Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist based in Napa, California. Bonneville-Jiang brings extensive experience in wine research and production, with a specialized focus on wine microbiology, sensory analysis and vineyard-to-cellar innovation. She most recently served as R&D Manager at Lawrence Wine Estates, where she led technical initiatives for Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade, Haynes and Stony Hill. Her work has included microbial analysis, smoke taint mitigation, native fermentation development, and soil health trials to enhance wine quality and sustainability. With more than a decade of global wine experience spanning France, Australia and the United States, Bonneville-Jiang has held research and harvest positions at wineries including Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, Domaine Louis Latour and Château Léoville Barton. She has also consulted on wine microbiology in

Learn all about RedChirp's new AI Recipient Optimization from RedChirp cofounder Jennie Gilbert and Lawrence Wine Estates E-Commerce Manager Adam Gurzenski

Jameson Humane’s 11th Annual WineaPAWlooza Wine Auction Raised $1.1M for the Animals!

Jameson Humane raises $1.1M including $200,000 for Fund-A-Need to provide community programs and services to help thousands of animals. (Napa, Calif.) — June 25, 2024 — Jameson Humane is thrilled to announce […]

Afternoon Brief, April 23rd

Wine Industry Makes Sustainability Push with New Packaging Alliance: A new alliance of wine brands is launching a push for sustainable packaging solutions across the US wine industry...

Afternoon Brief, February 28th

Enrico Scavino, One of Piedmont's Winemaking Greats, Dies at 82: A member of the Barolo Boys, Scavino was unafraid to mix tradition with modernity in the name of outstanding wine...

Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy, Jr., MS Named Wine Enthusiast Social Visionary of the Year

Napa Valley, Calif., November 7, 2023 – Napa Valley-based Lawrence Wine Estates is thrilled to announce that CEO Carlton McCoy, Jr. has been named Social Visionary of the Year as […]

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Harvest Press Conference will cover the 2023 growing season, timely topics related to Napa Valley agriculture, and much more. This year’s event will be moderated by Mary Maher, Napa Valley Grapegrowers President of the Board, and our lineup of panelists includes Macy Stubstad, Director of Vineyard Operations for Lawrence Wine Estates, Daniela Bazán of Bazán Vineyard Management and Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation Education Committee member, and Justin Leigon, partner at Piña Vineyard Management and Napa Valley Grapegrowers Director. Registration for the 2023 Harvest Press Conference is complimentary.  Register here.

Afternoon Brief, July 11th

PD/GWSS Winegrape Assessment Set at $1.25 for 2023 Harvest: To continue funding crucial research combating winegrape pests and diseases, the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board kept the PD/GWSS Winegrape Assessment rate at $1.25 per $1,000 value for the 2023 harvest...

Afternoon Brief, June 22nd

Afternoon Brief: The Cost of Insuring Against Wine Disasters: As disasters and losses become more common, wineries are paying more to protect themselves—driving up the cost of wine...