Activations Will Bring Sonoma County Wines to One of California’s Fastest Growing Regions Building on its growing success in bringing world-class Sonoma County wines to new and divergent audiences, Sonoma County Winegrowers has announced it has agreed to become the official sponsor for Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds.  “This is an exciting new opportunity to showcase and share our Sonoma County wines in a vibrant community with people who clearly love the arena and the team,” said Karissa Kruse, president and chief executive officer of the Sonoma County Winegrowers. She added, “Our focus is to reach new audiences in different settings to create memorable experiences and with this new partnership we will accomplish that in a big way in the Coachella Valley.” Acrisure Arena is a world-class entertainment venue strategically located in the Coachella Valley in Southern California within 90 miles of more than 8.5 million residents. Since

Napa, CA, Feb. 19, 2024 – Lumo, a smart irrigation company that supports growers and tackles water challenges head-on using the most advanced water technology available, is proud to announce its exclusive retail partnership with Central Valley, a leading supplier of vineyard equipment and materials in Northern California. Lumo is the only irrigation automation solution sold by Central Valley, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable viticulture practices and enhancing water management in the region. Central Valley, a trusted name in the industry with a rich history of serving pro builders and vineyard operators, has recognized the transformative potential of Lumo’s state-of-the-art irrigation technology. By selling Lumo’s innovative solution, Central Valley aims to help its customers elevate their vineyard management practices, streamline irrigation processes, and provide them with valuable insights to optimize resource utilization. “We’re

Nearly 3,000 attendees from dozens of the wine-producing countries of the world tuned in on January 18th to hear from Rob McMillan, EVP & Wine Division Founder, Crimson Wine Group CEO Jennifer Locke, industry innovator Paul Mabray, and Enolytics SVP of Professional Services Ed Thralls as they discussed the trends and findings identified in SVB’s 23rd annual State of the US Wine Report.  Watch the Replay: State of the US Wine Industry - 2024 Virtual Event (youtube.com)  Read the Report Here: State of the US Wine Industry Report 2024 | Silicon Valley Bank (svb.com)  Recognizing the Need for Change  The key findings indicate that the alcohol beverage market across the board is in a period of change, driven by evolving consumer dynamics, including the aging of older wine-focused boomers, who are being replaced by a new set of primary consumers who drink across categories, drink less wine, and consume less alcohol.   “With the current messaging

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today released its 2024 State of the US Wine Industry Report. Widely regarded as the leading source for market trends in the premium wine sector, the annual report provides an assessment of the industry, analysis of current market conditions and forecasts for the year ahead. The report is based on proprietary research and survey data collected from more than 500 wineries across the US. "Now more than ever, changing market dynamics favor wineries that adapt to a changing demand environment," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division founder and author of the report. "Solutions to changing demand should include collaboration across the industry, but absent that, finding increased efficiencies in marketing and sales will become critical for success. Future demand improvement will rely on the industry's ability to attract new and younger consumers, take market share from oth

Please join us on Thursday, January 18 for a live, virtual event to review findings and predictions from our 2024 State of the US Wine Industry Report.  Don’t miss an opportunity to discuss the emerging trends impacting the wine industry. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss their observations on the current business climate, offer their take on the evolution of the wine market and share insights on what is needed for continued success in the years to come.  We plan on covering the following topics:  The continued growth of advanced analytics in our industry  The positive outlook for premium wine sales  A silver lining to the declines in tasting room visitations  Tactics to overcome an increasingly crowded marketplace  The root causes of the ongoing decline in total wine sales  Our panel will include the following industry thought leaders: Rob McMillan, EVP & Founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division  Jen Locke, CEO, Crimson

NAPA, CA – August 16, 2022 – WineGlass Marketing announced today that it had been honored as one of the Best in the Food & Drink Website or Mobile Site category in the 26th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media and PR; Apps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and Virtual & Remote. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 14,300 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide in the 2022 competition. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) presents the Webby Awards. “Honorees like WineGlass Marketing are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among

RNDC Appoints Troy Mollohan to SVP, Supplier Business Development Wine

Grand Prairie, Texas, August 4, 2022 — Republic National Distributing Company, the national distributor and broker of premium wine and spirits, today announced that Troy Mollohan has been promoted to […]