Blue Grouse Estate Winery Announces Stacy Hornemann as Winemaker

Former Stonestreet Winemaker to Lead Production at Jackson Family’s Vancouver Island Estate Duncan, British Columbia (May 30, 2024) – Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard announced today that Stacy Hornemann will take over […]

Wineshipping is proud to announce a major expansion of its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine fulfillment services thanks to a new, exclusive partnership with alternative delivery location company Via.Delivery. Through this strategic partnership, Wineshipping clients are offered the chance to tap into a network of over 28,000 hold locations across the nation, covering 92% of the US population with at least one location within 5 miles of that demographic.  Via.Delivery’s Buy Online Pickup Anywhere (BOPA) system allows customers to pick up wine at their convenience with a simple scan of their ID and a digital signature at the hold location of their choice. This gives customers convenience and security, avoids losses due to redeliveries and failed delivery attempts, and safeguards the wine from adverse weather conditions. “Partnering with an industry leader like Via.Delivery provides a variety of innovative opportunities for our clients and their customers,” says Pa

Afternoon Brief, April 11th

Wine Promotion Rules a Minefield: Wineries are still struggling to work out what's legal and what isn't when it comes to wine promotions...

Exciting news! Our team at Chr. Hansen is excited to announce that we will be attending the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. We'll be at the Gusmer Booth #622 showcasing our innovative Viniflora® yeast and bacteria range. Come by and meet David Spector and Duncan Hamm who love discussing all things related to fermentation. At Chr. Hansen, we offer innovative microbiological solutions from grape to bottle. We are a recognized global leader in the research, development, and production of natural solutions for the benefit of the wine, beer, and fermented beverage industries. We look forward to connecting with our partners, industry leaders, and all attendees at the Symposium! Chr. Hansen products are exclusively distributed by Gusmer Enterprises in North America

Meet Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production

This Sonoma County entrepreneur is responsible for more than a dozen prestigious tasting events, including the upcoming Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition. By Alexandra Russell What does it take […]

Join us for this complimentary technical webinar on Trends in winemaking: The use of Non-Saccharomyces yeasts - presented by Gusmer Enterprises and Chr. Hansen.   Presentation Topics include: Explore the yeast landscape – Saccharomyces cerevisiae and beyond How, when, and why to apply non-Saccharomyces yeast How non-Saccharomyces yeast can provide a positive sensory impact and be used as a tool against spoilage Selecting the proper Viniflora yeast strain for your wine Using pre-fermentative yeast to protect the must by preventing the growth of unwanted yeast and bacteria Differentiating your wine by aroma intensification, acid production, and mouthfeel perception through biological means Register Now SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Duncan Hamm Chr. Hansen Senior Application Specialist, Dept. of Wine & Fermented Beverages Duncan is based in Copenhagen where his current role is Application Scientist within the area of Wine & Fermented Beverages, but over the fourteen years s

Join us for this complimentary technical webinar on Trends in winemaking: The use of Non-Saccharomyces yeasts - presented by Gusmer Enterprises and Chr. Hansen.  Presentation Topics include: Explore the yeast landscape – Saccharomyces cerevisiae and beyond How, when, and why to apply non-Saccharomyces yeast How non-Saccharomyces yeast can provide a positive sensory impact and be used as a tool against spoilage Selecting the proper Viniflora yeast strain for your wine Using pre-fermentative yeast to protect the must by preventing the growth of unwanted yeast and bacteria Differentiating your wine by aroma intensification, acid production, and mouthfeel perception through biological means SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Duncan Hamm Chr. Hansen Senior Application Specialist, Dept. of Wine & Fermented Beverages Duncan is based in Copenhagen where his current role is Application Scientist within the area of Wine & Fermented Beverages, but over the fourteen years spent working with