Conceptualized in 2016 and fully launched in 2019, the 220L Wineglobe is found in many important sparkling, white and red cellars around the world. Created by Bordeaux based Famille Paetzold, in 2025 Wineglobe released the newest edition to their lineup: The 400L Wine Globe. Through client feedback and market testing, the goal of the 400L was to: Create an actual sphere that is more natural in shape and entirely made of borosilicate glass Decrease the price per L: 220L / 4,950 EURO vs. 400L / 5,950 EURO -  Easier handling via it's forklift friendly stand Easier cleaning via valve opening or 90 degree elbow Produced locally on site in Cadaujac Bordeaux, France Production The 400L Wineglobe is produced via a patented process involving two separate half spheres which are then fused together to make a complete sphere. The production is internalized at Famille Paetzold and is overlooked by the youngest of the Paetzold's; Paul. At the origin of the Wineglobe is gla

The conversations I have about quality tend to focus on red wine. This is especially true in California, where Napa Cabs have historically garnered high prices, followed up by Coastal Pinot noirs and red Rhones. Honestly, in most places I’ve been where the climate allows for ripening red grapes, the reds are the main event with the whites being more of a warm-up act or even an afterthought. As a result, we know a lot about how to grow red grapes for quality – and less about how to grow whites. Consumer tastes are shifting though, and the big reds of yore are taking a back seat. Drinkers want lower alcohol wines with a lighter style and wineries are taking fewer risks with wine they can turn around in under a year. As a result, white varieties are in hot demand. If you’re a grower who can’t sell your grapes, you may very well be considering grafting some of your reds over to white.  So how do you grow a good white? In many ways whites are harder than their r

House of Gilliard The tradition of the House of Gilliard in Switzerland goes back to the 19th Century, with the today famous Dôle des Monts wine. The winery handles the whole wine making process in-house, from growing the grapes to bottling. Achieving wine of the highest quality requires a command of the whole production process. Gilliard’s wine masters rely on Atlas Copco to help them with this task. The House of Gilliard has equipped its production site with two Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressors and a nitrogen generator. Thanks to this installation, the wine house has on-site nitrogen and does no longer need to purchase nitrogen in cylinders. The advantages are obvious: the Gilliard house saves time, money and energy thanks to its on-site nitrogen. Nitrogen, the hidden ingredient Cultivating grapes, harvesting and wine making: the delicate process of producing wine always ends in bottling, which requires compressed air and nitrogen. The compressed air powers vario

Afternoon Brief: What a Century-Old Grapevine Reveals About a Disease That Plagues Wine Country

In a new study, researchers identified a 120-year old grapevine cutting in the UC Davis Center for Plant Diversity that still contained traces of X. fastidiosa DNA from the early 1900s...

Is your AVA Association, Winery Association, or group of winery partners looking for an affordable way to refer customers to one another? HipMaps offers a solution that engages visitors of all generations: a custom, personalized map of your group’s members that can both be printed and used in the HipMaps interactive app. In the HipMaps app, guests see their real time location right on your map, read your curated comments about each winery on your map (“Specializing in Rhone varietals, they have a lovely view from their tasting room”), link directly to websites, and get directions. Millennials, and younger generations in general, prefer digital solutions over paper. On the other hand, older generations often still appreciate paper brochures, maps and other materials. HipMaps makes all the generations happy by offering custom maps that are accessible both on our user-friendly HipMaps app and in print. A HipMap is the perfect tool for promoting awareness of the wineries

Folded Hills Winery Welcomes Back Renowned Winemaker Angela Osborne to Continue Legacy of Terroir-Driven, Organic Rhône-Style Wines

The pioneering estate winery sets the standard for winemaking excellence in Santa Ynez Valley under new female leadership. Santa Ynez Valley, CA, August

At Peregrine Mobile Bottling, we are committed to delivering services that ensure the highest quality wine in every bottle. By effectively combining our gas management services with our bottling process, we have successfully elevated wine quality to new heights. Click HERE to learn more about OUR SERVICES. WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY Please find below two testimonials from our satisfied customers who have experienced the benefits of Peregrine's Services firsthand: Susan Tipton“We've had the pleasure of working with Peregrine Mobile Bottling for the last five vintages, and it's been a fantastic experience. At Acquiesce, we focus on white Rhone-style wines, all estate-grown. Since we opened the winery in 2012, we have been using different grapes to craft fun, aromatic white wines. Working with Peregrine has truly elevated our wines to new heights. In 2022 we achieved significant success at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, receiving four Best of Class awards for

Rhone Rangers to Honor Steve Edmunds with Lifetime Achievement Award

June Wine Dinner Planned in Sonoma  April 19th – Paso Robles, CA – The national Rhone Rangers will present its eighth Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday June 28, 2024, to […]