Alexander Valley, CA — April 2026 — This April, Alexander Valley Winegrowers invite wine lovers—both new and experienced—to slow down, sip freely, and reconnect with the heart of wine country during TASTE Alexander Valley: Back to Our Roots, a month-long celebration of wine, hospitality, and genuine connection.  Running throughout the entire month of April, TASTE Alexander Valley offers a rare opportunity to experience the region without the usual barriers of tasting fees. Participating wineries will provide complimentary tastings, welcoming guests to explore at their own pace while engaging directly with the growers, winemakers, and owners who define Alexander Valley.  “TASTE Alexander Valley is about removing the barriers that often keep people from exploring wine,” said Jessie Vallery, Executive Director of Alexander Valley Winegrowers. “Whether you’re just starting to learn about wine, or you love tasting but are tired

Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir Takes Top Honors November 17, 2023 — Winners have been announced in the 2023 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging, Lula Cellars 2020 Rescue Block Pinot Noir took the top prize. It was also awarded Best Red Wine and Best of Anderson Valley AVA (Mendocino County, Calif.). Coming in at 98 points, judges praised the wine as “rich, ripe” and for its “Bing cherry,” and “hint of orange peel.”  Lula Cellars is a boutique winery located in California’s Anderson Valley. Its focus is on world-class Pinot Noirs both from its estate and across Anderson Valley, as well as other single-vineyard offerings from the greater Mendocino County. When preparing to plant their own vines, Lula owners discovered some-1,000 old vines “literally lying down, as if waiting to be rescued.” Lots of TLC later, these mystery Pinot Noir grapes have thrived. There’s no in

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InnoVint, one of the most cutting-edge software development companies for the wine industry today, has announced the release of a groundbreaking new mobile application that could change the face of winemaking operations from now into the foreseeable future. Dubbed as InnoVint's new Mobile Experience, this revolutionary software is among the first of its kind to operate without an internet connection.  This allows winemakers to access its full functionality from any location, no matter how remote. “As grapegrowers and winemakers, you need access to your production information from anywhere, which often means distant vineyards and deep winery caves and cellars,” explains Ashley DuBois Leonard, InnoVint Founder, and CEO. “To support your workflow, you have to be able to operate offline sometimes, but still enter and retrieve data. This new experience is optimized for all these situations and easy to navigate.” DuBois Leonard points out that the Mobile Exp