Farm tools aren’t just tools—they're investments. And in agriculture, where your equipment works as hard as you do, durability isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement. That’s why INFACO has designed its electric pruning tools—like the F3020 and AT1000—with one goal in mind: to outlast the season. Built with aircraft-grade materials, modular engineering, and sealed components, these tools are tested in real-world vineyard, orchard, and olive grove conditions across the globe. In this article, we’ll break down what makes INFACO tools truly durable, why that matters on the farm, and how maintenance ensures a return on investment (ROI) that goes beyond just one harvest. What makes a tool durable on the farm? Durability isn’t just about rugged looks. It’s about the ability to perform in mud, dust, cold, or heat—every day of the season—without failure. Key elements of durable pruning tools: Materials: High-end metal alloys resist corrosion, cracking, and mechanical stress. Motor lifespan: Brushl

Hillside Cabernet Franc, Elevated Now available: Premium Cabernet Franc grapes from the Crystal Springs AVA in Napa Valley — a rare opportunity to source fruit from one of the region’s newest and most distinctive hillside appellations. Crystal Springs is defined by its rugged volcanic soils, steep slopes, and elevations reaching up to 1,400 feet , creating ideal conditions for producing fruit with intensity, structure, and layered aromatics . Cabernet Franc thrives in this environment, developing deep color, expressive aromatics, and a balance of ripe fruit and mineral character that makes it highly desirable for both blending and premium standalone wines. With vineyard sourcing decisions actively underway, listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure distinctive, site-driven fruit early and build future vintages around emerging Napa terroir.

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

Ultra Premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes – Available for 2026    Now listed on the WIN Marketplace: up to 7 tons of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon fruit for the 2026 harvest and beyond from a 2-acre hillside vineyard in Calistoga, perched above the acclaimed Switchback Ridge and Hourglass vineyards. This site has produced $200-per-bottle Cabernet for over 25 years, and with the longtime winemaker retiring, this fruit is becoming available for a new winery to carry the legacy forward. 🍇Check Out This Listing🍇 The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this Ultra-Premium Cabernet Sauvignon fruit opportunity for the 2026 harvest highlight how the platform helps wineries secure high-quality vineyard sources directly from growers. By showcasing premium fruit well ahead of harvest, listings like this give winemakers the chance to evaluate vineyard opportunities and build relationships while planning f

Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors (March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir from Papapietro Perry (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States. Judging took place February 18-19, 2026. Competition this year was stellar, says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production: “Year after year, our judges continue to be impressed with the depth in each category. The quality of product was fantastic!” Wh

WineDirect to Commerce7: 19% Growth in Club Customization, 50% Less Support, and the End of "Batch Day" TL;DR: Faced with manual bottlenecks on WineDirect, Hill Family Estate migrated to Commerce7 to empower their members. The results were immediate: a 19% increase in customized club shipments and a 50% reduction in support volume. Most importantly, the team reclaimed 4-5 hours of manual labour per club run by allowing their customers to customize their orders online and move to fully automated background processing.  Founded by third-generation farmer Doug Hill, Hill Family Estate is a family-run operation in Napa Valley that blends deep vineyard expertise with approachable hospitality. Their winery and tasting room experiences are known for being family-friendly, intimate, and deeply rooted in the land they have farmed for decades. For Allison Negrón, DTC Manager at Hill Family Estate, the goal is always to provide a seamless, personali

We proudly announced the recipients of the inaugural WISE Rising Stars Scholarships during a live presentation at the DTC Wine Symposium last week, celebrating the next generation of DTC wine industry leaders in front of more than 500 winery professionals. As one of the event’s original sponsors, WISE continues to invest in the Symposium’s mission of education, collaboration, and forward‑thinking leadership. The Rising Stars Scholarships extend that commitment—supporting people, developing leadership, and strengthening the DTC community across the industry. The Rising Stars Scholarships received an overwhelming response from across the country. The strength of applications prompted Commerce7 to step in and match one of the scholarships, allowing WISE to expand the program and support additional recipients. Join us as we raise a glass towards this year's recipients! Kelsey Gomes is the DTC Marketing Manager at Lange Twins Family Winery & Vineyards. Upon re