in a way traditional media channels...
How bad is the California drought?:
Across California, from the manicured lawns of Beverly Hills to sun-baked farmers' fields, they are praying for rain this winter. But "El Nino," the weather phenomenon...
