August 24, 2026
August 24, 2026 — Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country kicks off California Wine Month on September 1 with the opening of the Temecula Valley Barrel Art Trail, a new permanent...
September 22, 2025
The future of wine country is being written by the brands innovating customer experiences and community tie-ins.
By Kathleen Willcox
Wineries don’t need people to just buy their wines —...
May 5, 2025
The Plight of California's Grape Growers: As vines are pulled and grapes left unpicked across California, farmers blame tax loopholes, import incentives, and sluggish demand. Now, some ask, can tariffs...
May 5, 2025
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA) has appointed Chaela Ciongoli as its new director of marketing and PR
TEMECULA, Calif., May 5, 2025 – The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association...
January 10, 2024
Association Touts Wine’s Many Assets as It Counters Anti-Consumption Push: It is a little more than a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report that sent shivers through the tasting...
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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...
January 8, 2024
As has become a January tradition, Wine Industry Advisor has again chosen 10 individuals from within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation, determination and inspiration — both within...
July 24, 2023
Livermore Winery Owner Dies After Car Crash: A two-car collision Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man, the Livermore Police Department said. The driver was identified as Mitchell...
April 25, 2023
33 Temecula Valley Wines Received Double Gold and Gold Awards – Carter Estate Winery Takes Home Best of Show
TEMECULA, CALIF. (April 25, 2023) – Temecula Wines is proud to announce that a total of...
February 21, 2023
Alpha Omega Collective Wineries Merge, Unveil New Napa and Paso Robles Tasting Rooms: Alpha Omega winery in Napa Valley, Tolosa winery in the San Luis Obispo Coast and Perinet winery in Spain’s Priorat...
February 21, 2023
Riverside County’s wine and winegrape sector support businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $2.7 billion in annual economic activity
TEMECULA, Calif. (February 21, 2023) – The Riverside...
September 8, 2020
A Scientific Case for ‘Fingerprinting’ Terroir in a California AVA: For 30 years, members of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association (RRVWA) have attempted to quantify and qualify the different...
September 8, 2020
Local Wineries Celebrate California Wine Month Both On- and Offline During 2020’s Unprecedented Harvest
TEMECULA, CA, September 3, 2020 – 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Temecula Valley Southern California...
September 17, 2018
Consumers Trade Up, U.S. Wine Sales Rise 3%: Domestic wines gained ground in August, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the way through both off-premise and direct-to-consumer channels. U.S. wine sales totaled...













