Napa, CA, 01012026 — VA Filtration is proud to announce its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of innovation, dedication, and service since its founding in 2001. Over the past 25 years, the company has grown from a visionary startup into a trusted leader in the filtration industry, serving clients across the globe. From its humble beginnings, VA Filtration has remained committed to delivering high-quality filtration services and advanced technologies to support the wine and spirits communities – serving more than 4,000+ wine brands in North America. Key milestones include: VA Filtration opened its first office in American Canyon in 2001. Founder Bryan Tudhope engineered and launched the first successful nanofiltration machines for the US wine industry. By 2004, the company had developed industry-standard machines and processes to remove 4EP from wine. VA Filtration designed and introduced a low-energy crossflow machine and launched the first two-column Crossfl

Every vineyard tells a story, but some chapters aren’t easy to read. Hidden beneath the surface—or buried in old records—are secrets that can affect your land’s value, your ability to develop, or even your next harvest. Whether you inherited your vineyard, bought it as-is, or have managed it for years, uncovering these hidden details is crucial. That’s where Ray Carlson & Associates steps in, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology and deep historical research to reveal what your vineyard isn’t telling you. What Kinds of Secrets Are We Talking About? Unrecorded Easements: Access rights or utility corridors that don’t appear in your current deed but can limit how you use your land. Boundary Discrepancies: Old surveys or informal boundaries that don’t match legal property lines, causing confusion or disputes with neighbors. Hidden Utilities: Underground water lines, irrigation pipes, or cables not documen

We’re proud to share the third annual Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Impact Report! Since 2015, your support has helped us invest over $436,000 in college scholarships for the children of California’s vineyard and winery workers. These students are breaking new ground—98% are the first in their families to attend college. The road isn’t easy. Three out of four first-generation college students don’t graduate. Many face challenges like limited guidance, financial pressure, and the emotional weight of leaving family behind. That’s why this scholarship does more than cover tuition—it also provides mentorship, helping students stay on track and build a future rooted in service and leadership. Take a look at what we accomplished together last year! ¡También disponible en español! Thank you for your continued support.

We first wrote about the phrase "data literacy" a few years ago, in 2021, to announce our creative partnership with Valerie Logan and The Data Lodge. The phrase has picked up currency since then, and you may have heard it dropped into conversations particularly about AI. I've come to believe that data literacy is one of the most important skillsets that the wine industry can adopt, as we navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technology and data analytics. I'll share more about Enolytics' efforts on this front soon, including a widely available course dedicated to wine data literacy. In the meantime, let me ask you a few questions. Do you consider yourself "data literate"? Do you use data regularly in your role in the wine world? What would you like to know more about, when it comes to data? I'd sincerely like to know your answers to these questions. It's become all the more important since that first Enolytics 101 on the topic back i

In the ever-evolving world of wine, tasting rooms have long been sacred spaces for sampling vintages and educating consumers about winemaking. But recently, the definition of what belongs in a tasting room has expanded beyond the conventional pour. Enter the world of alternative beverages—non-alcoholic wines, wine-based cocktails like Frosé, and low-alcohol spritzers. These trends are carving out significant space, appealing to younger generations, health-conscious consumers, and a broader range of visitors. The rise of alternative beverages in tasting rooms isn’t just a fleeting fad—it’s a response to shifting consumer preferences and lifestyle trends. The adaptability of tasting rooms to these new offerings is a testament to the industry’s resilience. The question now isn’t whether tasting rooms should adapt, but how they can complement the core identity of wine while capturing the attention of a broader audience. Changing Consumer Preferen

Afternoon Brief: Premiere Napa Valley Celebrates the 2023 Vintage and the Spirit of Unity in the Wine Industry

The 2025 Premiere Napa Valley wine auction came to a celebratory conclusion on Saturday, marking the end of a truly memorable week in Napa Valley. This years auction raised a total of $3.3 million, underscoring the wine trades optimism for the future and reaffirming that demand for Napas finest and most innovative wines remains strong...

The 2025 Barrel Weekend is all about tasting wines from the past, present and future. This annual weekend event has been reimagined for its 47th anniversary, letting the wineries along the Wine Road focus on more than just tasting wines from the barrel. And, giving tasters new opportunities for exploring and learning about wine. More Tasting Options With wineries pouring wines from past (library wines), present (current release wines) and future (barrel samples), attendees have more choices and can choose what they most enjoy or what they seeking to restock their wine cellars. As you look through the online Barrel Weekend program, you’ll discover wineries pouring wines from one, two or all three of the category options. This information lets you, the ticket holder, design the tasting path that suits your palate preferences. If you love tasting only barrel samples and possibly buying wine futures, you can still do that. But, if you prefer to taste wines that are currently availabl