If you're thinking of selling your winery, rather than closing, this article is for you. These are the top things to consider when positioning your winery for sale in today's market. If you’re in the wine industry, you already know that this is a hard market. There are an increasing number of...

Sonoma County Winegrowers Reorganizes to Scale Proven Collaborations and Unlock National Growth Opportunities At its annual Dollars & $ense meeting today, themed, “The Next Chapter: Elevating What Works and Expanding What’s Possible,” Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) announced a strategic...

The global shift toward sustainability is palpable across nearly every sector. Within the wine and spirits industries, this movement has gained remarkable traction, driven by consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally responsible products. More pressure for industry to put sustainability at...

Strategic consolidation in Sonoma County positions the company for continued innovation and growth Rack & Riddle, the leading custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, has announced a strategic facility realignment to strengthen long-term growth, increase efficiency, and accelerate...

As a wine consumer, if you are looking for qualitative low-to-no-sulfite wines, you know it can be challenging. As a winemaker, if you are trying to craft wines with lower levels of sulfites, you know it is difficult to achieve. It requires a deep understanding of your processes, a solid knowledge...

Wine club flexibility drives retention — but for many wineries, giving members the freedom to change wines before a shipment often comes at the cost of time, stress, and manual work. In our recent interviews with DTC managers at small and mid-sized wineries, one recurring challenge stood out: “I...

Event Type: Conference, Seminar, Trade Show

Location: Madonna Expo Center, San Luis Obispo, CA

Date: 11/11/2025

This November, growers and agricultural professionals will gather in San Luis Obispo for the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo, an event designed to foster innovation, provide high-impact education, and create meaningful connections across the wine and agricultural industries. When/Where: Kick-Off Event -...

76 Restaurants from across the country and Mexico receive inaugural ‘Magnum Award’ SANTA ROSA, Calif. (September 2, 2025) – Seventy-six restaurants spanning from Graton, California, to Greenwich, Connecticut, are being honored with the 2025 Sonoma County Magnum Award for their exceptional support...

Lowering SO2 in Your Wine is Getting Easier With this New Bioprotection Solution As a wine consumer, if you are looking for qualitative low-to-no-sulfite wines, you know it can be challenging. As a winemaker, if you are trying to craft wines with lower levels of sulfites, you know it is difficult...

As the wine industry continues to evolve, establishing a strong DtC presence has become increasingly crucial for wineries of all sizes. Here are some strategies to explore for your winery’s DtC efforts: 📖 Craft a Compelling Brand Story People love to feel a connection with wine. Craft a...