SPOTLIGHTS
Golf and Good Vibes: The Par Then Bar Open Tournament
Imagine a warm and sunny day in May. You're walking across the green fairway of a golf course (or riding in a cart if...
The Next Generation of Irrigation Tech Detects Clogged Emitters and Eliminates...
Vineyard management has never been easy and crop variability is one persistent issue that has not been resolved.
Having successfully proven the technology for multiple...
ARTICLES
Going Low: Making Lo-Alc Wines Isn’t Always Trendy
One Ohio winery is making low-alcohol wines as a matter of course.
By Paul Vigna
You could say winemaker Joe Juniper at Vermillion Valley Vineyards in...
WineAmerica: Touting the Wine Economy
It’s “All hands on deck” to protect our industry.
By Jim Trezise
“It’s the economy, stupid!”
That was the brief, blunt messaging behind Bill Clinton’s first presidential...
Mapping Joy: HipMaps Enhances the Winery Experience
When wine enthusiasts visit a tasting room, they usually have a general knowledge of the winery’s reputation and its wine region. They’re looking forward...
Turning the Tables on Devin Parr
By Carl Giavanti
Devin Parr is a leading personality in the wine industry. She is the founder and managing partner of Devin Parr & Associates,...
The Sun Also Rises: Solectrac Shifts Business Model to Remain Relevant
Interim CEO Robin Mackie addresses rumors of the company’s demise.
By Alexandra Russell
“I hate for the truth to ruin a good story, but we’re still...
NEWS RELEASES
Ruffino Fine Wine Meets Italian Design
Milan, 19 April 2024 – Ruffino, the historic Tuscan winery established in Pontassieve near Florence in 1877, announces its participation in Milan Design Week...
The Hidden Sea Wines Removes 26 Million Plastic Bottles from the...
Eco wine brand honors Earth Day with progress towards their 1 billion bottle goal.
April 19, 2024 Los Angeles, CA Mission-driven winery, The Hidden Sea,...
Leadership Group Launches VolunteerNapa Initiative
4/19/2024 - Saint Helena, CA - Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announces the launch of VolunteerNapa, a community-focused initiative aimed at harnessing the collective power of...
Jennifer “JB” Kelly Named Honorary Chief Judge For 2024 Sunset International...
April 18, 2024 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) – Jennifer “JB” Kelly, President of Sales and Marketing for Luxury Wine Partners in San Rafael, Calif., has...
Rhone Rangers to Honor Steve Edmunds with Lifetime Achievement Award
June Wine Dinner Planned in Sonoma
April 19th - Paso Robles, CA – The national Rhone Rangers will present its eighth Lifetime Achievement Award on...
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SPOTLIGHTS
Golf and Good Vibes: The Par Then Bar Open Tournament
Imagine a warm and sunny day in May. You're walking across the green fairway of a golf course (or...
The Next Generation of Irrigation Tech Detects Clogged Emitters and Eliminates...
Vineyard management has never been easy and crop variability is one persistent issue that has not been resolved.
Having successfully...
IntelliCulture Is Breaking New Ground in Farm Management & Performance Metrics
Farming is a tough business these days. From the impacts of environmental challenges to the rising costs of running...
GOlite Expands SmartBarrel’s Reach to Primary Fermentation
The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary...
Leading Global Glass Manufacturer Implements 3-Part Plan for a Sustainable Future...
With 10,000 employees, 34 glass production facilities in 12 countries and manufacturing upwards of 17 billion glass bottles and...
AFTERNOON BRIEF
Afternoon Brief, April 19th
Equipment Operator Killed in Tractor Rollover in Healdsburg: An equipment operator was killed Monday after a tractor they were operating rolled over in a Healdsburg vineyard, fire officials said...
Afternoon Brief, April 18th
E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can: While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the “e-tongue” still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study...
Afternoon Brief, April 17th
Ackley Brands Acquires Washington Wineries Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars: Ackley Brands, a family-owned company based in Seattle that owns and operates premium beverage brands in the Pacific Northwest, has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo...
Afternoon Brief, April 16th
Eleanor Coppola, Filmmaker Who Helped Rebuild Inglenook Winery's Legacy, Dies at 87: The artist, documentarian, author and vintner left her mark on Hollywood and Napa Valley...
Afternoon Brief, April 15th
North Bay Wine Growers Are Having a Tough Year, as Cheap Bulk Imports Increase: April 2024 marks Sonoma County Wine Month, a celebration of Sonoma County's rich wine heritage, yet local winegrowers are seeing declining wine sales and grape sales...
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