The supply chain behind a bottle of wine is more intricate than most consumers realize. Between harvest and delivery, wineries juggle transportation, storage, labeling, compliance, and customer fulfillment—each step carrying its own risk to quality, timing, and brand perception. For many, these processes are spread across multiple vendors, systems, and touchpoints, making consistency hard to maintain and visibility even harder to find. Yandell Companies takes a different approach. As a fully integrated logistics provider with deep roots in the wine industry, Yandell brings transportation, warehousing, value-added services, and DTC fulfillment together in one connected system—built to match the pace and complexity of modern winemaking. From Raw Materials to Your Customer’s Doorstep Unlike most third-party logistics providers (3PLs), Yandell owns and operates the full infrastructure. That means: A dedicated fleet of dry vans, tankers, and specialty trailers for tra

For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with wineries of all sizes to provide expert winemaking services tailored to real-world harvest needs. From precision alcohol adjustment and dealcoholization services to fermentation troubleshooting, BevZero is here to take complexity out of the crush season and help you produce your best wine, every time. We don’t just support winemakers, we work alongside them. Our global team of winemakers, food scientists, and beverage technologists are embedded in the industry, bringing first-hand experience and scientific expertise to every solution. Why BevZero? A Partner Rooted in Innovation Founded in 1991, BevZero pioneered vacuum distillation for alcohol reduction in wine, a process that quickly became a standard in the industry. But our commitment to innovation didn’t stop there. Today, BevZero operates globally, offering advanced winemaking support from our facilities in the U.S., Spain, and South Africa. Our services are designed to sol

In a down market like the one the wine industry faces today, wineries are taking different paths to adapt. Some pull back, reducing production or pulling vineyards. Others seek to acquire struggling wineries, consolidating to broaden their portfolio and leverage their production facilities. Another route is to premiumize their brands to rise above the fray and appeal to confirmed oenophiles with white glove winemaking and customer service. The other turn along the price path is to downgrade to a more affordable price to attract shoppers who are increasingly price-conscious in this economy. These are only a few of a bewildering array of choices for wineries, and the decision tree will take each winery owner or winemaker to a unique solution. Chris HollingsworthChris Hollingsworth, General Manager at Punchdown Cellars in Santa Rosa, outlines three reasons a winery might choose a custom crush facility like the one he runs. “An established brand might want to change facilities to tak

One impact of global warming is warmer growing seasons and heat waves that result in slightly higher alcohol content and more ripe, concentrated flavors. Growers often leave red grapes on the vine longer to build deeper color, richer tannins, and more intense, complex flavors. The downside of this solution is that it can shift the wine profile toward prune or jammy characteristics while losing the fresh fruit notes. The loss of these aromatic notes may make the wine less appealing to consumers, as there is a rising preference for freshness, illustrated by the growing trend toward drinking white wines.  That freshness factor can be attributed to thiols, which play a significant role in the aromatic intensity of red wines. Recent studies, including research conducted by the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) in 2019, have shown that red wines, like whites and rosés, contain thiols. These compounds, particularly 3MH (mercaptoethanol), bring freshness and notes

Did you know that Wine Road is now doing seminars? We have found that visitors appreciate the opportunity to attend smaller, more intimate tasting experiences, featuring two to four different wineries. In these smaller setting, guests get to know the people behind the wines. They learn a little winery history and have the opportunity to sample wines from different wineries, side-by-side.  When planning, we also leave plenty of time for "audience participation" with Q & A. These seminars are open to the general public, but are offered at a 50% discount to our Wine Road Insider members. Details on Insider Membership HERE To keep that small, personalized vibe, each seminar/tasting is limited to 20-30 people, depending on the location. We have scheduled them early in the day, so you can start with the seminar, then head out for an afternoon of wine tasting. Our 2023 Seminar Series Schedule Sparkling Discoveries ~ May 13, 2023  9:30-11:00am Location: Amista Vineyar

BevZero and Summerland Form Strategic Partnership to Offer White Label Non-Alcoholic Wines Leading wine category experts join forces to offer a turnkey solution for companies wanting to quickly enter the booming non-alcoholic wine segment. SANTA ROSA, Calif., November 15, 2022: Beverage industry leaders BevZero and Summerland Wine Brands announced a strategic partnership to bring non-alcoholic wines to market. BevZero’s expertise in NA wine development and dealcoholization technology in collaboration with Summerland’s winemaker craftsmanship, custom label design and production capabilities, and extensive industry relationships combine to produce high-quality private label NA wines to fulfill the growing demand in the market. The global non-alcoholic wine segment has been experiencing significant growth of over 20% YOY primarily driven by increased interest in health and wellness products that support mindful, consumption-conscious lifestyles while affording guilt-free indul

Wine Industry Network is proud to partner with VINIDEA to launch the ENOFORUM USA event in Santa Rosa, CA, on May 11th. "ENOFORUM is the only opportunity where the three pillars of innovation come together," says Gianni Trioli, VINIDEA's founder and president, "the researchers, the suppliers who fund much of this research and develop the technology, and the pioneering winemakers who implement the new technologies in their daily work and often adapt them for greater efficiency. When these three groups work together, we have innovation that is not just research published in a paper, but practical solutions ready to be applied at the winery." Winemakers and viticulturists recognize the benefits of collaboration with their vendors, often going to them with a problem or an idea that the supplier then develops into a product. It's not unusual for them to work together to test the innovation during its development. The same is true for researchers, who often rely

Come Network with Friends & Colleagues, Attend Educational Sessions, Enjoy Trial Tastings, and Check out the Industry’s BEST Suppliers and Service Professionals! The 9th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), is scheduled to take place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA, this Thursday from 9am to 4pm and will feature a robust educational conference designed to address current challenges that the industry is facing. In addition to the comprehensive workshops, WIN Expo - the Buying Show - will provide winery and vineyard professionals access to nearly 300 of the industry’s best suppliers and service professionals showcasing their most current, innovative new products and services. 2021 Educational Session Topics: The Sweet Smell of Success: A Breakthrough in Aroma Retention in Winemaking Managing the Impact of Climate Change; The Evolution of Vineyard & Winemaking Practices Exploring the Impact of Omnichannel Market

The Winemaking & Production track, sponsored by Crafted ERP, will feature interactive sessions that will focus on Aroma Retention, Clean-Crafted Tools for White & Rosé, Accentuated Cut Edge Technology, and fSO2 Variance in Barrels. The Sweet Smell of Success: A Breakthrough in Aroma Retention in Winemaking *Includes Trial Tasting* The presence, or absence, of aromas can make the difference between a good wine and an exceptional one. However, once certain aromas escape the fermenting tank, they are gone forever. How can winemakers prevent aroma-loss? Are there ways to retain aroma without tampering with the fermentation process? Join this panel of winemakers who have experienced success in aroma retention. Learn their processes, what lab analyses conclude and...  Read more about Winemaking & Production Track: Session 1 Cool Tools for 'Clean-Crafted' White and Rosé Winemaking *Includes Trial Tasting* Consumers are demanding more clean-crafted

A constantly evolving and competitive business, the wine industry is one of the largest sectors of the North Coast economy. Modern winemakers and wine professionals can develop their skills through continued education, networking, and professional development to stay relevant in a business that poses innumerable challenges, from changing consumer opinions to climate change to an evolving digital landscape.  The 9th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) will once again be bringing wine industry professionals from Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties together for a day of education and collaboration at the second largest wine industry trade show in the country. Attendees will benefit from networking with other wine professionals and learning from experts who will share their specialized knowledge of the industry. Whether you’re a winemaker, a winery and vineyard owner, or a wine marketer, the success of your business depends on knowing the latest techniques an