Renaissance Yeast’s strains have excellent fermentation kinetics, desirable sensory characteristics, and are produced to the highest quality standards. Renaissance Yeast is the exclusive developer of a novel, patented H2S-preventing technology that is the result of a natural trait in yeast that increases sulfur and nitrogen utilization efficiency during fermentation, thereby preventing hydrogen sulfide formation.  Ossia (Saccharomyces cerevisiae hybrid), Renaissance Yeast’s organic H2S-preventing strain, recommended for organic dry white and red wines, fruit wines and cider. Download Product Data Sheet Request Quote Viva is a H2S-preventing white wine yeast strain ideal for artisan-style sparkling wines, fruit forward grape wines and fruit wines. Download Product Data Sheet Request Quote Allegro is a H2S-preventing yeast strain selected for white wine fermentations. It is well suited for aromatic expression of any white varietal and is capable

As harvest ramps up, opportunities are available across the state. From premium Napa Valley Cabernet to versatile red blenders and new plantings, here’s a quick snapshot of the grapes currently available on the market. Please reach out to our brokers for more details. Napa Valley • Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Red Blenders Sonoma County • Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Sauvignon Blanc • Red Blenders North Coast • Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Sauvignon Blanc • Red Blenders San Benito County • Chenin Blanc – small lot or truckload Monterey County • Grenache – new, but established planting; very uniform; suitable for red or roséPaso Robles • Cabernet Sauvignon – multiple locations and clones available; nearly every appellation San Joaquin Valley • Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Merlot • Zinfandel • Sauvignon Blanc Let’s make a match.If any of

We are excited to introduce a new stave toast profile, Mineral Toast, designed to bring an enhanced sense of minerality to white and rosé wines. This innovative toast profile significantly impacts the sensory characteristics of wine, influencing its interaction with fruit and other elements during the winemaking process. Minerality in wine is often attributed to specific terroirs, rooted in the soil and environment where grapes are grown. While traditionally linked to the vine’s interaction with soil minerals, minerality can also be shaped by winemaking techniques—including the use of oak. Mineral Toast staves utilize carefully selected French Oak air-dried over an extended period. The wood undergoes hot water treatment to soften tannins and reduce harshness, followed by extended toasting at a lower temperature. The gentle process avoids the formation of high notes such as spice, smoke or char, resulting in a delicate profile featuring hints of vanilla, stone fruit,

The 2025 Barrel Weekend is all about tasting wines from the past, present and future. This annual weekend event has been reimagined for its 47th anniversary, letting the wineries along the Wine Road focus on more than just tasting wines from the barrel. And, giving tasters new opportunities for exploring and learning about wine. More Tasting Options With wineries pouring wines from past (library wines), present (current release wines) and future (barrel samples), attendees have more choices and can choose what they most enjoy or what they seeking to restock their wine cellars. As you look through the online Barrel Weekend program, you’ll discover wineries pouring wines from one, two or all three of the category options. This information lets you, the ticket holder, design the tasting path that suits your palate preferences. If you love tasting only barrel samples and possibly buying wine futures, you can still do that. But, if you prefer to taste wines that are currently availabl

At Global Package, we understand the importance of premium packaging in communicating the quality and value of your product. That’s why we offer a range of innovative solutions, including the exquisite touch of pewter labels, crafted from a malleable metal alloy.  These labels bring a sense of classic luxury to wine and spirit bottles, offering a unique way to make your product stand out. More than just a label, they are a statement of sophistication. Pewter labels offer brands a distinctive way to enhance their luxury appeal and elevate their image. Highly customizable, pewter labels offer numerous avenues for you to reflect your brand’s unique identity. Whether you choose a full label, logo, neck wrap, or cork top, pewter offers endless possibilities for personalization. Our pewter label capabilities offer a bespoke approach, and they can be manufactured as either single pieces or supplied on reels, both with self-adhesive backing, to ensure your product is presen

Two K Farms Cidery and Winery 2022 Bubbly Riesling Takes Top Honors November 15, 2024 — Winners have been announced in the 2024 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging,Two K Farms Cidery and Winery 2022 Bubbly Riesling took the top prize. It was also awarded Best of Show Sparkling Wine. Coming in at 97 points, judges praised the wine for its “Mouth watering citrus and honeysuckle”; “Lingering tropical finish”; and “Perfect bubbles.” They also called it “Well balanced.” With a record number of entries from across the globe, the Harvest Challenge bases judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions and grapes that combine to give personality to the wine. In other competitions, terroir is ignored. At the Harvest Challenge, judges taste wines alongside other wines of the same appellation. W

Lightweighting, or as some call it, “right-weighting,” can save wine and spirits companies millions of dollars and dramatically reduce their greenhouse gas footprint, all without impacting top-line sales. So why aren’t more brands reducing the weight of their glass packaging?  Join RaboResearch Analyst Bourcard Nesin as he brings together a panel of industry experts to help you understand how lightweighting can be a major contributor to sustainability and profitability. You will receive practical advice and learn best practices from people who successfully drove lightweighting initiatives within their own organizations. Speakers: Tony Maan, VP Supplier Development / The Wine Group Mitch Davis, Executive Vice President, Operations / Jackson Family Colleen Fitzgerald, Chenin Blanc Viognier Winemaker and Chair of GHG Emissions Measurement Committee / Crimson Wine Group Register here.

We are excited to share our latest innovation in winemaking - Pinnacle FermiFresh. This 100% inactivated yeast-based nutrient is designed to enhance the aroma and colour of white and rosé wines. Pinnacle FermiFresh offers a gradual release of amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, sterols, and other growth factors, enabling complete and safe fermentation. It's particularly effective in white reductive winemaking conditions, preserving the original varietal aromas of wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and Chenin Blanc. In rosé winemaking, Pinnacle FermiFresh's antioxidant components allow for optimal colour stabilisation, inhibiting the browning effect. Its formulation, rich in sulphur amino acids, is in granulated form for easy handling and total solubility. Recent trials in New Zealand have shown phenomenal results. Over 50 winemakers noted wines made with FermiFresh had fresher taste, less oxidation character, more pronounced fruit flavour, and

Lang & Reed Now Distributed by Bonhomie Wine Imports in New York & New Jersey

St. Helena, CA, April 2, 2024 – Expanding their reach and the availability of their acclaimed Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, Lang & Reed has signed on Bonhomie Wine Imports to handle their New York and […]

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