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Amorim Cork America Becomes Only American Producer of Natural Cork Spirits Closures by Launching the Pacific Collection
The Pacific Collection, their newest line of customizable bartops, are the only natural cork spirits closures assembled and finished in the United States. Amorim Cork America has proudly become the only producer to assemble and finish natural cork spirits closures in the U.S., with bartop options now produced at their Napa, Calif. facility. This milestone reflects Amorim’s global leadership in cork manufacturing, while underscoring a long-term commitment to the North American market. By establishing domestic finishing operations, Amorim strengthens its supply chain resilience, shortens lead times, and provides spirits producers with a trusted U.S.-based partner for premium closures. In addition to millions of natural cork wine closures finished daily at the Napa facility, Amorim Cork America will now add thousands of natural and microgranulated cork spirits closures to their overall count. The Napa facility leverages Amorim’s proven global expertise and world-class technology to
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Sunridge Nurseries Introduces New Horticulture Internship Program
Meet Pedro Trigueros! Sunridge Nurseries' very first intern.  This year, Sunridge launched an exciting opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a commercial nursery environment through our summer Horticulture Internship program. This initiative was designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of all stages of plant growth, emphasizing essential aspects such as nutrient management, lighting, and pest control, all vital for cultivating thriving plants. Under the expert mentorship of Horticulturist and Agronomist, Linsi Luckett, the program offered Pedro the chance to engage in a variety of responsibilities and enrich his learning experience by mastering irrigation techniques, assisting with plant applications, monitoring plant growth, and engaging in essential testing procedures, just to name a few. “Pedro has been an exceptional asset and is rapidly becoming an integral member of our Horticulture and Agronomy team,” stated Lins
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Savor a Wine & Food Weekend in Wine Country
Spending a weekend sipping superb wines while savoring the perfect food pairing sounds like heaven. Add in breathtaking scenery and the relaxing ambiance of Sonoma County’s Wine Country, and now you have paradise perfected! This magical wine and food weekend becomes reality on November 1st and 2nd as the Wine Road hosts the 27th annual Wine & Food Affair. A Sneak Peek at the Food Pairings With 50 wineries to select from, there are too many food pairings to list, so here are just a few highlights. If you love Italian-based comfort food, check out: Mushroom and Winter Squash Risotto at Pedroncelli Winery Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce at Pech Merle Winery Tatiana’s Famous Lasagna at Colagrossi Wines If you’d rather pair Mexican, French or Cajun with delicious wines, here are some options: Roger’s Colorado Pork Green Chili at J. Cage Cellars Creamy Mushroom Chicken Facon Grand Mère at GC Lurton Vineyards Alison’s Jambalaya at Mat
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We're honored to see Amorim Cork America featured in Forbes! During contributor Dr. Liz Thach, MW's visit to our North American facility, we were proud to share the versatility and sustainability of natural cork—and remain committed to championing one of nature's most innovative and renewable resources.

Corks have sealed wine for centuries, but their uses go far beyond bottles. In this conversation, Amorim Cork America CEO Pedro Fernandes and PJ Awe highlight the versatility of this natural product.

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How to Strengthen DTC Sales & Simplify Inventory

Event Type: Webinar

Date: 8/19/2025

How to Strengthen DTC Sales & Simplify Inventory
Inventory should empower your winery’s growth—not hold it back. But for many wine businesses, managing case goods across multiple locations, bonds, and sales channels is a constant challenge. Join InnoVint and Commerce7 for a practical, peer-led conversation on with winery leaders who’ve successfully simplified inventory tracking, improved team collaboration, and made more strategic DTC sales decisions by connecting their inventory and commerce systems. Featured panelists include: Larry Harris, Owner at Bayernmoor Cellars (WA) Cathy Pedroncelli, VP of Finance at Pedroncelli Winery (CA) Melissa Aellen, Director of Winery Operations at Linganore Winecellars (MD) Jeff Carroll, VP of Partnerships at Commerce7 Kevin Williams, Customer Growth Director at InnoVint Who Should Attend: Winery Owners & General Managers Production & Operations Leaders Finance & Compliance Professionals DTC, Tasting Room, and Club Managers Register Here Can't make it
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Today's wine business news for wine industry professionals...

To identify and promote what vintners and growers were doing, Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers got together in 2002 to create a workbook to enable growers and vintners to assess their current sustainability practices and how to improve on them...

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Wine Road Elects Six New Board Members, Including New President
Wine Road Elects Six New Board Members, Including New President Infusion of leadership marks one of the largest board transitions in recent years Healdsburg, CA, May 30, 2025 — Wine Road, the premier association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, is pleased to announce the election of six new members to its Board of Directors—one of the largest board transitions in the organization’s recent history. Typically electing just two new members per term, this year’s changes reflect a unique and exciting chapter for Wine Road, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to its mission of promoting Northern Sonoma County as a world-class wine destination. The newly elected board members are: Julie Pedroncelli St. John, President, Pedroncelli Winery As a third-generation member of one of Sonoma County’s iconic Italian winemaking families, Julie brings decades of experience and deep roots in Dry Creek Valley. Pedroncellis have farmed the region s
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Jose Pedro Machado, R&D+I Manager at MA Silva talks about their research collaboration with Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal, what their objectives are and the preliminary lessons that winemakers can consider when choosing a closure for their wines.
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Wine Industry Advisor is proud to include Julie Pedroncelli St. John, President of Pedroncelli Winery, in its list of Most Inspiring People 2025.
By Laurie Wachter Viticultural regions elevate signature varietals to serve as their ambassadors to the wine world. In Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley AVA, Zinfindel is the hallmark wine that [...]
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