Winemakers are no strangers to natural challenges but now faced with a unique combination of climactic and economic pressures, they’re on the hunt to expand and evolve their toolkits. In response, the team at LAFFORT brought key results from more than 70 trials conducted in the last year to winemakers and industry professionals along the West Coast. The 2026 Rendezvous commenced in Paso Robles, Calif. on April 28 before heading north to Santa Rosa, Calif. and Newberg, Ore., in the same week.  Event organizer Lisa Strid shared that the program for this year’s Rendezvous was designed to directly address the top challenges facing winemakers today—costs, efficiencies, and combatting unexpected weather—and deliver information that was immediately applicable in the winery. LAFFORT, in addition to supplying yeast, tannins, enzymes and other fermentation products, expanded into oak and barrel alternatives with Nobile, aromatic and flavor enhancements with Essencia, and laboratory equipmen

Spring is an active time in the vineyard, and in the market. As the 2026 growing season takes shape, the Turrentine team is looking forward to connecting with growers, vintners, and industry partners across key regions. We’re excited to share insights, listen, and engage in meaningful conversations around today’s grape market and the challenges shaping our industry. Here are three upcoming opportunities to connect with Turrentine Brokerage: Lodi Grape Day Mike Needham will be speaking at this year’s Lodi Grape Day, offering a timely update on the Central Valley grape market. His presentation will cover current pricing dynamics, supply trends, and what growers can expect heading into harvest. Lodi continues to play a critical role in the California wine landscape, and this event is always a valuable forum and well attended. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00 am Jackson Hell - Lodi Grape FEstival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St,, Lodi Three Valleys Growers Tal

Heritage Vineyard. Proven Fruit. Now available: Robert Young fruit — an opportunity to source grapes from one of Sonoma County’s most respected and historic vineyard families. The Robert Young name is closely tied to quality, consistency, and vineyard stewardship, with a long-standing reputation for producing fruit that has supported premium wines for decades. For wineries looking to align with a trusted vineyard source, opportunities like this don’t come around lightly. As vineyard sourcing decisions continue to take shape, listings like this offer a chance to secure pedigree fruit early and build future vintages around proven vineyard performance. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this highlight how the platform helps wineries secure grapes from trusted, well-established vineyard sources. With a reputation for quality and consistency, fruit from recognized vineyard families offers winemakers a strong f

Great Pinot Starts in the Vineyard Now available: Pinot Noir grapes — a key opportunity for wineries looking to secure high-quality fruit as vineyard sourcing decisions move into full swing. Pinot Noir is one of the most site-driven varietals, where vineyard selection plays a major role in the final wine’s character. Securing the right fruit early allows winemakers to align sourcing with stylistic goals and program needs. As the growing season progresses, listings like this provide a timely opportunity to connect directly with growers and lock in fruit before availability tightens. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and vineyard listings like these Pinot Noir grapes highlight how the platform helps wineries secure quality fruit directly from growers. As one of the most site-sensitive varietals, Pinot Noir benefits from early sourcing decisions, giving winemakers the opportunity to align vineyard selection with their stylis

Four 2026 Napa Valley Grape Listings from One Source This month’s featured grape offerings bring together four red varietals from the same seller, giving wineries a focused opportunity to explore multiple lots through one point of contact. From the bold color and structure of Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot to the depth, lift, and blending flexibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this collection offers winemakers a practical way to build or refine a 2026 red wine program with intention. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for a standalone bottling, strengthening a Bordeaux-style blend, or planning ahead for the coming harvest, these listings provide a strong starting point for conversations around availability, fit, and program needs. Cabernet Franc An expressive red variety that can bring lift, aromatics, and finesse to blends or standalone bottlings. View Listing Petite Verdot A classic blending variety with color, tannin, and aromatic intensity for Bordeaux-style program

Legacy Vineyard. New Opportunity.      Ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon fruit for the 2026 harvest and beyond — sourced from a 2-acre hillside vineyard in Calistoga, positioned above renowned sites like Switchback Ridge and Hourglass. This vineyard has produced wines retailing at $200+ per bottle for over 25 years, and with the longtime winemaker retiring, this fruit is now becoming available to a new buyer — presenting a rare opportunity to step into an established, high-pedigree vineyard source. With sourcing decisions actively underway, listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure exceptional fruit early and build future vintages around proven vineyard performance. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and vineyard listings like this highlight how the platform helps wineries secure exceptional vineyard sources directly from growers. With a long track record of producing high-end wines and a prime

Rising fuel prices compound market hesitancy The sluggishness of activity on the bulk wine market globally since the turn of the year continued through March into early April, with hesitancy compounded by a rise in fuel prices – by approximately 30%+ in most countries – as a consequence of the conflict in the Middle East. Prices spiked amid the Southern Hemisphere harvests, directly impacting the picking of at least one: this month’s report provides the latest insights from the vineyards. As this month’s California page states, the Iran war is likely to compound some pre-existing consumer pessimism, “with upward pressure on fuel costs exacerbating the reduced spending power consumers have possessed since the 2021-23 post-pandemic inflation spike. Unlike in previous eras when there has been economic misfortune, consumers are pessimistic about the long term – not just the short or medium term – and could curb spending accordingly”. Not wha

Vibes more positive, not yet the hard facts and figures An unseasonably warm start to spring in California has accelerated vine development in the growing areas to a marked extent: This month’s report relays the latest news from the vineyards – and how it may, or may not, affect the bulk wine and grape markets – and delves deep into the California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2025, published last month. The state’s smallest winegrape harvest in 26 years, combined with some improved mood music regarding case-good sales – if lacking hard figures to support it – has helped create a feeling that the wine industry is headed in the right direction. Before the sunlit uplands are reached, however, more painful rightsizing must occur, and we continue to see vineyards removed and mothballed, crush and storage capacity taken offline, and companies shrinking, merging, or shuttering altogether. In the shorter te

Secure Your Pinot Source Early   Now available: Premium 2026 Pinot Noir grapes — a strong opportunity for wineries looking to secure quality fruit as vineyard sourcing decisions continue to take shape. Pinot Noir is one of the most site-sensitive varietals, and sourcing the right fruit early can make a meaningful difference in program quality and consistency. Listings like this give winemakers the opportunity to evaluate vineyard options and build relationships ahead of harvest. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and vineyard listings like these Premium Pinot Noir grapes highlight how the platform helps wineries secure quality fruit directly from growers. As one of the most site-driven varietals, Pinot Noir benefits from early sourcing decisions, giving winemakers the opportunity to align vineyard selection with their stylistic goals. If you have grapes available for upcoming harvests, now is an ideal time

2025 Dry Creek Valley — Cabernet Sauvignon This excellent bulk wine listing features over 8,600 gal. of 2025 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Lytton Manor Vineyard, a site known for its certified organic farming and deep-rooted commitment to sustainable viticulture. Grown in one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Cabernet regions, this offering reflects the balance, structure, and varietal purity that Dry Creek Valley is known for — delivering fruit well-suited for premium standalone bottlings or strategic blending programs. Backed by a long-standing reputation for quality and consistency, Lytton Manor Vineyard provides both pedigree and transparency, with direct access to availability details and grower insights through the listing. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for your core program or exploring new vineyard partnerships for the future, this is an opportunity to secure Cabernet Sauvignon from a trusted and proven source: View Listing Good Wine