These wineries and leaders are setting the standard for innovation, engagement, and operational excellence across our community. Active Participant 🔹 Galen Becker Drace — Arkenstone Estate Winery Continuous Learner 🔹 Angela Walker — Corison Winery Community Champion 🔹 Truman Prewitt — Sculpterra Winery & Vineyards  The Unity Award 🔹 Karen Darling — Bella Vineyards Feedback MVPs 🔹 Adam C. — Somerston Estate 🔹 Marian Kildahl — Imagery Estate Winery  Super Users 🔹 Harry Bagnaschi — Treasury Wine Estates 🔹 Doug M. — The Duckhorn Portfolio 🔹 Jessica Hartin — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Early Adopter Excellence 🔹 Far Niente Wine Estates 🔹 Hess Persson Estates  🔹 Laurel Glen Vineyard 🔹 Sangiacomo Family Wines Transformation Champions 🔹 Alyssa Kosan 🔹 Eric Mueller — Antica Terra 🔹 Kevin Jessen — Firstleaf User of the Year 🔹 Rebbecca Ingalls — Crimson Wine Group Congratulations to our 2026 honorees! Lea

More Than 220,000 Acres in California are Enrolled in FFF Program  NAPA, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Thirty-two winegrape growers and wineries from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties have been recognized with the Founders’ Award from the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program for achieving and maintaining certification for more than 20 years. In 1999, the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program was created to protect and enhance the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. Soon, it was expanded with a specific program tailored for Napa County and other regions. Today, more than 220,000 acres located in thirteen counties in California are enrolled in the innovative program that improves water quality and wildlife habitat. “The Fish Friendly Farming certification has become very popular among winegrowers as a sustainable certification program because it is highly effective in improving water quality and restoring fish and wildlife habitat,&rd

Afternoon Brief, September 1st

Walmart Move Threatens Oklahoma Wine Retailers: The retail giant is pushing to dominate the state's wine and spirits market, at the expense of smaller, independent retailers...

Beck Family Estates Names Vice President of National Sales Bryan Schoen

Acclaimed Sparkling Wine House Brings on New Talent August 26th – (Portland, Ore.) — Beck Family Estates, the exclusive importer of South Africa’s Graham Beck sparkling wines in the U.S., […]

Afternoon Brief, March 9th

The San Luis Obispo Coast Named by TTB as Wine’s Newest AVA: The SLO Coast Wine Collective is proud to announce the San Luis Obispo Coast is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), a designation awarded March 9, 2022 by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau...

Beck Family Estates Announces New Hires to Bolster U.S. Operations Team

New Marketing Director and Midwest Sales Director Will Continue to Elevate Portfolio McMinnville, OR – (March 9, 2022) – Beck Family Estates, the exclusive importer and sales agency for South Africa-based […]

Beck Family Estates Announces New President of U.S. Operations

Appointment will drive U.S. growth of company and brands from Oregon and South Africa McMinnville, OR – (October 19, 2021) – Beck Family Estates, the exclusive importer and sales agency for South Africa-based Graham Beck and Steenberg Vineyards, and Oregon-based Abbott Claim and Angela Vineyards, announces their newly appointed President, John Kochis. Beck Family Estates is establishing a […]

Afternoon Brief, October 19th

WIN Expo 2021—Increased Focus on Educational Content for the Wine Industry: December’s conference kicks off with a new format to engage professionals in all sectors of wine...

The Data: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (January 2020 Special Report): The wine market is in greater flux than ever as producers, retailers and consumers navigate the impacts of a global pandemic. Keeping a pulse on marketplace data has never been so important given these shifting dynamics... The post Afternoon Brief, February 22nd appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/22/afternoon-brief-1806?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1806 Published Date:Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:44:25 +0000