Sparkling wine is one of the most expressive and technically demanding wine styles. Its character begins with the grape variety, the vineyard, and the production method, but the final sensory signature depends heavily on yeast. Yeast acts as the invisible winemaker, shaping aroma, flavor, texture,...

Rack & Riddle Presents: Mastering the Art of Méthode Champenoise & Charmat Sparkling Wines WIN Expo Exhibit Hall Trial Tasting Thursday, November 30 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Join Rack & Riddle for a tasting...

When growers talk about adopting new techniques, the conversation usually stays inside the rows — canopy decisions, new tools, new timing, new workflows. But the early adopters who come out of a season feeling confident tend to share one quiet habit: They stabilize the perimeter first. Not because...

Ten Ways Wineries Can Evolve From Selling Bottles to Creating Experiences That Resonate With a New Generation. If I told you a winery just opened with no vineyard, no winemaker on staff, and no interest in talking about terroir… would you visit? What if I told you it had a silent disco in the...

International research projects, educational sessions, trial tastings, product demonstrations and trade show featuring the latest innovations in winemaking and production Healdsburg, CA, March 9, 2022 – ENOFORUM, the largest technical wine industry event in Europe, has opened event registration for...

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;...

Experience California Dreaming with Rack & Riddle at WIN Expo Join Rack & Riddle at the 13th Annual WIN Expo Trade Show & Conference as we celebrate California Dreaming — an exclusive tasting journey through our signature sparkling wines. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds — Kraft...

Explore the Science, Strategy, and Sensory Experience of Winemaking at WIN Expo Three forward-thinking sessions. One essential destination for winemakers. Today’s winemakers are navigating a new era of production - where innovation, precision, and consumer-driven values are shaping the future of...

Over the past few years, wineries have seen tasting room visits decline as consumer habits shift. With more options than ever, visitors are looking for something special—experiences that go beyond just sampling wine. For many wineries, this means rethinking how they engage guests and creating a...

Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted the 13th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center on Thursday, December 4. The WIN Expo, the largest trade show and conference focused on the North Coast Wine Industry, featured 12...