An Inside Look: Breaking the mold All too often we find ourselves surrounded by industry professionals with years of wisdom and connections, but we are all just watching the panel on stage, never making connections that last beyond a handshake. The Wine Business Seminar was created to outgrow that, to bring professionals together in a setting that encourages conversation, shared insight, and practical takeaways. Experience & Format Interactive Discussions & Structured Networking  Thoughtfully facilitated conversations around real wine business challenges—designed to encourage dialogue, shared perspective, and meaningful connections.  Live Q&A and Open Dialogue  Proactively ask questions of our speakers upon registration, including Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, Nova Cadamatre MW, Tony Correia, Mario Zepponi, Tony Glorioso, and more.  Professionally Guided Wine Tasting  A curated guided tasting led by a Master of Wine, des

Join leading wine industry attorneys, winery owners, and professionals for a focused half-day panel discussion. Panelists include: Arnaud Joubert - Légi Conseils Bourgogne Mario Zepponi - BMO Howard Bailey - Arch + Beam Pete Danko - Portland Business Journal Michael (“Mikey”) Etzel - Beaux Frères Winery Janie Brooks Heuck - Brooks Winery Barbara Gross - Cooper Mountain Vineyards David Millman - Domaine Drouhin Rusty Field - Domaine Serene Adam Campbell - Elk Cove Winery JB Rivail - Ponzi Vineyards What you’ll gain: Practical strategies to manage financial and operational risk Insights on protecting assets in a shifting market Real-world perspectives from industry leaders and advisors Actionable steps to strengthen stability and long-term positioning May 12, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Check-In & Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Program The Allision Inn & Spa 2525 Allison Lane  Newberg, OR 97132 Register Here

Wine Business Seminar SERIOUS CONVERSATIONS.  ENGAGED PARTICIPATION.  MEANINGFUL CONNECTION. Not your average wine conference.  An engaging, interactive, full-day seminar addressing real-world industry challenges through candid discussion and structured networking, alongside traditional presentation from top industry leaders and veterans.  MAY 21, 2026  |  THE FLAMINGO, SANTA ROSA  |  7 CPE CREDITS  Real industry insight.  Real conversation.  Real connection.  The AWG Wine Business Seminar moves beyond passive panels and surface-level discussion.  Throughout the day, attendees will engage directly with speakers and peers through presentations, guided discussion, and networking. SALES & MARKETING  |  MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS GENERATIONAL SHIFTS IN DEMAND  |  SYSTEMS & IT GUIDED TASTING LED BY A MASTER OF WINE STRUCTURED NETWORKING  |  ROUNDTABLE HAPPY HOUR Meet

AWG Wine Advisors and Women for WineSense: November's Wine Business Group Roundtable Last week, AWG Wine Advisors and Women for WineSense put on another successful Wine Business Group Roundtable.  Hosted by PEJU Winery near rows of freshly harvested vines, a group of forty-or-so wine industry enthusiasts gathered around to enjoy complimentary bites, drinks, and a Q&A run by our guest speaker, Mario Zepponi. Welcome to the Wine Business Group (formerly the Wine Financial Group)!  We are a collaborative network for anyone interested in Wine Business, no matter how long you've been in the industry.  Each quarter, we get together to discuss the latest industry trends, tackle emerging business topics, and build valuable connections.   Email sdengler@awgwine.com to subscribe and receive announcements about future WBG events!

Afternoon Brief, June 3rd

Grim Reports Have the Wine Industry in Knots. But Should We Just Calm Down?: Lately, conversations within the wine industry have been punctuated with doom and gloom. Sales are erratic, the climate is unpredictable, overproduction is rampant and drinkers are hesitant to spend...

Afternoon Brief, May 2nd

Electronic Nose Determines the Quality of Wine: An electronic nose consists of some sensors, a signal processing system and an analysis system. "The e-nose can identify substances using a method similar to the human sense of smell..."

The North Bay Business Journal's 20th annual Wine Industry Conference will feature the most in-depth, regional view of the strategic direction of the premium wine business - by and for industry leaders. Keynote JON MORAMARCO Managing Partner, BW166 and Editor & Partner, Gomberg & Fredrikson State of the Industry Panel LEE ANN PEARCE Manager Food & Agribusiness Advisors, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking KATHERINE PHILIPPAKIS Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP BILL VYENIELO Senior Business Consultant, Moss Adams MARIO ZEPPONI Principal, Zepponi & Company Economic Outlook SARAH HOUSE Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Bank Register online for free: nbbj.news/wine20