NAPA, Calif., (Nov. 26, 2025) – VA Filtration Services’ Scientific Approach, Innovative Solutions from Napa Valley At VA Filtration Services, our mission is to empower winemakers to produce wines of the highest sensory quality. One of the challenges in modern winemaking is managing undesirable levels of pyrazines, particularly methoxypyrazines, which can impart green, herbaceous aromas that mask fruit character and complexity. Winemakers are left with two options: cover up the pyrazine (and potentially other attributes) or remove it through advances in pyrazine remediation practices. The Problem: Pyrazines in Wine Methoxypyrazines are naturally occurring compounds in certain grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. While subtle concentrations can add a sought-after freshness, excessive amounts lead to pronounced bell pepper and grassy notes, often perceived as faults—especially in premium reds. Often pyrazines present in wine due to enviro

Second-Year Sponsorship Highlights American Wine Industry’s Economic Impact and Community Building Mission  WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8th in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event, demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment to fostering bipartisan support for America’s burgeoning wine industry.  The reception will showcase wines from across many states, celebrating the breadth, diversity and quality of American wine production from coast to coast. This comprehensive representation underscores the truly national scope of the American wine industry, which now includes 10,637 wine producers operating in every state. Economic Powerhouse Supporting American Communities WineAmerica&r

A case study on using irrigation automation to conserve water, cut energy use, and elevate vineyard performance.  CHANDON has consistently demonstrated innovation in environmental practices, resource efficiency, and community engagement, setting a new benchmark for sustainable viticulture. The California Green Medal Awards were established in 2014 to recognize vineyards and wineries that lead the industry in the areas of environment, economic development and social equity.  As we all work towards a more sustainable future of agriculture, this recognition highlights the effort of vintners and winegrape growers striving to protect the environment and enrich the community. CHANDON’s 2025 California Green Medal Environment Award CHANDON’s Carneros vineyards are irrigated using a combination of surface water and reclaimed water sourced from the City of Sonoma, while the Yountville site relies primarily on recycled water from the winery’s own wastewater tr

Study after study has proved that consumers prefer glass over other packaging materials for several reasons: Because it is aesthetically pleasing, is virtually inert and doesn’t interact with the food or beverage it holds, and because it is recyclable. Global Package has a long tradition of promoting glass in the wine and spirits industries for these very reasons. Our latest collection of Wild Glass, produced by Estal Packaging, is 100% sustainable “real cycled” and boasts a production process that is both efficient and ecologically sustainable. It utilizes only post-consumer recycled glass collected from municipalities and its production method uses lower fuel consumption, resulting in a reduction of CO2 as well as less extraction of virgin material. Importantly, glass addresses the sustainability issue that today’s consumers are demanding. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News: “Glass can be recycled endlessly by crushing, blending

The fog along the California coast is alive — it flows from the Pacific Ocean up through passes in the protective coastal ranges and into the valleys like a tide. It rises into the hills and breathes before slowly receding to the valley floors and retreating through the mountains, across the sands and into the ocean waters. Toward the north, these fogs nurture the redwoods, and all along the coast, they provide relief from hot daytime temperatures for many wine country vineyards. The Niner Estate vineyards are near Paso Robles, about 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. They are protected from the cold maritime winds by the Santa Lucia mountain range that parallels the coastline. One of the valleys the fog creeps through is the nearby Templeton Gap. For over a decade, Niner Wine Estates’ winemaker Patrick Muran has been crafting the Fog Catcher Bordeaux blend that he says is “named after the cool banks of fog we often see drifting over our vineyards on early mornings in

Background PEJU Winery, a renowned Napa Valley leader on Highway 29, sought to enhance its user experience, increase revenue, update the brand, and enhance its wine club and e-commerce services. However, PEJU needed to retain its legacy accounting system, AMS.  Angelsmith’s vision was to provide a highly personalized, white-glove experience for visitors through an advanced and streamlined tech stack integration. Angelsmith, a leading eCommerce and MarTech web agency, designed and built the front end of the project. This quick case study explores this web development's challenges, solutions, and outcomes. “We went beyond the standard Commerce7’s already excellent personalization features to create a next-level individualized experience for PEJU’s website visitors,” said Eric Oliver, Angelsmith's president. He continues, “After experiencing the winery’s hospitality, we knew we wanted to create an online experience that matched its le

ALL ABOUT ACQUISITION & DATA With summer here we've wrapped up the winter/spring conferences. This year we’ve noticed two trends. First, every conference seems to have at least one session on the importance of understanding your customer. If there is anything we’ve learned since COVID is that customers are precious and treating them with deliberate consideration with the goal of fostering a genuine connection with your audience not only helps you with the immediate sale at hand but saves you time and money on future sales. Then how do you explain the second noticeable theme this year which is the continual chorus of wineries looking to acquire customers? How are these two seemingly unrelated threads tied together? The answer lies in the insight that to find the right consumers externally, you need to be aware of who your best customers are internally. Here are five key tips and best practices to help you create and foster a genuine connection with your audience to e

We've made it through the gauntlet of annual conferences that dot the calendar from January – May each year. This year we’ve noticed two trends. First, every conference seems to have at least one session on the importance of understanding your customer. If there is anything we’ve learned since COVID is that customers are precious and treating them with deliberate consideration with the goal of fostering a genuine connection with your audience not only helps you with the immediate sale at hand but saves you time and money on future sales. ALL ABOUT ACQUISITION & DATA Then how do you explain the second noticeable theme this year which is the continual chorus of wineries looking to acquire customers? How are these two seemingly unrelated threads tied together? The answer lies in the insight that to find the right consumers externally, you need to be aware of who your best customers are internally. Here are five key tips and best practices to help you create and

Wine Market Council to Launch New Study on Wine Club/DTC Success Factors

March 26, 2024 – Napa Valley, California — Do you know which features or perks keep your wine club members loyal and engaged? Are your direct to consumer (DTC) strategies […]