Big Ideas. Bold Solutions. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Chris Chen as the headliner for the Sustainable Ag Expo! Known for turning research into action, Dr. Chen will share practical, climate-smart solutions to help growers adapt, innovate, and lead in a changing environment. This is a must-attend for anyone ready to future-proof their vineyard. About Dr. Chen: Dr. Chris Chen is a trailblazer in climate-adaptive viticulture, serving California’s North Coast through the UC Cooperative Extension. With a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Agronomy from UC Davis, he empowers vineyards to thrive amid climate change with cutting-edge, science-driven strategies that champion both resilience and sustainability. Don't miss Dr. Chen's sessions: Mon., Nov. 10  |  5:00-6:00 pm  |  Farming for the Future: Climate-Resilient Vineyard Practices* Tues., Nov 11  |  8:00-9:00 am  |  Soil Carbon in Practice: Monitor, Test, & Improve Tues., Nov 11&nb

Global Package recently piloted another gorgeous pewter-adhesive label into industry stardom: the new label for Napa Valley’s Hailstone Vineyard’s release of its two Cabernet Sauvignons, the “32 Degree” Sauvignon Blanc, and “Weather Dancer” dry Rosé Sauvignon Blanc,         “This pewter label is extraordinary for its depth and detail, an iconic embrace pf founder Chris Zazo’s passion for food, wine, and the weather,” says Global Package founder and CEO Erica Harrop. “His background as a chef and top-soil specialist brings a unique perspective to his wines, which is beautifully conveyed in the new pewter label.”        Another pewter-adhesive label that Global Package ushered through production is for Dry Creek’s 50th Anniversary Sparkling Chenin Blanc. Designed by the Austin Design Group and handmade with Global Package in France – the luxurious label is an

Novato, CA – The California Department of Food and Agriculture Preliminary Grape Crush Report, containing tons crushed and prices of wine grapes sold during the 2022 harvest, has been released. The Crush Report provides growers and wineries insight into the inventory position of the California wine business as a whole and influences market dynamics for the current bulk wine market, as well as the upcoming 2023 winegrape market. The 2022 California Grape Crush report confirmed today what the industry had already expected; the 2022 wine grape crop was far from a barn burner. Yields per acre were light for the third year in a row, in many cases lighter than projected, and highly variable due to frost, excessive heat, and the continued effects of drought. Due to lower 2022 yields, the overall supply wineries received was less than projected. However, recent trends illustrating a challenging consumer sales growth environment may balance the 2022 wine supply, leaving some wineries clos