The ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry was presented today to Emily Hodson, the winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, a co-owner of Flying Fox Vineyards and Winery, and an active leader in the Virginia wine industry. Members of the Smith family and sponsoring organizations present the Rich Smith award to Emily Hodson (third from left). The prestigious award annually reflects the spirit and accomplishments of the late Richard (Rich) Smith, founder of Valley Farm Management and Smith Family Wines in California’s Santa Lucia Highlands wine region in Monterey County. Rich was first and foremost a family man, but also a successful grape grower and winery owner, and a highly respected colleague known for the combination of passion, commitment and collaboration which helped advance the American grape and wine industry. Ever since Rich passed away in December 2015, three organizations—WineAmerica, N

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.

Western Square Industries is pleased to announce that Producer Supply Company owned by Colleen Peters has entered an agreement to represent them in Texas and Georgia. Colleen has been an independent reseller for customers in Texas for many years and is fully familiar with Western Square and its products. This expanded role will provide all Western Squares customers in this territory the support of Colleen and her company. “We are extremely pleased to have found the ideal solution to continue our growth in this key location” said David Bowyer, Chief Executive Officer, for Western Square. Bowyer also said that Colleen has done an incredible job for us for many years and her knowledge and passion for our company will bring continued success and support for the customers in this growing region. Western Square Industries has been in business since 1978 and is the world leader providing solutions for barrel rack storage for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. It also has sup

NAPA, CA – August 16, 2022 – WineGlass Marketing announced today that it had been honored as one of the Best in the Food & Drink Website or Mobile Site category in the 26th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media and PR; Apps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and Virtual & Remote. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 14,300 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide in the 2022 competition. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) presents the Webby Awards. “Honorees like WineGlass Marketing are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among

Leads Winemaking for one of Napa Valley Winery’s Most Interesting and Popular Blends Napa, California; April 28, 2021: Colleen FitzGerald will now oversee the Chenin Blanc + Viognier (CB+V) program at Pine Ridge Vineyards. The aromatic and innovative CB+V white blend, pioneered by Pine Ridge Vineyards founder Gary Andrus in 1995, has become a favorite amongst […] The post Colleen FitzGerald Promoted to Winemaker for Pine Ridge Vineyards’ Chenin Blanc + Viognier appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/05/03/colleen-fitzgerald-promoted-winemaker-pine-ridge-vineyards?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colleen-fitzgerald-promoted-winemaker-pine-ridge-vineyards Published Date:Mon, 03 May 2021 20:30:24 +0000 

February 10th – Danielle Cyrot has been building on her impressive resume with highly rated Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc that stands tall with the very best in Napa Valley. She recently opened 13th Vineyard by CADE, restoring a historic property that dates to 1886 (and was the 13th bonded winery in the Napa Valley) […] The post Women Winemakers for International Women’s Day: Danielle Cyrot and Colleen FitzGerald appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/10/international-womens-day-danielle-cyrot-colleen-fitzgerald?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-womens-day-danielle-cyrot-colleen-fitzgerald Published Date:Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:25:58 +0000