Tour Condor’s Hope Vineyard in the Cuyama Valley and see how a dry-farmed vineyard can succeed in an arid landscape. Steve Gliessman will share insights on vineyard design, rootstock selection, and establishment practices that help set vines up for long-term resilience. Learn how soil cultivation techniques can maximize storage of limited rainfall, along with other farming practices tailored to this unique site. Transportation is provided. Please select the carpool transportation option when registering if you plan to ride with the group. Itinerary: 8:00-9:00 am - Pick up at Santa Maria Speedway 9:00-11:00 am - Tour at Condor's Hope Vineyard 11:00 am-12:00 pm - Drop off at Santa Maria Speedway REGISTER   Pick up location for carpool transportation: Santa Maria Speedway, 1900 Hutton Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444     This meeting is funded by the Department of Water Resources and is a collaboration between CSWA and CAFF.  &nbs

Explore the Science, Strategy, and Sensory Experience of Winemaking at WIN Expo Three forward-thinking sessions. One essential destination for winemakers. Today’s winemakers are navigating a new era of production - where innovation, precision, and consumer-driven values are shaping the future of the cellar. At this year’s WIN Expo, the Winemaking Conference Sessions, sponsored by Enartis, explore next-generation techniques and tools through a dynamic mix of expert insights, real-world case studies, and guided tastings. From alternative fining agents and sulfite-free protocols to thiol management and aromatic expression, each session is designed to equip you with practical knowledge to meet evolving challenges and craft wines with purpose and precision. Clarifying the Future of Fining: Comparing Plant-Based and Traditional Fining Agents in Winemaking With growing pressure to produce wines that are both sustainable and allergen-conscious, the use of plant-based fining agent

Winery Sales & Marketing Strategies That Resonate Across Generations The wine consumer landscape is shifting at a rapid pace. Younger generations are redefining how wine fits into their lives—seeing it less as a tradition and more as an extension of identity, experience, and occasion. For wineries, the challenge is balancing authenticity and heritage while adapting to new expectations, platforms, and buying behaviors. Success now depends on crafting brand stories that resonate across diverse audiences and evolving channels, without losing the timeless qualities that make wine unique. At this year’s WIN Expo, the Sales & Marketing conference sessions are designed to tackle these exact challenges. From building brands that withstand generational shifts, to connecting with modern consumers through influence and storytelling, to revitalizing programs that engage younger audiences while retaining loyal customers, these conversations will equip attendees with the tools

The Power of Data: Transforming Winery Strategies for Growth

Make better decisions with a 360° view of the wine industry and your customers By Laurie Wachter   “2023 was really a difficult year for wine, and 2024 will be […]

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Our latest webinar, “Efficient Wine Ageing Tips and Tools”, focused on essential steps to protect and preserve your wines during the ageing process, is live on our YouTube channel! Please feel free to watch at your convenience and reach out to our Enology Director, Eglantine Chauffour, at eglantine.chauffour@buchervaslin.com with any questions.   EFFICIENT TOOLS FOR WINE AGEING RECORDING    ESSENTIALS FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL  We are offering a 10% discount on all KILLBRETT by using the code: KILLBRETT10 at checkout. Sale Valid until January 31st

At Flextank we believe Oxygen is arguably the most important ingredient in winemaking... and we treat it that way. (We went so far as to add a hidden 'O2' in our Flextank logo! Can you spot it?) The relationship between oxygen and any truly outstanding wine is a well-choregraphed dance. On one hand, wine needs oxygen to reach its full potential. On the other hand, too much oxygen and wine can quickly deteriorate. So what is Oxygen Transfer/Transmission Rate (OTR) and is it manageable?  Simplistically, OTR is the rate at which oxygen diffuses through the vessel into the beverage. It is manageable based upon the vessel you choose. Using Flextanks with French or American Oak FlexStaves, winemakers can achieve an almost indistinguishable élevage to that provided by traditional barrel aging... at a much lower cost! Almost every Flextank comes in your choice of Maturation Weight (2-year barrel) or Heavyweight (neutral barrel) and are superior to stainless steel, concre

Winemakers know one of the critical steps in wine preparation for bottling is the maturation process, which is the period after fermentation. During maturation, wines will develop elegance and complexity through controlled oxidative transformation. Traditionally, most wines have undergone maturation in oak barrels. The combination of oak and measured amounts of oxygen typically results in improvements of sensory characteristics like color stability, aromatic complexity, tannin texture, mid-palate weight and length.  Boisé has offered an alternative modern winemaking approach with their oak products giving winemakers precision tools to create specific wine profiles, guaranteeing efficient and optimum aging in the cellar.  Learn more about Boisé’s Oak Alternatives   When a shorter maturation time is preferred (2-4 months), Boisé offers a diverse selection of oak alternatives in the Origine Oak Chips range that are appropriate for any w

Atlas Copco’s employee-led Water for All program is supporting the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where millions of people are on the move and the need for water, sanitation, and hygiene is pressing. Atlas Copco North America’s initial donation is $50,000, with a goal to double this contribution over the coming months. The Atlas Copco Group has a global network of Water for All organizations who are all teaming up and working to make donations that support Ukraine through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). This support is in addition to the Group donation of 1 million SEK to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees. The donation goes to UNHCR’s efforts to assist those seeking protection from the war in Ukraine. In addition, as part of World Water Day, Atlas Copco will support a clean water project in the country of Peru. Celebrated annually on March 22, the