Afternoon Brief: Napa Valley’s Wineries Adapt Amid ‘Shocking’ Downturn

From layoffs to export troubles, California’s wine industry is in flux – but small producers are innovating to survive...

In today’s digital era, a mobile-friendly website isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity. For wineries, embracing mobile technology is crucial for enhancing visibility, engaging customers, and driving sales. Google’s Mobile-Friendly Update since 2016 has emphasized the need to optimize websites for...
Read MoreFor some, the passion for winemaking evolves into the responsibility of leading a team, but without prior managerial experience, you might find yourself steering through uncharted waters. According to research from CEB (Gartner), 60 percent of new managers fail within the first two years of their...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Wine Diplomacy Paves the Way

Wine producers in the US look to maintain goodwill during these challenging times...
Afternoon Brief: Today We Mourn the Loss of “Mr. Merlot,” Dan Duckhorn

Daniel J. Duckhorn, the visionary co-founder of The Duckhorn Portfolio, a leader in the Napa Valley wine community, and the iconic pioneer of luxury New World Merlot, died today. He was 87...
We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have...
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I spend an embarrassing amount of time every January reading year-end recaps, trend reports, and “culture in review” pieces. It’s part professional habit, part curiosity, part doomscrolling with a notebook. But as I started flipping through 2025 retrospectives, something felt… off. Not alarming....
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