Harvest at Ridge Vineyards
Invest in People: A Satisfied Workforce Is Sustainable
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...
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Follow the Crowd: Lure New Consumers by Matching Gen Z’s Preferences and Values
It wasn’t so long ago that millennials were “killing” everything from dining rooms to the canned tuna industry. More recently, Silicon Valley Bank’s 2022 State of the Wine Industry Report revealed that...
Nomen wine packaging
PET Bottles—The Future of Wine Packaging
Between supply chain issues, sustainability initiatives, and an increase in the DtC market space, producers are investing in the light-weight alternative wine bottle. —Jeff Siegel The bottle from Oregon’s...
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Vivelys Innovations Support Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking
To reveal the best of each vintage and the perfect aromatic balance, Vivelys draws on unparalleled expertise in harvest planning and the interaction between wine, oak and oxygen, to help their...
Wine delivery by bike messenger / Bitcork
Winemakers, Distributors Experiment with Supply Chain & Carbon-Shrinking Shortcuts
Whether shipping wine across the globe in giant bladders, or biking a bottle down the street, there’s likely a way to make the trip cheaper for you and better for the environment.  —Kathleen Willcox...
Worms at Frey Vineyards
Winegrowers Bring in Worms to Manage Waste
Top US wine estates have become expert worm-wranglers in order to advance sustainability efforts and combat ever-increasing drought conditions. —Kathleen Willcox Wine regions across the world were hit...
David Markel, Research and Development Manager at Willamette Valley Vineyards, turns on UV-C Robot
Vineyard Tech & The Green Cyber Revolution
Wine Industry Advisor dives into the modern vineyard where satellites, AI, and robotics all work toward more sustainable viticulture. —Kathleen Willcox The wine industry has been slower than others when...
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Solar Toasted Oak Staves and Barrel Inserts - An Industry Breakthrough
In 2019, Boisé France launched their SAEVE environmental plan with a strong commitment to produce quality oak products with sustainable practices. By September 1, 2020 energy consumption had already been...
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Sustainable Packaging Likely to Become Battleground for Premium Alcohol Producers, Says GlobalData
As ethical credentials become increasingly prominent markers of quality, sustainable packaging is likely to become a battleground for premium alcohol beverage brands, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
AB Hero Wastewater Treatment
Afternoon Brief, July 23
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine: When presenting wines, winemakers will often mention their pH as an indication of character, to point out whether a particular cuvée is energetic and fresh...
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