Four 2026 Napa Valley Grape Listings from One Source This month’s featured grape offerings bring together four red varietals from the same seller, giving wineries a focused opportunity to explore multiple lots through one point of contact. From the bold color and structure of Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot to the depth, lift, and blending flexibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this collection offers winemakers a practical way to build or refine a 2026 red wine program with intention. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for a standalone bottling, strengthening a Bordeaux-style blend, or planning ahead for the coming harvest, these listings provide a strong starting point for conversations around availability, fit, and program needs. Cabernet Franc An expressive red variety that can bring lift, aromatics, and finesse to blends or standalone bottlings. View Listing Petite Verdot A classic blending variety with color, tannin, and aromatic intensity for Bordeaux-style program

Fresh Whites for Warmer Days    Now available: 2023 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc — a fresh, versatile bulk wine option for wineries refining white wine programs and planning upcoming releases. Columbia Valley’s climate of warm days and cool nights supports slow, even ripening while preserving natural acidity, resulting in wines with bright fruit character and crisp balance. This makes Sauvignon Blanc a strong fit for both standalone bottlings and blending applications. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2023 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its bright acidity, fresh fruit profile, and versatility, Sauvignon Blanc is a valuable option for both blending and standalone programs as wineries refine their white wine portfolios. If you have bulk wine available, now is an ideal ti

Rising fuel prices compound market hesitancy The sluggishness of activity on the bulk wine market globally since the turn of the year continued through March into early April, with hesitancy compounded by a rise in fuel prices – by approximately 30%+ in most countries – as a consequence of the conflict in the Middle East. Prices spiked amid the Southern Hemisphere harvests, directly impacting the picking of at least one: this month’s report provides the latest insights from the vineyards. As this month’s California page states, the Iran war is likely to compound some pre-existing consumer pessimism, “with upward pressure on fuel costs exacerbating the reduced spending power consumers have possessed since the 2021-23 post-pandemic inflation spike. Unlike in previous eras when there has been economic misfortune, consumers are pessimistic about the long term – not just the short or medium term – and could curb spending accordingly”. Not wha

Vibes more positive, not yet the hard facts and figures An unseasonably warm start to spring in California has accelerated vine development in the growing areas to a marked extent: This month’s report relays the latest news from the vineyards – and how it may, or may not, affect the bulk wine and grape markets – and delves deep into the California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2025, published last month. The state’s smallest winegrape harvest in 26 years, combined with some improved mood music regarding case-good sales – if lacking hard figures to support it – has helped create a feeling that the wine industry is headed in the right direction. Before the sunlit uplands are reached, however, more painful rightsizing must occur, and we continue to see vineyards removed and mothballed, crush and storage capacity taken offline, and companies shrinking, merging, or shuttering altogether. In the shorter te

Pinot Noir, Done Right.    Now available: 2024 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Noir — a compelling bulk wine option for wineries refining Pinot Noir programs, finalizing blends, or planning upcoming bottlings. Carneros is known for its cool, maritime-influenced climate, where steady bay winds and long growing seasons help Pinot Noir develop bright red fruit, balanced acidity, and elegant structure . This makes it a highly sought-after style for both standalone wines and refined blending components. As wineries continue evaluating inventory and shaping release plans, listings like this offer timely access to quality Pinot Noir from a proven region. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2024 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Noir highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its elegant structure, bright fruit profile, and cool-climate balance, Carnero

Cab Franc: The Secret Weapon in Red Programs  Now available: 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc — a compelling option for wineries looking to add nuance, structure, and aromatic complexity to their red wine programs. Cabernet Franc is prized for its bright red fruit, herbal lift, and refined tannin structure, making it a valuable component in blends or a distinctive standalone offering. As wineries refine blends and plan upcoming bottlings, listings like this provide timely access to quality Napa Valley wine. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its aromatic complexity, structure, and versatility, Cabernet Franc is a valuable option for both blending and standalone programs as wineries refine their portfolios and finalize bottling decisions. If you have bulk w

Structure. Balance. Ready to Use.   Now available: 2023 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — a strong bulk wine option for wineries refining blends, building out red programs, or planning upcoming bottlings. Columbia Valley Cabernet is known for its ripe dark fruit, structure, and balance, making it a versatile choice for both standalone bottlings and blending applications. As wineries evaluate inventory and finalize production plans, listings like this provide timely access to quality wine from a proven growing region. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2023 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its structure, balance, and varietal character, Cabernet Sauvignon remains a foundational option for both blending and standalone programs as wineries finalize bottling and inventory decisio

A Versatile White for Your Next Release  Now available: 2023 Columbia Valley Chardonnay — a versatile bulk wine option for wineries refining white wine programs, building blends, or planning upcoming bottlings. Columbia Valley Chardonnay is known for its balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity, making it a flexible choice for a range of styles — from crisp, fruit-forward wines to more structured, oak-influenced programs. As wineries evaluate inventory and finalize production plans, listings like this provide a timely opportunity to source quality Chardonnay while decisions are still in motion. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2023 Columbia Valley Chardonnay highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity, Chardonnay remains a versatile option for both blending and standalone progra

Build Your Blend Around Napa Cabernet Now available: 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — a cornerstone varietal and a strong opportunity for wineries sourcing premium red wine as blending and bottling plans take shape. The 2024 Napa vintage is showing bold flavor, deep color, and strong structure, making it a classic expression of the region. Napa Valley Cabernet is widely known for its rich dark fruit, layered complexity, and age-worthy tannins, making it a reliable backbone for both standalone bottlings and blends. As wineries refine inventory and plan upcoming releases, listings like this provide timely access to high-quality Napa Valley wine. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its bold structure, depth, and classic Napa Valley character, Ca

2.62: A Historic Reset by Steve Fredricks  The release of the preliminary 2025 California Crush Report confirms an evolutionary shift in the state’s wine landscape. With the total crop recorded at 2.62 million tons, the industry has hit its lowest production level since 1999. This marks the second consecutive small harvest, resulting in a staggering one-million-ton decrease in tons harvested compared to just two years ago. For the consumer market, this translates to roughly 73 million fewer cases available between the 2023 and 2025 vintages, reflecting a deliberate, industry-wide effort to bring wine production back into balance with current demand.  The impact of this contraction was felt most acutely in California’s interior regions. While coastal areas saw a 51,000-ton decrease compared to 2024, the interior experienced a much sharper drop of 170,000 tons. This disparity highlights a significant trend: acreage is being removed from production at a higher rate