Growing up in the small town of Shandon, CA, Alberto was told that success might be out of reach. But working side by side with his father in the vineyards, he learned that dreams are worth fighting for. After graduating high school with honors, Alberto earned a welding certificate at Cuesta College and continued his education at Fresno State University with the help of the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship. There, he discovered a passion for viticulture, excelled in his field, and built a strong professional network that helped shape his career. Now a college graduate and pursuing a master’s degree, Alberto is reaching another milestone: presenting his thesis at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo! Don't Miss Alberto’s Presentation: Sulfur Application Frequency Effects on Yield and Anthocyanins in Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Discover how different frequencies of dusting, flowable and wettable sulfur applications influence yield and anthocyanin development in bilateral

Flextank Provides Winery Conference Attendees with Methods to Cut Costs and Increase Margins and Revenue April 1, 2025 - Flextank, the leader in advanced oxygen-permeable polyethylene tanks for wine, cider, spirits, and craft beverage fermentation and storage, successfully presented innovative ways for wineries to reduce operational expenses (OpEx), expand production, increase efficiency, and improve revenue and margins at the WiVi Central Coast Conference & Tradeshow, held on March 13 in Paso Robles. At Booth #227, Flextank’s team of winemaking experts engaged with winery professionals, demonstrating how Flextank solutions can help lower costs and enhance productivity.  “For more than two decades, blind taste trials have confirmed that there is no difference in the quality or oak profile of wines produced in a Flextank compared to a traditional oak barrel,” said Flextank CEO, Jonathan Smalley. “Winemakers using Flextanks enjoy the benefit of

Afternoon Brief: Global Wine Recovery on the Horizon

The wine industry could be back on an upward trajectory in as little as 12 months, according to one study...

Turrentine Brokerage is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at WiVi Central Coast 2025, the conference and trade show for the Central Coast wine industry. This must-attend event is happening on March 13, 2025, at the Paso Robles Event Center, bringing together top professionals, growers, and wineries to discuss key market trends and innovations. Our team will be there to connect with industry leaders and share insights into the current grape and bulk wine market. Representing Turrentine Brokerage at WiVi will be: Audra Cooper – Director of Grape Brokerage William Goebel – Bulk Wine Broker Eddie Urman – Central Coast Grape Broker This is a great opportunity to stop by our booth, catch up with our brokers, and discuss how Turrentine can help you navigate the 2025 harvest season and beyond. Whether you’re looking for strategic market insights, assistance with grape or bulk wine sales, or just want to say hello, we’d love to connect with you! In

Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing their experience as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques.  Moderated by Lance Donny, CEO of AgCode, speakers included Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley Family Vineyards and Rob Whyte, COO of Renteria Vineyards. The panel was able to share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. The webinar was free to attend and included a live chat with the speakers. Both the webinar and live chat is available for on-demand replay. The webinar was made possible with the support session sponsors, AgCode and Opti-Harvest

Central Coast Insights 2022 The economic and financial conference for the Central Coast wine industry   Join us for the Central Coast Insights Event on March 29, 2022  Registration Now Open!  Click here for more info