Registration Open for Growing Forward Session 2

Second Session Discussion Around Emerging Irrigation Practices and Technologies in the Vineyard Healdsburg, CA (May 22, 2024) Wine Industry

Conference plans have already begun for the 2024 Growing Forward virtual conference series and we'd like to know what you would want to learn about.  Session 1 of the 3 part series will be broadcasted March 6, 2024. Please submit any topic ideas that you would be interested in learning about in March. https://wineindustryadvisor.com/conference-topic Deadline is Wednesday, December 20th. 

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

Growing Forward Session Focused on Growers Experiences with Vineyard Technology

November 22, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing […]

Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing their experience as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques.  Moderated by Lance Donny, CEO of AgCode, speakers included Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley Family Vineyards and Rob Whyte, COO of Renteria Vineyards. The panel was able to share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. The webinar was free to attend and included a live chat with the speakers. Both the webinar and live chat is available for on-demand replay. The webinar was made possible with the support session sponsors, AgCode and Opti-Harvest

Healdsburg, CA—July 20, 2022—Wine Industry Network (WIN) announced today that registration is now open for the Wine Industry Sales Symposium, an educational conference focused on both wholesale and the direct-to-consumer sales channels. The virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. The FREE virtual event will feature experts from all sectors of the industry. Our mission is to provide every attendee with tools and actionable takeaways to help their business be in the best position to thrive as we navigate toward a more dynamic future for the wine industry. “The level of competition for consumer attention in the wine space has never been easy and never will be,” says George Christie, President of Wine Industry Network. “The good news is, there are industry professionals willing to share their expertise and experience to help producers of all sizes navigate the

Registration Now Open – Decision Time: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke & Fire Exposure

July 6, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast July 27, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine […]

Registration is open for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast July 27, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. This webinar will focus on preparing winegrowers to make more informed decisions in the event their vineyards are impacted by fire and/or smoke. Topics will range from determining the level of risk, what should or should not be in growers’ contracts, leveraging the correct data to mitigate risk, negotiating access permits for essential jobs in the event of an evacuation, farmworker safety protocols, contingency harvest plans, and more. This session is for any grape grower looking to be better positioned in the event their grapes are at risk for smoke exposure. It will be presented by Adam Koeppel, Co-Founder & CEO of Agrology, Riggs Lokka, Vineyard Manager of Emeritus Vineyards, Anita Oberholster, Extension Specialist in Enology at the University of California, Davis and John Segale, Senior VP of Fahlgren Mortine. To reg

Discussion around GPM Monitoring and Soil Moisture Monitoring Healdsburg, CA (March 10, 2022) – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward which is set to broadcast March 31, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free thanks to the session sponsor, Turrentine Brokerage. Growing Forward is a series of 3 online webinars targeting Grapegrowers/Viticulturists tackling the most pressing topics/issues throughout the grape growing cycle and preparing them for the year ahead. Sessions are scheduled to broadcast in March, July and November. The series features academics, agricultural experts, and notable industry professionals addressing current challenges and issues impacting the grower community. The first session in this series will be led by Bryan Rahn, CPAg/SS, CCA and president of Coastal Viticultural Consultants, Inc. (CVC) will provide information and best practices on GPM and soil moisture monitoring that lead to more efficient GPM treatments and irrig

Healdsburg, CA, July 27, 2021—Wine Industry Network (WIN) announced today that it is launching packXplore—a new virtual conference focused on wine packaging. Dedicated to helping wineries and wine brands discover and navigate the wide world of wine packaging, the conference is set to feature experts, insiders, and case studies. Explore the intersection of Design Innovation, Engagement, and Sustainability in wine packaging. The virtual conference will be broadcast on Wednesday, August 25th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration is free for wine industry professionals and opens today. Topics include: Alternative Packaging by the Numbers Sustainability in Packaging Practice Driving Consumer Engagement  Exploring the Future of Interactive Packaging “Packaging is such an important element in the marketing of wine and while we talk about it a lot, it’s not enough,” says George Christie, President and CEO of Wine Industry Network. “It’s