February 10, 2026 (Napa / Sonoma, CA) — On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., the Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable of the Napa-Sonoma chapter of Women for WineSense (WWS) will host a timely proprietary technical presentation, “Vintage 2025 ETS Insights and New Tech Updates for Red Blotch and Smoke Taint.“ The event opens with a networking wine mingle at Crocker & Starr followed by a behind-the-scenes production tour and an engaging technical viticulture and winemaking research presentation and discussion with guest experts from ETS Labs research scientists Dr. Rich DeScenzo and Dr. Eric Hervé. This presentation will focus on actionable information to help winemaking and viticulture attendees get a strategic first look at vintage 2025 overall, plus the latest technological updates related to Red Blotch disease and smoke taint.  Attendees will hear this first synthesis of proprietary 2025 data and the additional research,

Registration deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026 If you've been considering advancing your wine industry career through education, now is the time to act. The Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) program is accepting registrations for classes beginning the week of January 12, 2026. What is VESTA? VESTA offers specialized education in viticulture and enology, providing students with the scientific and technical knowledge essential for success in the wine industry. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot your career, or gain credentials that set you apart, VESTA's program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Don't Miss the Deadline Registration closes Monday, January 5, 2026—just days away. Classes start the following week, giving you the opportunity to begin building new skills and advancing your career right at the start of the new year. Ready to Get Started? Learn more about the program, course offerings,

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Winegrowers and vineyard managers speak on Optimizing Irrigation, Climate Friendly Farming, AI in Grape Growing Growing Forward is a dynamic and insightful online conference designed specifically for grape growers and vineyard professionals. This conference serves as a platform to educate and support growers throughout the vineyard growing cycle, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the ever-evolving industry. With a focus on addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community, the conference features renowned experts, academics, and industry professionals as speakers. The 2023 conference, sponsored by LUMO, will be covering a wide range of topics, including vineyard management, climate adaptation, soil moisture monitoring, irrigation best practices, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI. Session panels will include vineyard managers from Silver Oak Winery and Emeritus Vineyards, Jackson Family Wines, Peake Racj Winery, and

ROHNERT PARK, CA. (May 23, 2023) - Sonoma State University's (SSU) Wine Business Institute (WBI) announces its summer 2023 offerings of wine business certificates and courses. Designed to foster success in the dynamic wine industry, these programs offer comprehensive insights into various facets of wine business, including marketing, sales, finance, and production. Courses are accessible online globally, taught by industry experts, and include hands-on learning and networking opportunities. They can be taken individually or towards certificate completion. Wine Business Management Certificate: 'DTC Marketing & eCommerce for the Wine Industry' (May 25-July 20, 2023), taught by Ben Kraemer, dives into Direct-to-Consumer marketing, eCommerce, and digital channels to promote wine sales and customer loyalty. Wine Business Management Certificate: 'Foundation in Wine Business Management' (June 14-July 12, 2023), led by winemaker Mike Kush, explores fundamentals

Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing their experience as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques.  Moderated by Lance Donny, CEO of AgCode, speakers included Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley Family Vineyards and Rob Whyte, COO of Renteria Vineyards. The panel was able to share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. The webinar was free to attend and included a live chat with the speakers. Both the webinar and live chat is available for on-demand replay. The webinar was made possible with the support session sponsors, AgCode and Opti-Harvest

Registration is open for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast July 27, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. This webinar will focus on preparing winegrowers to make more informed decisions in the event their vineyards are impacted by fire and/or smoke. Topics will range from determining the level of risk, what should or should not be in growers’ contracts, leveraging the correct data to mitigate risk, negotiating access permits for essential jobs in the event of an evacuation, farmworker safety protocols, contingency harvest plans, and more. This session is for any grape grower looking to be better positioned in the event their grapes are at risk for smoke exposure. It will be presented by Adam Koeppel, Co-Founder & CEO of Agrology, Riggs Lokka, Vineyard Manager of Emeritus Vineyards, Anita Oberholster, Extension Specialist in Enology at the University of California, Davis and John Segale, Senior VP of Fahlgren Mortine. To reg

Growing Forward is an online conference series focused on educating & supporting Grapegrowers throughout the vineyard growing cycle and preparing them for the year ahead. The series features academics, agricultural experts, and notable industry professionals addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community. Spring Session: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 • 9:00 am (PT) As bud break begins this season, two of the biggest concerns for grape growers are grape powdery mildew (GPM) and pre-irrigation of their vineyards. As the growing season progresses, another major concern is how to best utilize limited irrigation water resources. This session, led by Bryan Rahn, CPAg/SS, CCA and president of Coastal Viticultural Consultants, Inc. (CVC) will provide information for GPM and soil moisture/plant monitoring best practices that lead to more efficient GPM treatments and irrigation water use. The session will include vineyard managers from Silver Oak Winery and Trinche

Discussion around GPM Monitoring and Soil Moisture Monitoring Healdsburg, CA (March 10, 2022) – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward which is set to broadcast March 31, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free thanks to the session sponsor, Turrentine Brokerage. Growing Forward is a series of 3 online webinars targeting Grapegrowers/Viticulturists tackling the most pressing topics/issues throughout the grape growing cycle and preparing them for the year ahead. Sessions are scheduled to broadcast in March, July and November. The series features academics, agricultural experts, and notable industry professionals addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community. The first session in this series will be led by Bryan Rahn, CPAg/SS, CCA and president of Coastal Viticultural Consultants, Inc. (CVC) will provide information and best practices on GPM and soil moisture monitoring that lead to more efficient GPM treatments and irrig

Growing Forward is an online conference series focused on educating & supporting Grapegrowers throughout the vineyard growing cycle and preparing them for the year ahead. The series features academics, agricultural experts, and notable industry professionals addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community.   New Learnings & Best Practices on Grape Powdery Mildew and Soil Moisture Monitoring Broadcast Date: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 • 9:00 am (PT) As bud break begins, one of the biggest concerns for grape growers is around grape powdery mildew (GPM). As the growing season progresses, another major concern is around the limited availability of irrigation water. This session, led by Bryan Rahn, CPAg/SS, CCA and president of Coastal Viticultural Consultants, Inc. (CVC) will provide information and best practices on GPM and soil moisture monitoring that lead to more efficient GPM treatments and irrigation water use. The session will include vineya