Tag: technology

By Laurie Wachter In an era of water scarcity, new water use monitoring requirements and labor shortages, automated irrigation has become a must, particularly in California’s drought-prone Wine Country.  Existing...

Wine and spirit manufacturers can find value in using technology to tackle pressing challenges head-on. By Matthew Riesenbach For food and beverage manufacturers, supply chain disruption is a familiar...

The journey of digital transformation in the winemaking industry is a blend of tradition, innovation and continuous learning.  By Patrick Quigley   In the age of digitalization, the ancient craft...

As we head into 2023, we 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...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate.  Each year, Wine Industry Network...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate.  Each year, Wine Industry Network...

Regardless of how glamorous the end product may seem, wine starts in the vineyard and grape growing is an agricultural activity. By Barbara Barrielle What will the vineyard of the future look like? For...

New technology is helping wineries prepare for the unexpected, from preventable human error to wildfires, droughts and beyond. By Keith Chambers  For generations, winemakers around the world have...

Here are three innovations currently making an impact on both sides of the globe. By Simone Madden-Grey New Zealand has an established reputation for innovation and quality wine production, so it should...

 “I want to empower the state’s growers to give us feedback. Hopefully, the truth shakes out across all the variations of vineyard sites.” —Cain Hickey, Penn State By Paul Vigna Whether you’re an...