AB-Hero-Glamor-Grapes
Afternoon Brief, July 29
Two Jailed for Bordeaux Grape-Picking Exploitation: A father and son who ran a viticultural contractor have been jailed for exploiting grape-pickers in Bordeaux...
AB-Hero-Wood-Vine-Wine-Celebration-640x335
Afternoon Brief, July 12
$1.2 Million Spent on Controversial Wine Subsidy Program from January to March: After months of silence, the Nova Scotia government finally revealed the total figure spent on a wine subsidy program that...
shutterstock_1711353364 copy
Credit Where It’s Due: The Unsung Heroes of the Winery
The people winemakers rely on are often performing the most important aspects of production. By Janice Williams When we think about the stars of winemaking, the winemaker often stands in the limelight....
AB-Hero-Panarama-Vineyard-640x335
Afternoon Brief, June 13th
Vintners Warn a Wine Shortage Could Be Coming, as They Try to Adapt to Climate Change: From cold snaps in B.C. to flooding in Italy, extreme weather is damaging crops...
Quintessa-logo-transparent
Biodynamic Masterclass Series Cambium Formazione Comes to Quintessa in Napa Valley for Inaugural U.S. Edition
Cambium Napa Valley will feature three days of masterclasses, tastings, and discussions led by international leaders in biodynamic viticulture. Rutherford, CA, June 13, 2023—Biodynamic wine producers and...
AB Hero Young Vines
Afternoon Brief, January 6th
University Researchers Studying Impact of Smoke Taint in Wine: With wildfires now a part of life in British Columbia, university researchers are studying how wildfire smoke impacts the province’s wine...
winemaking
Winemakers Look to the Future: A Quick 2-Question Survey
As we head into 2023, WIA asked winemakers from across the country to share their hopes for the coming year — and delineate what challenges lie ahead. Due to an overwhelming number of responses, comments...
AB-Hero-Plant-Wine-Cheers-640x335
Afternoon Brief, September 1st
Paso Robles' Justin Vineyards and Winery Buys Napa's Lewis Cellars: Justin's owner, the Wonderful Company, aims to expand Lewis' audience while adding a luxury brand to their portfolio...
DSC00152 (1)
Quintessa 2018: Cutting-Edge Terroir Studies and Winery Redesign Help Create Estate’s Best Vintage Yet
Renowned Rutherford wine estate releases its latest vintage: A culmination of a deeper soil insight, innovative winemaking techniques and ideal growing conditions St. Helena, Calif. September 1, 2021 –...
AB-Hero-Plant-Wine-White-Fruit-Flower-640x335
Afternoon Brief, September 17
Sonoma County Winery Faces Record $172,000 Fine for Alleged Vineyard Work Violations: A Geyserville winery and its billionaire owner face a record fine from Sonoma County agriculture officials who contend...
Quintessa Logo
Quintessa Introduces Inaugural Decade Release with 2010 Vintage
Renowned Rutherford Wine Estate Releases Limited Collection of 2010 Vintage Bottles St. Helena, Calif. September 17, 2020 – Quintessa is honored to announce its inaugural Decade Release,...
Quintessa Logo
Quintessa Announces Its Reopening
Acclaimed Rutherford Estate Set to Welcome Guests Beginning June 12 NAPA, Calif. (June 11, 2020) – Quintessa, located in Napa Valley’s acclaimed Rutherford appellation, today announced that it will reopen...
sitemgr_photo_129735
Quintessa Debuts New Bespoke, Interactive Virtual Experiences
NAPA, Calif. (May 19, 2020) – Quintessa, the 280-acre organic and biodynamic-farmed estate and winery located in Napa Valley’s acclaimed Rutherford Appellation, has debuted bespoke, interactive and...
AB Hero Napa Vines and hills
Afternoon Brief: October 8
Personalized Information Makes the Wine Marketing Focus Group a Thing of the Past - An age-old marketing need is to identify a consumer base, its preferences, and the strength of a products message and...
Visit Napa Valley
Napa Valley Plays a “Starring” Role in ‘Wine Country,’ the Movie
May 10, 2019, Napa, CA – “Wine Country,” the movie, debuts on Netflix on May 10, 2019. The American comedy, filmed in Napa Valley in May 2018, is produced and directed by Amy Poehler, who stars alongside...
WIN-Advisor-Afternoon_Brief
Afternoon Brief, August 26
Most wineries not insured for quake losses: Napa and Sonoma winemakers on Monday assessed the toll of the American Canyon earthquake, which could saddle wineries with costly losses because most are not...