February 10th – PLACERVILLE, CA:  All grape growers, vintners, wineries and interested parties are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 17, at 6:30pm, for a Zoom discussion on Understanding Vineyard, Winery, Farm and Ranch Valuation and the State of the Market with our special guest speaker David Bolster. Bolster provides valuable insight due to […] The post El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Present a Discussion on Understanding Vineyard, Winery, Farm and Ranch Valuation and the State of the Market appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/10/el-dorado-growers-discussion-understanding-vineyard-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-dorado-growers-discussion-understanding-vineyard-valuation Published Date:Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:32:47 +0000 

WineDirect to Commerce7: 19% Growth in Club Customization, 50% Less Support, and the End of "Batch Day" TL;DR: Faced with manual bottlenecks on WineDirect, Hill Family Estate migrated to Commerce7 to empower their members. The results were immediate: a 19% increase in customized club shipments and a 50% reduction in support volume. Most importantly, the team reclaimed 4-5 hours of manual labour per club run by allowing their customers to customize their orders online and move to fully automated background processing.  Founded by third-generation farmer Doug Hill, Hill Family Estate is a family-run operation in Napa Valley that blends deep vineyard expertise with approachable hospitality. Their winery and tasting room experiences are known for being family-friendly, intimate, and deeply rooted in the land they have farmed for decades. For Allison Negrón, DTC Manager at Hill Family Estate, the goal is always to provide a seamless, personali

Continuous fertigation is gaining traction among growers who want to promote yield and preserve crop quality. This practice involves delivering smaller, steadier doses over the course of the crop season. Instead of applying large nutrient loads at select times during the season, maintaining a consistent injection rate that aligns closely with the crops natural uptake patterns can result in waste production and support improved crop quality and yield. In some cases, applying smaller doses within individual irrigation events can also be beneficial, but the primary value comes from season-long nutrient delivery based on the crops demand.  Field Observations and Operational Benefits  Growers are reporting a wide range of benefits from adopting continuous fertigation. For instance, almond grower Nathan Heeringa has noted improvements in almond development and overall performance when fertilizer is delivered in smaller, consistent doses. This method aligns with his broader experie

Keg Shipments Are Trending Up. Are You Tapping In? We’re seeing a strong uptick in keg shipments April-June, and the wineries leaning into their wine on tap programs are driving that growth. The data is clear: when kegged wine is presented consistently across on-premise accounts, it moves and builds lasting placements. Operators continually tell us they prefer stainless steel kegs over plastic for quality, reliability, and sustainability. If kegs aren’t part of every on-premise sales conversation, now’s the time to change that. Whether for high-volume pours or premium BTG, wine in keg is delivering results. Let’s keep the momentum going. Your next great account could be one tap handle away. Request Sales Tools Wine on Tap in Tasting Rooms As the wine industry continues to innovate, more and more wineries and tasting rooms are adopting modern solutions to enhance the guest experience. Adopting a wine on tap system in your tasting room does more than improve opera

Businesses like wineries, breweries, and other manufacturers with high-strength wastewater streams generate specialized effluents. Since no two facilities or wastewater streams are exactly alike, they require proper treatment solutions tailored to their specific needs. Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS) is an industry leader in providing custom engineered wastewater treatment solutions for specialized commercial and industrial applications. We provide optimal wastewater treatment designed around the specifications of each client’s site and business needs while enhancing sustainability and meeting compliance standards. Why Is Custom Wastewater Treatment Important? Custom water treatment systems are crucial for effectively managing high-strength industrial wastewater streams with fluctuating loads and unique characteristics. They are designed around the specific treatment requirements, capacity needs, site layout, and sustainability goals of each facility. One-size-fits-all appro

Decades of Dedication: A Special Tribute to Vineyard Team Members Vineyard Team, a trailblazer in sustainable viticulture, was founded on the principle of fostering sustainable stewardship. For the last 30 years, the organization has stood as a beacon for innovation, education, and community in the wine industry. As they celebrate this milestone, Vineyard Team takes immense pride in recognizing some of its longest-standing members and supporters, whose dedication and passion have been pivotal to the organization’s success. Their contributions shape the landscape of sustainable winegrowing and ensure the legacy of Vineyard Team for future generations. Steve McIntyre, one of California’s most knowledgeable viticulturists and founding member of Vineyard Team, reflects on the significance of the organization: "We felt it was really important within the wine and grape industry to not only be science-based, but also able to change and adapt to information as it was dis

Dosio Group Signs Agreement with Coppo Winery

Strategic Partnership Bolsters Piemonte Winery’s Expansion Plans La Morra, Cuneo — Monday, June 7, 2021 — Effective from today, the Canelli producer Coppo is part of Dosio Group, the La Morra wine producer. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The agreement is based on a common vision to preserve and enhance the history and […]

4/8/2021 – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) remain dedicated to the health and well-being of the Napa Valley community. Most recently, NVV is providing support needed to run a number of clinics in which thousands of community members are receiving vaccinations. “We are grateful to all those who have played a role in organizing and […] The post Napa Valley Vintners Support Bolsters Local COVID-19 Recovery appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/09/napa-valley-vintners-support-bolsters-local-covid-19-recovery?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=napa-valley-vintners-support-bolsters-local-covid-19-recovery Published Date:Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:41:01 +0000 

Bracing for Battle: How Using War Games Can Help Bolster Wine Businesses

Develop strategies to anticipate, adapt and act before challenges become crises The wine industry is facing a storm of challenges, from declining