You can glean a lot of information about a wine from the label. The next time you walk down a wine aisle, you may notice that you feel comfortable with the common terms and symbols like vintage, place of origin, and percent alcohol, but feel some confusion when you see some of the increasingly present ones like natural, vegan, and organic. In this week’s Marketing Tip, we’re giving you a green wine glossary: 5 common wine designations defined so you’ll wonder no longer.   Your Green Wine Glossary Vegan  Not every wine fits a vegan lifestyle. During the winemaking process, small particles can cause haziness or unwanted flavor properties. Winemakers can add a fining agent that will bind to these tiny particles and make them large enough to be filtered out. Many fining agents are animal-based – for example: egg whites, casein, and gelatin. Wine that was fined with any of these materials cannot be considered vegan. Vegan wines include those that

The Hidden Mistake Many Business Owners Make When it comes to running a business, most owners are focused on day-to-day operations and long-term growth. However, one critical aspect often gets overlooked: succession planning. Whether you're in the vineyard, tech, or any other industry, succession planning ensures that your business remains successful after you transition out of the leadership role. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is waiting too long to plan their succession, often only thinking about it when it’s already too late. Reality is, preparing for your business’s future doesn't have to be stressful. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding steps you take for the health and longevity of your company. Here are 8 tips to set your business — and successor — up for long-term success. Tip #1: Start Planning Early  It's essential to think about succession planning well in advance. Often, business owners underestim

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Vexing the California North Coast wine industry in recent years have been lawsuits over winery website lack of access for the those with visual challenges, the new political debate over winery events, and ever-changing environmental regulations. Journal researcher Michelle Fox surveyed a handful of attorneys on some of those issues, posing questions from Journal wine reporter Jeff Quackenbush. Continue reading...