Heritage Vineyard. Proven Fruit. Now available: Robert Young fruit — an opportunity to source grapes from one of Sonoma County’s most respected and historic vineyard families. The Robert Young name is closely tied to quality, consistency, and vineyard stewardship, with a long-standing reputation for producing fruit that has supported premium wines for decades. For wineries looking to align with a trusted vineyard source, opportunities like this don’t come around lightly. As vineyard sourcing decisions continue to take shape, listings like this offer a chance to secure pedigree fruit early and build future vintages around proven vineyard performance. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this highlight how the platform helps wineries secure grapes from trusted, well-established vineyard sources. With a reputation for quality and consistency, fruit from recognized vineyard families offers winemakers a strong f

A Versatile White for Your Next Release  Now available: 2023 Columbia Valley Chardonnay — a versatile bulk wine option for wineries refining white wine programs, building blends, or planning upcoming bottlings. Columbia Valley Chardonnay is known for its balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity, making it a flexible choice for a range of styles — from crisp, fruit-forward wines to more structured, oak-influenced programs. As wineries evaluate inventory and finalize production plans, listings like this provide a timely opportunity to source quality Chardonnay while decisions are still in motion. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2023 Columbia Valley Chardonnay highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity, Chardonnay remains a versatile option for both blending and standalone progra

2024 Sonoma Carneros — Chardonnay  Now available: 2024 Sonoma Carneros Chardonnay — a compelling opportunity for wineries looking to source a bright, balanced white as production and blending plans take shape. Carneros is known for its cool, wind-influenced climate, which helps Chardonnay retain fresh acidity, elegance, and layered complexity—a profile highly sought after for both standalone bottlings and blending programs. As wineries evaluate white wine programs and upcoming releases, listings like this offer timely access to quality Carneros fruit from a respected growing region. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2024 Sonoma Carneros Chardonnay highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its bright acidity, balance, and cool-climate expression, Carneros Chardonnay remains a versatile option for both blending and

To Butter or Not to Butter... One notable byproduct of malolactic bacteria (other than lactic acid!) is diacetyl, a compound that imparts buttery or popcorn-like aromas. While some aim to promote this character in their wines, others may prefer to minimize it. Read on to learn more about winemaking decisions that influence diacetyl production. Tips for Managing Diacetyl Strain Selection Some ML strains like PN4™and BETA™ produce more diacetyl, while strains like VP41™, O-MEGA™, and ML PRIME™ produce less. Inoculation Timing Co-inoculation of yeast and bacteria minimizes diacetyl, since yeast consumes it as bacteria produce it. Lees Contact Yeast and bacteria in the lees aren't necessarily dead; they can remain alive for months. Lees contact allows for the consumption of diacetyl, decreasing the total amount in the wine. SO2 Management Adding SOâ‚‚ just after MLF protects diacetyl. SOâ‚‚ binds to diacetyl in a reversible reaction. Initiall

🍇 Now Available: 2025 Dutton Ranch Grapes – Russian River Valley As vineyards enter fruit set and canopy management season, forward-thinking producers are already planning for harvest. That’s why we’re spotlighting three premium lots from one of Sonoma County’s most respected growers: • Sauvignon Blanc – bright, crisp, and consistently high-demand • Pinot Noir – classic Russian River expression with balance and finesse • Chardonnay – rich, textured, and versatile in style These 2025 vintage offerings are available now in limited tons—perfect for small-lot winemakers or brands seeking to highlight vineyard-designated quality. 🔗 Explore the listings on the WIN Marketplace: SB | PN | CH

Non-Binary Winemaking: The Rise of Mellow Malo in a Bid for Non-Buttery, Non-Steely Chardonnay

Winemakers are expressing Chardonnay in an entirely new way. By Kathleen Willcox  Malo + Chardonnay = J. Lo + Ben Affleck.  You either love them together or gag at the […]