Session 2: New Regulations Impacting the Wine Industry Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10th – 10:00 AM (PT)  Seemingly, each year brings new laws and regulations that impact the wine industry and present a maze of compliance issues. This session will feature four experts addressing four areas where new regulations impact vineyards and wineries. FTC Enforcement and Trade Practice Compliance: As part of the current administration’s initiative to increase competition and assist small and medium-sized businesses in the alcohol beverage market, there’s been a renewed focus on federal trade practices that govern how industry members interact. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation focused on one of the nation’s largest alcohol beverage distributors. Given these developments, industry members should brush up on the world of trade practice restrictions in order to avoid any potential pitfalls.  Bottle Bill:

Bold Predictions, a virtual Wine Industry Leadership Conference, will feature industry experts who will share their insights and predictions on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities wineries can expect to face in the year ahead, along with advice on how to best overcome the challenges while taking full advantage of the opportunities. Session 1: Four Takes on Twentyfour Date & Time: Wednesday, January 17th – 10:00 AM (PT)  Kicking off the 2024 edition of Bold Predictions, titled “Four Takes on Twentyfour”, we are bringing back moderator Damien Wilson, Hamel Family Faculty Chair of Wine Business Institute and panelists Dale Stratton, Managing Director / Azur Associates, Philana Bouvier, President / Demeine Estates and Bourcard Nesin, Industry Analyst / Rabobank. Joining last year’s panel will be Chris Bitter, Senior Wine & Grape Analyst / Terrain all there to revisit some of last year’s “Bold Predictions” along with sharin

Attend educational sessions, experience trial tastings, join panel discussions, learn about current industry issues, and come celebrate with us Wine Industry Network has opened registration for the 10th annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), scheduled to take place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Santa Rosa, CA, on Thursday, December 1st, 2022. WIN Expo, the largest trade show and conference focused exclusively on the North Coast, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with expanded attendee features such as an outdoor equipment showcase and trial wine-tasting stations throughout the venue. In addition to these new attractions are extensive educational conference sessions and tradeshow with nearly 300 exhibitors. In recognition of the 10th Anniversary of the WIN Expo, and all that have supported it, through the month of September WIN is offering Free Trade Show passes and a discount on the conference sessions. 2022 Session Top

Registration is now open for the 9th annual Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) and this year's educational conference sessions will include fifteen comprehensive workshops focusing on four main tracks: Winemaking & Production, Business Strategy & Leadership, Vineyard & Growers, and Sales & Marketing. The Business Strategy & Leadership track, sponsored by Mather Economics, Turrentine Brokerage, and the WBWE, will feature interactive sessions that will tackle the topics of Bulk Wine, State of the North Coast, Sustainable Operations, and Winery Mergers & Acquisitions. Read more below: State of the North Coast Wine Industry This session, presented by industry veterans and category experts, will recap the 2021 harvest and provide an update of the current state of the bulk wine market and grape/wine market with a specific emphasis on the North Coast. In addition, the panel will present sales data, highlighting consumer...  READ more about Business Strategy &