SPARKLING WINE TAKES TOP HONORS FOR FIRST TIME EVER April 12, 2021 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) — Winners have been determined in the 2021 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (NCWC), and for the first time in the event’s nine-year history, a sparkling wine has bested the competition. Sonoma-Cutrer's...
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June 3, 2024 – Erica Harrop, Founder and CEO of Global Package, is thrilled to announce the addition of her son, Daniel, to the Global Package sales team. “Needless to say, Daniel has been immersed in the wine and spirits industry since childhood, and I am so happy he wanted to continue that...
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By Cheryl Durzy, Founder & CEO, LibDib From my desk here at LibDib, the recent closure of Drizly has been a topic of both professional and personal contemplation. Drizly wasn't just another tech startup; it was a pioneer in the compliant delivery of alcohol, blending innovative tech with a flair...
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In Dedication to Bill Hayes - Judge The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge along with its intimate team of judges are saddened by the recent loss of much-loved fellow judge Bill Hayes. Bill was one of the core judges for the past 5 competitions and his expertise, knowledge, experience, and...
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In the competitive world of wine retail, standing out on the shelf is all about grabbing the consumer’s attention. Wineries have experimented with catchy logos, bold lettering, textured paper and whole-bottle labels and many other packaging options to make their wine’s appearance unique. One of the...
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Wine Packaging & Displays That Shine on Shelf & Online First impressions can make or break the buyer’s journey – it’s essential to grab their attention FIRST. Bay Cities understands the importance of eye-catching packaging and displays. Whether it’s being shipped or assembled in-store, we offer the...
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Shelf competition is fiercer than ever, but quality screen printed packaging can give you the edge your brand needs to stand out in the market. When it comes to screen printing, it is more than just applying paint to your bottles. It’s about bringing your vision to life. Here's a closer look at...
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Entry Deadline has been extended to January 30th DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY GET YOUR WINES IN FRONT OF THESE JUDGES BevMo! Bottle Barn Drager's Sonoma's Best Whole Foods Two Competitions In One Contact - Debra Del Fiorentino - 415.640.6337 - debra@winecompetitions.com Trina Rushing - 415-306-3982...
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Afternoon Brief, July 28th
Growing Forward Recap: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke & Fire Exposure: On July 27, 2022, Wine Industry Network hosted its most recent Growing Forward webinar, this time focusing on wildfire smoke in the vineyards — and its effect on the resulting wines. It’s a hard topic to accept and address, but one that becomes integral to the industry’s forward progress...
From Industrial Pesticides to Integrated Pest Management: A New Trend in Vineyard Practice: UAV-IQ is helping organic and conventional growers implement biocontrol in an efficient and cost-effective manner by using drones to release beneficial insects exactly when and where they’re needed to...
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