Spontaneous malolactic fermentation can be risky business for winemakers as it offers very little control over the microflora in wine. Some concerns include: Variable speed of MLF VA production Biogenic amines (e.g. histamine) Risk of MLF in the bottle (CO2!!) Opportunity for spoilage microbes like Brettanomyces, Acetobacter, and undesirable LAB species Unwanted sensory flavors Managing these risks is crucial to ensure consistent and high-quality wines. 

Afternoon Brief, June 3rd

Grim Reports Have the Wine Industry in Knots. But Should We Just Calm Down?: Lately, conversations within the wine industry have been punctuated with doom and gloom. Sales are erratic, the climate is unpredictable, overproduction is rampant and drinkers are hesitant to spend...

The leading Group in the production of closures is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 44%, by 2030. Important targets have also been set for the responsible management of the supply chain and for promoting a corporate culture based on inclusion and diversity. Milan - Guala Closures Group, world leader in the production of closures for the spirits, and aluminium closures for wine, water, and oil markets, presents “Sustainable Together 2030”, its new 2023-2030 sustainability programme. This sets clear and ambitious corporate objectives involving three primary areas: Environment, People and Governance. “We are very proud of the path towards a sustainable approach undertaken by the company in recent years and made public with the preparation of the Sustainable Development Report – now in its twelfth edition – which will be released in the next days,” says Paolo Lavazza, Quality and Sustainability Director of Guala C

When we say the words “old school leadership,” what comes to mind? We tend to think of a more traditional or “old school” leaders as typically being more authoritarian. Authoritarian leaders: ● tend to have behaviors such as making decisions without involving others or seeking input from their team. ● are usually more task-oriented with a top-down approach. ● tend to be more autocratic and punitive. ● are more likely to use position power to influence others. There isn’t necessarily something inherently wrong with authoritarian leadership; however, there is a lot of research showing that authoritarian leadership has negative impacts in the workplace. According to an article by Forbes, while authoritarian leadership has been “tolerated and even promoted” at times, “If you make people fear you, or resent you, the last thing they are going to do is give you their support and ideas.” According to Frontiers in Psychology, “

With a female leadership program and a renewed membership in Women of the Vine & Spirits, LibDib seeks to further all women in the industry.  San Jose, CA, August 11, 2021 — LibDib, today unveiled the company’s Women’s Leadership Council, a career-growth and educational group designed specifically for the needs of LibDib’s female employees. The ongoing program provides the women of LibDib with tools to improve communication skills, leadership training and regular workshops–all with the goal of empowering employees in the workplace and at home. In an ongoing commitment to building female leaders in the wine and spirits wholesale industry, the company also announced the renewal of their corporate membership to Women of the Vine & Spirits, the global membership organization dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed. “As a female f

Afternoon Brief, June 28th

How Unregulated Cannabis Is Threatening West Coast Wine Growers: Cannabis cultivation creates resource competition and could threaten tourism in wine country—but some argue that proper regulation could actually benefit premier regions...

By Cheryl Durzy, Founder & CEO, LibDib Today is International Women’s Day. As one of the only female founders of an alcohol beverage distribution company, this is an incredibly important reminder to me that while women in this industry (and the workforce in general) have made amazing strides thus far, there is still work to be done. It makes me incredibly proud to say that LibDib has a 50% female workforce. And it is a pleasure to work with every single one of them.  LibDib recently launched a Women’s Leadership Program thanks to some amazing people over at Audrey Mcguckin Talent Solutions. Audrey and her team spent several months last year interviewing the women on our staff and participating in several listening sessions with our teams. We learned some things and put together a truly customized program to encourage our women leaders to learn and grow within their positions here at LibDib.  So, on International Women’s Day, I took a moment to ask LibDib