In this WIN Insider Series episode, George Christie interviews Alexandra O’Gorman, Vice President of Community Relations for Foley Family Wines. Alexandra shares her journey from Carmel, California, into the wine industry, working her way through sales, marketing, hospitality, and communications at prestigious wineries, including Flowers Vineyard and Korbel, while earning her MBA from Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute. Her career is defined by taking risks, embracing change, and continuous learning. Alexandra discusses her current role overseeing community relations at Foley Family Wines, blending social impact, sustainability, and strategic philanthropy. She emphasizes the importance of industry inclusivity, mentorship, and authentic leadership while addressing current challenges like market perceptions, product focus, and member engagement within winery associations. Her insights on connection, community involvement, and focused portfolios provide valuable inspirat

Afternoon Brief, March 25th

The 3rd Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend Raises over $3.4 Million: The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million...

Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir Takes Top Honors November 17, 2023 — Winners have been announced in the 2023 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging, Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir took the top prize. It was also awarded Best Red Wine and Best of Anderson Valley AVA (Mendocino County, Calif.). Coming in at 98 points, judges praised the wine as “rich, ripe” and for its “Bing cherry,” and “hint of orange peel.”  Lula Cellars is a boutique winery located in California’s Anderson Valley. Its focus is on world-class Pinot Noirs both from its estate and across Anderson Valley, as well as other single-vineyard offerings from the greater Mendocino County. When preparing to plant their own vines, Lula owners discovered some-1,000 old vines “literally lying down, as if waiting to be rescued.” Lots of TLC later, these mystery Pinot Noir grapes have thrived. There’s no in

Afternoon Brief, February 28th

Wine, Terroir and the Human Touch: We think of terroir as natural magic, but what is the human contribution to this elusive concept?...

Celebrate Passover 2022 with Wines from Israel’s Most Prized Growing Regions, Produced at the Renowned Carmel Winery

Selected Series Private Collection Appellation Series (Israel, FEB 25, 2022) – It’s the land of milk and honey, and exceptional wine! Israel is fast becoming one of the best producers […]

Afternoon Brief, February 25th

A New Wave of TV Shows Is Cracking Open the Conversation About Diversity in Wine: Plummeting temperatures this week are cause for concern among some North Bay grape growers, prompting fears that the unseasonably cold conditions could damage their crops...

Each season brings new and exciting happenings for our World Cooperage Account Managers around the globe as they work with our partner winemakers. We checked in on a few of them recently to see what was shaking in their part of the world. Come take a peek with us! Today we bring you updates from Napa, Sonoma, Israel, Australia, and South Africa. Stay tuned for our next update where we will hear from France, South America, Mexico, Canada and possibly more. NAPA Yuri DeLeon, Account Manager Hi, from sunny Napa Valley! Outwardly, everything seems to be quiet and still, but it is a critical time of year for the vines. Bud break has occurred, and crews are pruning the vines. In cooperage news, I've been busy partnering with wineries on barrel trials for their different programs - including one with Rombauer to see how extended wood aging effects wine maturation. Exciting stuff for sure! In the cellar, it is bottling time for many wineries. White wine barrels are being emptied then

Virtual 2021 Sonoma County Barrel Auction Presented by American Agcredit, Registration Open: Sonoma County Vintners announces the seventh annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, presented by American AgCredit, is open for registration... The post Afternoon Brief, March 11th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/11/afternoon-brief-1819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1819 Published Date:Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:32:20 +0000 

Perfect Wines for the Passover Seder (Passover Begins MAR 27) [MARCH 9, 2021, Zichron Yaacov, Israel] – No matter where you are for Passover or who you’re celebrating with, you’ll want to really enjoy the 4 cups of wine at the Seder table commemorating the Israelites’ exodus to freedom – especially in 2021! And what […] The post Carmel Winery Presents 3 Delicious Values Straight from Israel’s Most Prized Growing Regions appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/09/carmel-winery-presents-3-delicious-values?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carmel-winery-presents-3-delicious-values Published Date:Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:07:50 +0000 

FEB 18, 2021, Zichron Yaacov, Israel – No matter where you are for Passover or who you’re celebrating with, you’ll want to really enjoy the 4 cups of wine at the Seder table commemorating the Israelites’ exodus to freedom – especially in 2021! And what better wines to celebrate with then with Carmel, Israel’s iconic […] The post Wines You’ll Want to Drink After Passover, Too Carmel Winery Presents 3 Delicious Values Straight from Israel’s Most Prized Growing Regions appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/18/carmel-presents-3-delicious-values?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carmel-presents-3-delicious-values Published Date:Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:31:17 +0000