Wakefield Taylors Wines and 1800 Milenio Take Top Honors July 14, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 18th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place recently in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise that the majority of wine purchased for home consumption is bought by women. The IWWSC judging panels consist entirely of professional women in the wine and spirits industries — winemakers, distillers, marketers, buyers, sommeliers, educators and journalists.  This year, Wakefield Taylor Wines 2024 Estate Riesling and 1800 Milenio Extra-Aged Añejo took top honors. Wakefield Taylor, a heritage winery in Australia’s Clare Valley (a region known for quality Reislings), wowed judges with its “mouthwatering citrus blooms” and “gentle salinity.”  A representative from 1800 Mileno remarked, “1800 Milenio is backed by 11 generations of tequila-making e

Bucher Wines: Farming is Farming - From Dairy to Vines. Join Amy G and Diane and John Bucher of Bucher Wines as they share their journey from dairy farming to winegrowing, the parallels between the two, and the legacy they aspire to create.

To succeed in the wine industry, you must plan your supply chain. From depletion and shipment forecasting to your bulk wine make plan to your projected grape supply plan. Every wine company plans. However, the lack of integration and a maze of clever spreadsheets often result in overlooked opportunities and financial inefficiencies. This is precisely why we built Claret — a supply chain planning platform for the wine and beverage alcohol industry. Claret solves the problem of having too many plans that are not connected. Experience firsthand our Sales Collaboration tool, a user-friendly forecasting solution that empowers your sales team to move beyond spreadsheet forecasting. See how Claret can help identify risks and opportunities surrounding your long-term bulk wine and grape supply by exploring the Make Planning and Crop Supply Planning features. Claret isn’t just a platform to help your wine company succeed; it’s a passionately crafted solution by a team deeply

From depletion and shipment forecasting to your bulk wine make plan to your projected grape supply plan.   Every wine company plans. However, the lack of integration and a maze of clever spreadsheets often result in overlooked opportunities and financial inefficiencies.  This is precisely why we built Claret — a supply chain planning platform for the wine and beverage alcohol industry. Claret solves the problem of having too many plans that are not connected. Experience firsthand our Sales Collaboration tool, a user-friendly forecasting solution that empowers your sales team to move beyond spreadsheet forecasting. See how Claret can help identify risks and opportunities surrounding your long-term bulk wine and grape supply by exploring the Make Planning and Crop Supply Planning features. Claret isn’t just a platform to help your wine company succeed; it’s a passionately crafted solution by a team deeply committed to the industry and dedicated to supporting t

"I have learned a great deal this past year and look forward to expanding my knowledge of the company and our customers. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting our customers in person. I plan to travel again this fall so I can introduce myself to more customers in person. I would encourage everyone to reach out to me personally if you need any assistance. " - Diane Visit https://bit.ly/3KyL09k to learn more about our team! 

Chardonnay Pomace May Be Rich in Health-Enhancing Compounds By Diane Nelson  April 22, 2021 – California produces nearly 4 million tons of world-class wine each year, but with that comes thousands of tons of residue like grape skins, seeds, stems and pulp. What if scientists could harness that viticultural waste to help promote human health? […] The post Finding New Life for Wine-Grape Residue appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/22/finding-new-life-for-wine-grape-residue?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-new-life-for-wine-grape-residue Published Date:Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:23:27 +0000