Afternoon Brief, February 21st
Alpha Omega Collective Wineries Merge, Unveil New Napa and Paso Robles Tasting Rooms: Alpha Omega winery in Napa Valley, Tolosa winery in the San Luis Obispo Coast and Perinet winery in Spain’s Priorat announced their official merger today, strengthening the three brands to formally create the Alpha Omega Collective...
Radoux USA is pleased to announce that April Moulton has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, further strengthening Radoux USA’s presence across key U.S. wine regions. April brings more than 10 years of experience in the cooperage industry and a strong customer‑focused approach to her new...
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Maintaining wine balance in a changing climate Climate change is reshaping the wine industry. In many wine regions, each year seems to set new records for the hottest or driest growing season, followed by the earliest harvest dates yet. Such accelerated ripening is disrupting grape physiology;...
Read MoreRadoux USA is proud to announce the addition of wine industry veteran Mark Evich to our sales team as Business Development Manager. Mark brings extensive experience to the role, having started his career in wine production in Sonoma County and Oregon’s Willamette Valley. For more than a decade, he...
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To Butter or Not to Butter... One notable byproduct of malolactic bacteria (other than lactic acid!) is diacetyl, a compound that imparts buttery or popcorn-like aromas. While some aim to promote this character in their wines, others may prefer to minimize it. Read on to learn more about winemaking...
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NAPA VALLEY, CA, January 31, 2021—Noted wine consultant and entrepreneur Jean Hoefliger announces he is stepping down from his position as consulting winemaker at Alpha Omega. “After 15 years of successful vintages at Alpha Omega,” he explains, “I decided it’s time to distance myself from the...
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Welcome to part two of our vine production outline! We are thrilled to have you on this journey through the fascinating world of grapevine propagation! We trust that our last e-blast was not just informative but also sparked some interest for what comes next. As we dive into the stage of grafting,...
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Malolactic Fermentation Feasibility: Factors Affecting Ease of MLF There are several factors that influence malolactic fermentation (MLF). This includes obvious factors like alcohol, pH, and SO2 but also includes less obvious factors like alcoholic fermentation difficulty, yeast nutritional...
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