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Oxygen Reduction in Wine
Why oxygen reduction matters in winemakingIn the intricate craft of winemaking, oxygen plays a dual role. While controlled exposure can enhance complexity, exce
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How do you make your winery discoverable by AI? Hint: Be the answer
A buyer asks ChatGPT: "recommend a small-production Lodi Zin." It names three wineries in two seconds.If yours isn't one of them, you were never in the running
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Before Harvest Hits: Why Wineries Should Review Their Propane Setup Now
As harvest approaches, wineries have plenty to prepare: equipment, staffing, tank space, production schedules, and crush logistics. But one area that can be eas
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The Small Winery Business Model is Being Rewritten
Why the Old Playbook No Longer Works For decades, the plan for building a successful winery was remarkably consistent. Plant vineyards.
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🎧Martha Barra on Mendocino and Organic Wine
Small Fortune Podcast Host Carol Collison talks with Martha Barra of Barra of Mendocino. They discuss the benefits of organics in general and CCOF certification in particular, and biochar makes another Small Fortune appearance.
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Sequoia Grove Winery Expands Portfolio with National Debut of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
July 21, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — Sequoia Grove Winery, the historic Napa Valley producer recognized for its site-driven wines, has announced the national debut of its 2025 Napa Valley Sauvignon [...]
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Award-Winning Winery ROCO Opens CASA ROCO in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Award-winning winery makes Champagne method sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay July 21, 2026 (Carlton, OR) — ROCO, an award-winning Willamette Valley winery producing Champagne method sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, [...]
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Should Spain’s top sparkling wines drop the name Cava?
During a discussion at London’s Taste Spain trade event on the fine wines from Spain, it was argued that the country’s most famous fizz, Cava, should change its name – at least for for its top tier cuvées. Patrick Schmitt MW reports. The post Should Spain’s top sparkling wines drop the name Cava? appeared first on The Drinks Business.
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Lyme Bay Winery remains England’s most awarded still wine producer, securing 18 medals across four prestigious competitions
Lyme Bay Winery remains England's most awarded still wine producer, securing 18 medals across four prestigious competitions
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WWC26 – A good view and something to drink, by Pete Turner
In this entry to our 2026 wine writing competition, Pete Turner pairs Manzanilla with a view.
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Group 1 Gaslighting—Weaponizing Science to Scare Wine Drinkers
Did someone get fired for gaslighting about tobacco, asbestos and alcohol?
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Resilience! Changing Times Test Oregon Wine
“Oregon Wine Industry Shows Signs of Contraction” was the headline that caught my eye on the YourOregonNews.com website. The signs were clear enough and familiar to anyone following the wine industry just about anywhere in the world. The surprise was that it was Oregon. Oregon has seemed like an unstoppable wine force in recent years. […]
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UC ANR Hires Experts in Water, Organic Farming, Farm Waste Management and More
July 21, 2026 — As Californians face ever-changing challenges, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired UC Cooperative Extension experts to address pressing needs and placed them [...]
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Opolo Vineyards Unveils New Look for Bestselling “Summit Creek” Line
New Label Elevates Brand Recognition for Demand-Driven Wines from Paso Robles July 21, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Opolo Vineyards today introduced a fresh new look for its bestselling “Summit [...]
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Parsons Fine Imports and SOMM TV Present the World Premiere of Echoes of Wine
July 21, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Every ticket for the U.S. premiere of Echoes of Wine sold out within a single day. Not in New York. Not in Los [...]
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Vecchie Terre di Montefili: When Time Is Not Enough
Vecchie Terre di Montefili’s Interpretation of Chianti Classico Riserva July 21, 2026 (Greve in Chianti, Italy) — For many wine lovers, the word Riserva immediately suggests one thing: time. Longer ageing. More [...]
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Trump hits Canadian spirits with 50% tariff
President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods in retaliation for the nation’s “unequal treatment” of US alcohol The post Trump hits Canadian spirits with 50% tariff appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Celia Welch Elevated to Director of Winemaking for Scarecrow, While Marie-Laure Ammons Joins Her as Winemaker
July 21, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — J.J. Cohn Estate, the esteemed producer of Scarecrow Wine, is proud to announce the addition of Marie-Laure Ammons to their winemaking team. Ammons will hold [...]
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GRAFTED Cultivates the Next Generation of Texas Wine & Hospitality Leaders
June 23 (Johnson City, TX) — Ninety-six hospitality professionals from across Texas gathered on June 23 for the latest GRAFTED educational event, bringing together winery owners, restaurant operators, hospitality leaders, [...]
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James Silver Announces the Reset Is over, a New Blueprint for Building Durable Wine Businesses
July 21, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Wine industry author and consultant James Silver has announced the release of his second book, The Reset Is Over: How to Build a [...]
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Bordeaux vineyard values plunge as wine sales fall below three million hectolitres
Bordeaux vineyard values plunge as wine sales fall below three million hectolitres
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Two Ukrainian Wine Professionals Awarded the 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines® Victims of Conflict Scholarships
Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation & Artémis Domaines Continue to Support Wine Professionals Displaced by War and Conflict July 21, 2026 — Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation, and [...]
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Weeklong Celebration Invites Consumers to Discover Brewery Events, Community Gatherings, and the Culture of California Craft Beer
July 21, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — California Craft Beer Week is taking place across the state and will continue until Sunday, July 26. Participating breweries across the state and will [...]
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How Laurent-Perrier wants to support the next generation of wine talent
How Laurent-Perrier wants to support the next generation of wine talent