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WINE WITH SPIRIT embodies a commitment to crafting premium products in harmony with nature, prioritizing sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. With a focus on minimizing synthetic materials and maximizing natural resources, WWS aims to elevate the quality of their wines while reducing their ecological footprint. Through a reverse-production model, they tailor their wines to consumer needs, prioritizing emotions and moments over technical specifications. By integrating Precision Viticulture techniques and an Integrated production model, WWS optimizes vineyard management for efficiency, quality, and sustainability, ultimately striving to enhance both consumer experiences and societal well-being. Pedro Sereno, WWS's Winemaker, employs remote sensing and agronomic data to fine-tune vineyard practices, achieving greater efficiency and understanding of vineyard variability. This commitment to precision and sustainability extends throughout the company's ethos, emphasizing social, economic, and environmental responsibility. By marrying tradition with innovation, WWS creates unique, emotionally resonant wines while ensuring a positive impact on both the environment and society at large. United Drinks Pedro Sereno

We made the list! We are honored that our Re-Wine program has been recognized by Fast Company for the 2024 Innovation by Design Award. Did you know the world uses 32 billion single-use bottles to service the wine world annually, most of which does not get recycled. At City Winery, we are committed to doing things differently. By serving 80% of our wine by the glass through our unique tap system and the other 20% in bottles, we're making strides in sustainability. Over the past two years, we have planted 40,000 trees offsetting 200 tons of carbon emissions from grape transportation. How does it work? 1️⃣ Buy a bottle of wine in our custom reusable growler from your favorite City Winery location. 2️⃣ Return the growler to any City Winery location nationwide. 3️⃣ Refill with your favorite wine and receive a $5 reward per bottle. It’s time to Re-Wine! 🌱🍇 What steps are you taking towards sustainability?

Liber Pater, The Most Expensive Wine in The World... Sustainability. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Loic Pasquet, the visionary behind Liber Pater, the most exclusive and expensive wine on the globe. This encounter was particularly meaningful as I spearheaded sustainable innovations in Mexico's promising wine sector, drawing inspiration from Loic's groundbreaking approach. I inquired how his Liber Pater wine ascended to global fame, working with a unique team: a Spanish Mule, a French donkey, a pair of horses, and five collaborators. Loic's reply was disarmingly straightforward: a genuine desire to resurrect the authentic flavors of Bordeaux wines from Napoleon's era. His method? Utterly unconventional. He uses indigenous vines that thrive on their ungrafted roots, embracing grape varieties that have fallen out of favor with Bordeaux AOC regulations yet symbolizing the essence of Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. Loic's winemaking philosophy mirrors the core of sustainability and ESG principles: embracing local materials that thrive in their environment and form a cornerstone of community heritage. His preference for indigenous plants is a testimony to efficiency and ecological harmony, utilizing fewer resources and preserving the natural landscape untouched. This approach exemplifies how traditional practices can lead the way in sustainable innovation.   There is so much to learn from Loic. #esg #sdg #sustainability #wine #bordeaux #familyoffice #efficiency

This wine business article highlights several critical areas where wineries can falter, including a lack of understanding of manufacturing costs and a tendency to spread resources too thinly across too many offerings. Some (more then 20%) wineries dont use software but excel, others use software that only manages one aspect lets say production. Emerge Consulting assists wineries in defining their strategic goals and identifying how technology solutions can facilitate achieving these aims. The discovery process delves deep into your operations to identify areas for improvement, while the matchmaking service connects you with the precise technology tools to enhance your production efficiency and SKU profitability.

🍇 Yesterday, while enjoying the serene atmosphere at Heuriger Sissi Huber (1160 Vienna), I had an intriguing idea for a post that draws parallels between two seemingly distinct fields: vineyards and investments. 🌿 What Do Vineyards and Investments Have in Common? 📈💼 1. Long-term Perspective ⏳: Patience is key to reaping quality grapes and attractive returns. 2. Continuous Care 🌱: Both require regular care and management—vines need pruning and protection, investments need constant monitoring and adjustments. 3. Risks and Rewards ⚖️: Both come with risks that must be well-managed to achieve high returns. 4. Quality Over Quantity 🏅: Focus on quality results in better wines and more stable investments. 5. Diversification 🌐: Winemakers diversify grape varieties, and investors diversify their portfolios to minimize risk. Both fields require understanding, strategic management, and patience for long-term success. 🍷📊 #InvestmentTips #Wine #Finance #LongTerm #Diversification #Quality #RiskManagement

Viñlarreal: Journey Through Vineyards of Tradition and Innovation Nestled in a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, Viñlarreal is a vineyard that seamlessly blends tradition with modern innovation. Known for its exquisite wines and commitment to sustainable practices, Viñlarreal has carved a niche for itself in the competitive world of viticulture. This article takes you on a journey through the history, practices, and future prospects of Viñlarreal, showcasing how this vineyard continues to uphold its legacy while embracing contemporary advancements. https://lnkd.in/dpgTPTuD

Explore the dynamic shifts in the wine industry with '6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024.' From tackling labor rights to embracing co-fermentation, learn how the sector is innovating for the future.

🍇🔍 Elevating Clonakilla Winery: A Testament to Strategic Innovation with SMB Consultants Behind every successful vineyard lies not just a legacy of exceptional winemaking but also the precision of streamlined operations. Clonakilla Winery, renowned for its Shiraz, Riesling, and Viognier, faced the intricate challenge of managing their growing inventory and operations. The solution? A partnership with SMB Consultants, experts in navigating and linking complex business systems. This collaboration showcases how customized solutions like @Cin7's multi-channel inventory management system can revolutionize business processes, enabling focus on craftsmanship and quality. Dive into the case study to explore the journey of Clonakilla and SMB Consultants towards operational excellence and innovative growth. 👉 https://buff.ly/3undY7v #OperationalExcellence #SMBConsultants #InnovativeSolutions

Do you really want to understand your winery's sustainability challenges? 🌿 We recently visited Camel Valley Vineyards, capturing their dedication to sustainability in winemaking. Through this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at their innovative practices that combine tradition with environmental responsibility. At PI Analytics, we offer easy-to-use online tools that help wineries like Camel Valley gain a clearer understanding of the sustainability challenges they face. Our platform helps optimize resources, reduce costs, and guide wineries toward holistic, regenerative solutions. As Almudena Alberca MW says, “Sustainability is a monster that we all know is coming, but we don’t know what kind of monster it is.” With PI Analytics, we help measure what matters — because you can't control what you don't measure. 📹 Watch the video to learn how Camel Valley and PI Analytics are shaping a more circular future for winemaking. #Sustainability #Winemaking #CircularEconomy #WineIndustry #CamelValleyWinery #PIAnalytics #RegenerativeBusiness #EnglishWine Thanks to Marta Juega, PhD our founder, Lilla O'Connor, our co-founder, Natasha Walker our go-to Plumpton College advocate and all the wineries who contributed, with special thanks to our devs at Deployflow and Prakash Pilley and of course Chris D. our story teller!

Experts suggest that within the typical 30-year lifespan of a vineyard, many regions will become too warm for luxury wine production from certain Bordeaux varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon. This is due to predicted temperature rises of 3.3°C by 2060, shifting Napa's climate from "warm" to "hot," beyond the ideal range for this grape. At Farmland LP, we're proactively navigating these changes, ensuring our land acquisitions, viticulture practices, and crop selections are resilient and sustainable, preserving our terroir, and securing our investment. Great coverage of this issue in this article from WineBusiness: https://lnkd.in/gp-td-yw