As demand for non-alcoholic wine continues to grow, more producers are exploring dealcoholization as a way to expand their portfolios. But removing alcohol is only the first step. The real challenge lies in what comes next. Alcohol plays a critical role in a wine’s structure, balance, and sensory...

This newsletter highlights the evolving role of clarification in modern winemaking, where the process has shifted from a routine operation to a strategic tool that shapes sensory definition and long‑term stability. Advances in technology and changing production priorities have prompted wineries to...

Non-Conventional Wine Yeast, Oak Compound Analysis, Optimizing Aromatic Expression, and Low Alc, Low Cal & Vegan Winemaking The WIN Expo Winemaking & Production conference program will feature FOUR sessions discussing The Use of Non-Conventional Wine Yeast, Oak Compound Analysis, Optimizing...

Come celebrate the successes and achievements of the past year, reconnect with colleagues, foster new connections, and prepare for a thriving 2024! Wine Industry Network has opened registration for the 11th annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), scheduled to take place...

NAPA, CA. (February 2, 2026) – Oak Solutions Group announces the launch of Oak Essence Tannins, a new premium finishing tannin line within its trū/tan portfolio. Developed to enhance aromatic complexity, palate sweetness, and mouthfeel, Oak Essence Tannins deliver refined oak expression while...

Ensuring good wine filterability is key to saving time, protecting quality, and avoiding costly production issues. Poor clarification and high polysaccharide levels can quickly lead to fouled membranes and slow filtration. We are excited to introduce our innovative solutions to help you streamline...

Explore the Science, Strategy, and Sensory Experience of Winemaking at WIN Expo Three forward-thinking sessions. One essential destination for winemakers. Today’s winemakers are navigating a new era of production - where innovation, precision, and consumer-driven values are shaping the future of...

San Jose, CA — October 29, 2025 — Liberation Distribution (LibDib), the leading web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today announced the availability of Alana-Tokaj’s acclaimed portfolio of Tokaji wines in California, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Pennsylvania, with New York coming online...

After a cool growing season, harvest 2025 was sprinkled with unwelcome weather events, making even ripening merely a dream for many winemakers. As fermentation wraps up, the young wines may still express raw or green tannin character, needing time to mellow and come into harmony. Post-fermentation...

Renaissance Yeast’s strains have excellent fermentation kinetics, desirable sensory characteristics, and are produced to the highest quality standards. Renaissance Yeast is the exclusive developer of a novel, patented H2S-preventing technology that is the result of a natural trait in yeast that...