November 13, 2024
By Laurie Wachter
Verallia is redefining how glass is produced, reused and recycled to fulfill the promise of this infinitely recyclable material. In addition, as more and more wineries move to lightweight...
May 20, 2024
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...
March 27, 2024
Make better decisions with a 360° view of the wine industry and your customers
By Laurie Wachter
“2023 was really a difficult year for wine, and 2024 will be a pivotal year for the future of this...
January 18, 2024
By Laurie Wachter
Christian Oggenfuss, DipWSET, Napa Valley Wine Academy founder and CEO
Under the visionary leadership of founder and CEO Christian Oggenfuss, DipWSET, the Napa Valley Wine Academy...
January 17, 2024
By Laurie Wachter
André Hueston Mack [Image courtesy of Maison Noir Wines]
André Hueston Mack left at the pinnacle of his career as head sommelier of Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant in New York...
January 15, 2024
By Laurie Wachter
It’s been 45 years since Tom Klein first set eyes on Rodney Strong winery and vineyards.
He was working at McKinsey & Company after earning his Stanford MBA when an assignment...
January 10, 2024
By Laurie Wachter
Krista Chaich, Executive Director, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association
“I’m a behind-the-scenes kind of gal,” says Krista Chaich, executive director of the Temecula Valley...
December 7, 2023
Wineries face rising pressures on wages, a buyer’s market for grapes
and the looming cost of wastewater compliance
By Laurie Wachter
A strong finish to a late harvest was good news for the...
November 16, 2023
Addressing early harvest, precursor aromas, oak consistency
and health-conscious winemaking
By Laurie Wachter
Winemakers often experiment, run tests and make adjustments in their winemaking...
November 14, 2023
Three California winemakers test new techniques for making low-alcohol,
low-calorie and vegan wines
By Laurie Wachter
Wine consumers are increasingly looking for wines that align with healthier...