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Wish You Were Here: Notes from the 2024 Wine Sales Symposium

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...

The Power of Data: Transforming Winery Strategies for Growth

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...

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2024: Christian Oggenfuss — Leading the Wine...

By Laurie Wachter   Under the visionary leadership of founder and CEO Christian Oggenfuss, DipWSET, the Napa Valley Wine Academy has grown into an almost $10...

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2024: André Hueston Mack — An Enthusiastic...

By Laurie Wachter   André Hueston Mack left at the pinnacle of his career as head sommelier of Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant in New York...

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2024: Tom Klein — A 35-Year Legacy...

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...

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2024: Krista Chaich — Architect of Change...

By Laurie Wachter   “I’m a behind-the-scenes kind of gal,” says Krista Chaich, executive director of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, adding that “I just do...

Wine Industry in Transition: Adapting to Economic Shifts and Compliance Pressures

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...

Winemaking Excellence: Exploring New Tools and Techniques

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 process. They...

Crafting Healthier Wine Choices for Savvy Consumers

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...

AgTech Advances: Automating Irrigation and Measuring Vineyard Vigor

Proving the value of tomorrow’s solutions in today’s vineyards By Laurie Wachter   What’s new in the vineyard? One exciting area of innovation is technology that improves...
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North Coast’s Post-Harvest Gathering: WIN Expo’s 11th Year

Celebrated annual industry event promises learning and networking opportunities. By Laurie Wachter Wine has been grown in California’s North Coast for more than 100 years, but...

Reels and Algorithms: Marketing Goes High Tech

Adding video and AI to your winery marketing may be easier than you think. By Laurie Wachter   The world of marketing sometimes feels like it’s spinning...

Winery Wastewater Worries: Adapting to New Compliance Realities

With a deadline looming, wineries face a complicated path to compliance with California’s Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements  By Laurie Wachter The California wine industry has been...

Digital Friction in the Wine Industry: Meeting Modern Consumer Expectations

Strategies to enhance user experience, personalization and loyalty for millennials and Gen Z consumers in wine e-commerce By Laurie Wachter   Is "digital friction" in your team's...

An Uncertain Economic Vintage: Wineries Navigate Consumer Demand Challenges Amid Recession...

Three industry experts discuss the effects of economic uncertainty at a pivotal point for the wine industry  By Laurie Wachter   As the American economy teeters on...