George Placeholder joins the North Coast Wine Industry Expo as Director of Exhibitor Relations, starting November 2, 2026. The role covers exhibitor recruitment, booth assignments, and support for companies showing on the trade show floor. Exhibitors with questions about space, placement, or on-site logistics will work with Placeholder directly. He brings ten years in trade show operations, most recently managing exhibitor services for a regional trade event. WIN Expo hosts nearly 300 exhibitors each year, serving wine professionals across Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties. Exhibitors can reach out to discuss booth space and placement for the upcoming show.

If you have fruit, bulk wine, equipment, or a service to sell, the WIN Marketplace gives you a place to put it in front of the wine industry rather than hoping the right buyer hears about it through a broker or a phone call. The Marketplace, from Wine Industry Network, covers four listing categories: - Grapes - Bulk wine - Equipment - Services Listings are priced to be affordable, which matters when what you are moving is a single lot, a piece of surplus equipment, or a remaining tonnage you did not expect to have. The cost of listing should not exceed the value of the sale, and for smaller transactions it often does elsewhere. For sellers, the case is straightforward. A listing works while you do other things. It stays visible to buyers who are actively looking, rather than depending on you catching the right person at the right moment. Fruit that needs to move before harvest closes, a tank or press that is taking up space, a service line with capacity to fill — all of it is easier to

A new Cabernet Sauvignon grape listing is live on the WIN Marketplace, the wine industry's online product and service resource from Wine Industry Network. The listing is available now at marketplace.wineindustrynetwork.com and is open to any buyer browsing the platform. Winemakers and purchasing staff can review the details and contact the seller directly through the listing page, without a broker in the middle or a membership requirement standing between the two parties. For wineries, the practical value is speed. Sourcing fruit has traditionally depended on personal networks, phone calls, and word of mouth passed between growers, brokers, and winemakers. That works well if the right relationship already exists. It works poorly when a production plan changes late, a contract falls through, or a winery wants to try a new appellation or clone without spending weeks asking around. A public listing puts the available fruit in front of buyers who would never have heard about it otherwise.

Test Flexible Winery Storage, Ready to Deploy Now available: Refrigerated Storage Containers — a flexible cold storage solution for wineries needing additional temperature-controlled space for wine, grapes, barrels, case goods, or harvest overflow. This listing includes two 45' refrigerated containers with installed storage racks, offering immediate utility for wineries preparing for increased seasonal storage demands. As wineries move deeper into the growing season, cold storage becomes increasingly important for maintaining product quality, stabilizing inventory, and managing harvest logistics. Refrigerated containers provide a scalable solution that can support everything from fruit handling to finished wine storage. Modern reefer containers are designed for reliable temperature-controlled environments across a wide operating range. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and equipment listings like these Refrigerated Storag

Farm tools aren’t just tools—they're investments. And in agriculture, where your equipment works as hard as you do, durability isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement. That’s why INFACO has designed its electric pruning tools—like the F3020 and AT1000—with one goal in mind: to outlast the season. Built with aircraft-grade materials, modular engineering, and sealed components, these tools are tested in real-world vineyard, orchard, and olive grove conditions across the globe. In this article, we’ll break down what makes INFACO tools truly durable, why that matters on the farm, and how maintenance ensures a return on investment (ROI) that goes beyond just one harvest. What makes a tool durable on the farm? Durability isn’t just about rugged looks. It’s about the ability to perform in mud, dust, cold, or heat—every day of the season—without failure. Key elements of durable pruning tools: Materials: High-end metal alloys resist corrosion, cracking, and mechanical stress. Motor lifespan: Brushl

The Nilfisk Dryft micro scrubber effortlessly cleans hard-to-reach areas, including congested spaces, corners, edges, narrow gaps, and around obstacles. More hygienic than a traditional mop and as compact as a stick vacuum, Nilfisk Dryft provides a deeper clean across the entire floor. It’s the mop’s natural successor for the times we live in. Reach out to schedule a demo, Rich Nelson (650) 219-1277

Wondering if Shopify or a Wine-focused platform is the best ecommerce solution for your winery? Learn why Shopify’s ecosystem, app support, and agency partnerships make it a powerhouse for wineries looking to grow online. Shopify for Wineries: Addressing the "One-Stop Shop" Concern When wineries consider ecommerce platforms, a common concern we hear is: “With Shopify, I have to work with multiple vendors, but verticalized ecommerce platforms for wine feel like a one-stop shop.” We get it—running a winery is complex, and simplifying operations is always a priority. But let’s break this down because, in reality, no platform is truly a one-stop shop. Instead, it’s about choosing the right ecosystem that gives you flexibility, innovation, and the best possible tools for your business. The Myth of the "One-Stop Shop" Verticalized systems do a great job serving wineries, but even with their platforms, you’re still workin

Flexible Winery Storage, Ready to Deploy Now available: Refrigerated Storage Containers — a flexible cold storage solution for wineries needing additional temperature-controlled space for wine, grapes, barrels, case goods, or harvest overflow. This listing includes two 45' refrigerated containers with installed storage racks, offering immediate utility for wineries preparing for increased seasonal storage demands. As wineries move deeper into the growing season, cold storage becomes increasingly important for maintaining product quality, stabilizing inventory, and managing harvest logistics. Refrigerated containers provide a scalable solution that can support everything from fruit handling to finished wine storage. Modern reefer containers are designed for reliable temperature-controlled environments across a wide operating range. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and equipment listings like these Refrigerated Storage Co

Congratulations to Oregon Mountain Estate on earning Best in Class at the PAC Awards, which recognize global excellence in packaging design. The award celebrates Oregon Mountain’s new Wine-to-Go line in single serve O-I glass bottles. They’re a smart blend of style, convenience, and shelf appeal. Congratulations to our customers!