February 23, 2021 – Boulder Creek, Calif. –-Blake Yarger has been promoted to Winemaker at Big Basin Vineyards, officially assuming the job title for a role that he has been sharing with Bradley Brown for the past year. Yarger has responsibility for the full portfolio of the highly acclaimed Big...

CHICAGO (Jan. 7, 2026) — Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, today announced that Eric Miles has assumed the role of chief executive officer, succeeding Jeff Ferro. Miles’ succession was previously announced in connection with the firm’s combination with Moss Adams in June. He...

Expanded industry specialization, geographic reach and private equity investment position the firm for long-term growth and innovation. CHICAGO and SEATTLE (April 21, 2025) – In a transformative move that redefines advisory and accounting services for the middle market, Baker Tilly and Moss Adams...

When it comes to wine, people drink with their eyes The attraction your customers have to a quality red wine goes beyond a pleasant scent and rich flavor profile. “When it comes to wine,” says Blake Bomben, Business Development Manager at Ravago Chemicals North America, “people drink with their...

What does yeast fermentation have to do with wine quality? Absolutely everything! A significant difference between grape juice and wine is the yeast. In winemaking, yeast converts the sugars of wine grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Yeasts also modify or create many of the flavors and aromas...

Napa, CA, Feb. 19, 2024 – Lumo, a smart irrigation company that supports growers and tackles water challenges head-on using the most advanced water technology available, is proud to announce its exclusive retail partnership with Central Valley, a leading supplier of vineyard equipment and materials...

Concerns over ugly farms and unpleasant smells fuel Napa County's angst over growing cannabis. By W. Blake Gray | Posted Friday, 30-Oct-2020 Napa Valley sells most of its wine to Gen X and baby boomers. If the valley wants to keep thriving as millennials become a more important part of the market,...