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Lake County Winegrowers are committed to producing high-quality winegrapes to complement your winery's portfolio. If you're in need of bulk wine or 2024 winegrapes, look to Lake County to elevate your program. Lake County winegrapes deliver the intensity, character, and phenolics necessary to create wines with the flavors that today’s consumers seek. For winemakers, brokers, and bulk wine buyers, high-quality Lake County winegrapes can contribute to a range of your wine programs, including appellated wines from Lake County, or one of its eight subappellations, the North Coast AVA, or California — or blended into regional wines to support your bottom line without sacrificing quality. Lake County fruit enables savvy wine brands to over-deliver on quality and value to consumers in today’s market. View available grapes and bulk wine: https://bit.ly/3PPdDm4

Though winemaking in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe dates back to 1683, most vines were abandoned or torn out by war, and by 1997, only 10 had survived. Today, the region is comprised of nearly 200 wineries, making up 90% of Mexico’s wine. So who is responsible for the region’s recent growth? As SevenFifty Daily reports, “Pedro Poncelis Raygoza, the founder of Vinícola Punto y Aparte, believes the identity of Valle de Guadalupe is in the hands of the next generation of winemakers.” Raygoza, once named the best sommelier in Mexico by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, may have a point. In recent years, we have seen second- and third-generation vintners transforming their family vineyards and producing innovative wines that excite today’s wine consumers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eetyuZ5Z 📷: SevenFifty Daily

"Blue-chip California bottles will frequently command three, four or five-digit sums on the secondary market...To fully consider the state of California collectibles, we gathered secondary-market data on dozens of wines to deduce the most iconic California bottlings today." Kate Dingwall and Jim Gordon writing for Wine Enthusiast on the top 10 California wines to collect right now - read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02K2Crj0

Beginning April 25, join us in-person at #BrockU for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine. Perfect for individuals exploring wines from around the world for those looking to work in the industry, already working in the industry or wine enthusiasts! - Explore the style and quality of wines made from over 22 regionally important grape varieties produced in over 70 wine growing regions around the world. - Learn how environmental factors, grape growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines from the following principal grape varieties. - Understand the principles of the production of sparkling and fortified wines. - Learn how classifications and labelling terms indicate origin, style and quality. - Understand in order to apply basic principles of wine storage, service and food and #winepairing. - How to describe wine using the #WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) Learn more and enrol today at https://loom.ly/UpjfNx4

Harvest 2024 is just getting underway. Here's a tip for all wineries! Plan ahead for your wine labels when you document your grapes. That's the topic of my blog from 2023: Wine labels start at harvest. They really do!

Louisiana is a perfect example of how the economic impact of wine isn’t only about production, but even more about consumption. In fact, the retail sector alone accounts for 93% of the jobs and 76% of the total economic output in the “Direct Impact” category, which includes winery, vineyard, wholesale, retail, and other subcategories. The state may have only 9 wine producers, but it has some of the world’s finest restaurants and a vibrant nightlife, making it a significant “wine state”. Read more about this state's profile here: https://lnkd.in/eTg9WDPd

A quick read with some insight into what makes our #winemakers tick at DGB (Pty) Ltd and how they go about their busy schedules through harvest. What is clear, is their passion and commitment to making world-class, premium wines!

My latest article for North Bay Biz - about the "hot wine" that is bucking the slowdown in wine sales. https://lnkd.in/gnKGHN_M

"When you build a strong community during a tasting, 50% will return at the next occasion." What does it take to achieve this? Wine tourism is becoming an increasingly important source of revenue for wineries, and maximizing sales at the cellar door has never been more critical. In her latest article, Felicity Carter explores the evolving role of wine tastings and their direct impact on #revenue. Curious about how wineries can capitalize on this growing trend? Read the full article for more insights and strategies! https://lnkd.in/dJsdX3Vi Michaela K. Rodeno Corrina Wright Nicola Neumann Robin M. Back, Ph.D. Marcell Kustos, PhD University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management Champagne Characters Oliver's Taranga Vineyards #WineClub #WineTasting #TastingRoom #napa #WineTourism #CommunityBuilding #CellarDoorSales #WineBusiness #WineIndustry

Positive Growth in the Idaho Wine Industry: Exploring New Opportunities and Trends. Dr. Liz Thach, MW, Ashlee Struble, Eric Degerman, Earl Sullivan, #IdahoWine #WineIndustry #MarketGrowth #WineOpportunities #VineyardNews #WineTrends #BusinessInsights #WineLovers #IndustryGrowth #MarketTrends