Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors (March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir from Papapietro Perry (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States. Judging took place February 18-19, 2026. Competition this year was stellar, says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production: “Year after year, our judges continue to be impressed with the depth in each category. The quality of product was fantastic!” Wh

Afternoon Brief: New Study Shows Pierce’s Disease Investment Saves Winegrape Growers $56 Million Annually

According to a study released today, the California Department of Food and Agricultures Pierces disease (PD) and glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) prevention, control and research efforts save California winegrape growers $56 million annually by reducing losses from the fatal grapevine disease...

Each Family Has Continuously Farmed Land for More than 100 Years The image of vibrant farms and rugged ranches set among Sonoma County’s beautiful landscapes has long been sought after by tourists, painters and photographers. The sheer beauty has always stood out, but, given that the area’s first vineyards date back to 1812, it is the region’s agrarian roots and family legacy that makes Sonoma County unique. Today, twenty-two local families, all winegrape growers, were recognized as the original members of the “Century Club” in honor of their continuously farming their family’s original land for more than one hundred years. Sonoma County Winegrowers created the Century Club to mark the unique legacies of farm families in the region and it will recognize new families with the honor as they hit the one-hundred-year mark in the years ahead. Each of these farms – and the families behind them – have endured the ups and downs of the cyclical

At the TLMI event, members Thomas Barrett, Michelle Zeller, Bruce Hanson, and Charlie MacLean accepted the L9 World Label Award in "Digital Printing" for the #RanchoLaGloria Jalapeño Lime Infused Tequila label. This label stands out as one of the world's top five thanks to its unique double-sided print showcasing the tequila's color and its detailed design featuring a glossy look, gold details, and embossing, highlighting the green color and ingredients. Check out more winners and details 🌟https://lnkd.in/gFicRqP2 

OAK FARM VINEYARDS AND STEELBOUND DISTILLERY TAKE TOP HONORS IN 2024 LOS ANGELES INVITATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE  MARCH 6, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the third annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A Barbera from Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., and a Bourbon from Steelbound Brewery & Distillery in Ellicotville, N.Y., topped their fields to be named Best of the Best.  The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States.  Judging took place February 26-28, 2024. Says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine & Spirits Competitions Management & Production, “The competition grew again this year to attract close to 1,100 entries, and our

4th Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival (“Passion 4 Pinot”) to be Held February 2-3, 2024

Successful Wine Festival Expands with New Events & Wineries [November 16th – Palm Springs, CA] Fresh Eddie Productions is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir […]

Our in-house training courses are led by Bob Sygiel, Jacob Ferriera and John Madruga who all have 20+ years of industry experience. This is a one-day lecture packed with basic training for hydronic designers and installers. RFMCO’s training courses are written for real world, real job situations. OVERVIEW This one-day class is designed for maintenance and operator personnel responsible for operating, repairing and troubleshooting centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals. Topics include basic pump types, hydraulics, operation tips, proper installation/startup, operating procedures and routine maintenance. Field examples with photos and videos are used with actual pumps and seals to enhance comprehension. TOPICS DISCUSSED PUMPING SYSTEM HYDRAULICS  • Pumping System • Capacity (Flow Rate) • Total Dynamic Head • Static Head • Dynamic Head • Suction Head • Suction Lift • NPSHA • System Curves • Centrifugal Pump Curves • Brak

“Vega Vineyard and Farm” to Open September 2022 on Original Site of Historic Santa Barbara County Winery and Ranch, “Rancho La Vega”

The Santa Ynez Valley’s Loizides Family to Launch Phased Hospitality Venture on Historic Ranch Dating to 1853, Most Recently Home to Mosby Winery & Vineyards August 30, 2022 – Buellton, CA – Hospitality […]

Tabitha Ladendorf Joins Demptos Napa Cooperage

August 8th – Demptos Napa Cooperage welcomes Tabitha Ladendorf as Barrel Sales Representative for the Central Coast.  Tabitha joins Demptos with Enology experience from Rancho Capistrano Winery and Kelsey See […]