Meet Carlos Martinez, Junior Network Engineer at Wineshipping At Wineshipping, we celebrate the talented individuals who keep our operations running smoothly across every site. Carlos is part of our IT Infrastructure department, where he plays a vital role in supporting all locations across our network. Carlos officially joined Wineshipping in April 2020, but his journey began much earlier—back in 2012 with Pack and Ship Direct, which was later acquired by 24 Seven Enterprises, and ultimately by Wineshipping. This December, Carlos will celebrate an incredible 13 years as a Wineshipper! More About Carlos From the Club Line to IT Carlos’s career path is a true Wineshipping story. He first started on the club line, carefully placing bottles and collateral into boxes. A pivotal moment came when, after being asked about his tech background, Carlos was offered the opportunity to step into an IT role. That conversation opened the door to a new career path, and he hasn’t look

A case study on using irrigation automation to conserve water, cut energy use, and elevate vineyard performance.  CHANDON has consistently demonstrated innovation in environmental practices, resource efficiency, and community engagement, setting a new benchmark for sustainable viticulture. The California Green Medal Awards were established in 2014 to recognize vineyards and wineries that lead the industry in the areas of environment, economic development and social equity.  As we all work towards a more sustainable future of agriculture, this recognition highlights the effort of vintners and winegrape growers striving to protect the environment and enrich the community. CHANDON’s 2025 California Green Medal Environment Award CHANDON’s Carneros vineyards are irrigated using a combination of surface water and reclaimed water sourced from the City of Sonoma, while the Yountville site relies primarily on recycled water from the winery’s own wastewater tr

Join Us for a Dynamic “State of Wine DTC by the Numbers” Session with Community Benchmark & OrderPort Community Benchmark is excited to present an exclusive State of Wine DTC by the Numbers session, hosted by our friends at OrderPort. We’ll break down the latest industry trends so you can clearly see where things stand—and where they may be headed. Backed by real numbers from real wineries like yours, this session offers clarity in a time of uncertainty. But it’s not just about the numbers—we’ll show you what to do with them. Discover how to set smarter sales goals using benchmarks and manage them with our brand-new Goal Positioning System, designed to help you focus and act with confidence. You’ll see it in action during a live demo and gain practical insights you can put to use right away. This will be a dynamic, conversational experience featuring a special guest speaker—one of your own—sharing firsthand perspective

JUNE 24, 2024 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2024 contest. Taking top prize this year is Breathless WInes’ NV Brut Rosé, which judges described as “Toasty, nutty”; “raspberry and exotic spice”; “elegant, balanced with a long finish.” In addition to Best of Show, the wine also took honors as Best Domestic Sparkling. “This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. This blending brings out the best of all three varieties and complexity to the finished wine,” says winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster. “Flavors of white cherry, lime and watermelon all wrapped up with an elegant style of Rosé. The fine mousse brings a creaminess that adds to the elegance in the mouthfeel of this beautifully crafted wine. I always want the grapes to be featured, but also give a nod to tradit

Amorim Cork’s Director of Communications Carlos de Jesus answers that question in this episode of NPR Freakonomics Radio Network’s The Economics of Everyday Things with Zachary Crockett.  Listen to the full episode: https://freakonomics.com/podcast/wine-corks/

January 1, 2024, is not only bringing in a whole new year but also new minimum wages! New increased minimum wage requirements will take effect on January 1, 2024, for the state of California, as well as multiple California cities and counties. The increased wages apply only to hours worked on or after January 1, 2024. As of January 1, 2024, new statewide minimum wages for California are as follows: California State Minimum Wage for Hourly Employees: $16.00/hour (regardless of size) California State Minimum Wage for Exempt Employees: $66,560/year, or $1,280/ week As of January 1, 2024, minimum wages will also be increasing in the following cities/counties in California: Belmont, CA: $17.35/hour Burlingame, CA: $17.03/hour Cupertino, CA: $17.75/hour Daly City, CA: $16.62/hour East Palo Alto, CA: $17.10/hour El Cerrito, CA: $17.92/hour Foster City, CA: $17.00/hour Half Moon Bay, CA: $17.01/hour Hayward, CA: $16.00/hour for small businesses (25 or fewer employees); $16.90/hour for larg

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Sherry Lehmann’s Landlord Sues Iconic Wine Shop over $3.6 Million in Unpaid Rent: Sherry-Lehmann’s landlord is suing the iconic wine retailer as well as its former owners over $3.6 million in unpaid rent – and is demanding that its shuttered store on Park Avenue be cleared out immediately, according to a court filing...

Effective January 1, 2023, the following minimum hourly wages will be in effect for the State of California: Employers of all sizes: $15.50/hour Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum salary for Exempt employees in California will increase to $64,480.00 per year, or $1,240.00 per week. Included below are City minimum wage increases: Belmont: $16.75/hour Burlingame: $16.47/hour Cupertino: $17.20/hour Daly City: $16.07/hour East Palo Alto: $16.50/hour El Cerrito: $17.35/hour Foster City: $16.50/hour Half Moon Bay: $16.45/hour Hayward: $16.34/hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $15.50/hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees Los Altos: $17.20/hour Menlo Park: $16.20/hour Mountain View: $18.15/hour Novato: $16.22/hour for employers with 100 or more employees, including people employed outside the city; $16.07/hour for employers with 26 to 99 employees; $15.53/hour for employers with 25 or fewer e