For most wineries, marketing still follows a familiar path: email campaigns, wine clubs, tasting room experiences, and social media. These channels continue to drive direct-to-consumer sales, but they are also becoming increasingly saturated. Reaching new customers often requires more content, more...

On February 20, 2026, in a victory for American beer, wine, and spirits importers, the Supreme Court in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, 607 US ____, Slip Op., February 20, 2026 (“Learning Resources”) struck down President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic...

THERMIC™ Barrel Alternatives Available in French Oak—Expanded Options. Same Precision. After three years of research and development, we are excited to launch French Oak versions of our Oaklab THERMIC oak barrel alternatives, now available in cubes, fan packs, and barrel inserts. With this...

Event Type: Tasting

Location: Soper Reese Theater 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA

Date: 11/13/2025

November 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Soper Reese Theater 275 S. Main St., Lakeport Join us for an engaging afternoon that brings together growers, winemakers, and industry professionals to explore what makes Lake County winegrapes truly distinctive. Through guided tastings, insightful...

Pre-fermentation bioprotection tools can help control unwanted yeast and bacteria, limiting off-odors and flavors, and setting the stage for a clean fermentation. With so many options available, choosing the right tool for your winemaking style isn't always as straightforward. Basic Protection...

Why Proper Fermentation Mixing is Essential It’s a common myth that fermentations “self-mix" when in fact this is only true during the most active stages of fermentation. Recent research (Schwinn et al., 2019) has shown that without manual mixing, yeast can struggle to stay in suspension, causing...

System Account System Account 0x010100043A3A8B2F2ED841920AEAB92B93F32F Non-Saccharomyces Yeast Bioprotection and more Once overlooked, non-Saccharomyces yeasts have emerged as versatile tools that can significantly enhance wine aroma, acidity, mouthfeel, and overall quality. Discover how these...

Are you seeing high VA in reds this year? (We are 🙄) We've received a lot of feedback about high volatile acidity (VA) in red grapes, especially in Northern California. We don't have a full understanding of why this is happening. We're seeing high VA with and without visible signs of rot. We're...

Gain Control Over Your Water Quality with ScottCart Aqua What's in your water besides H2O? When it comes to water quality, there are a few very important considerations for winemakers and beverage producers: 1. Quality Control: Clean water directly impacts the quality control of your final product....

In January 2025, the U.S. Treasury's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a final rule to add 13 additional standards of fill (i.e., the amount of liquid in a container) for wine and 15 additional standards of fill for distilled spirits, allowing new packaging sizes and formats...