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Henry Halimi had certainly earned his retirement. Having achieved an impressive education in mathematics and mechanical engineering, and successful exits from multiple startups in his 45 years as a serial...
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Countdown to Success: 11 Ways to Invite New and Young Wine Lovers to the Table
Attracting a more diverse and younger cohort of repeat customers requires creative thinking. By Kathleen Willcox    Bad news first (and this is hardly breaking news): the only growing demographic...
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Running Dry: Groundwater Depletion Expert Says California Water Crisis Urgently Needs State Action
Jay Famiglietti tells Napa RISE that California is, so far, failing to address critical water infrastructure projects and that its efforts amount to too little, too late. By Pam Strayer   Speaking...
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Turning the Tables on Paul Hodgins and Naushad Huda
By Carl Giavanti   Paul Hodgins is a wine writer, arts writer and educator. He was the wine, beer and spirits columnist for The Orange County Register from 2009 to 2018. He has written three books...
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Sand Castle Winery Moves to Shrink Sleeves to Beat Supply Chain Issues and Expand Distribution
The wine industry is still recovering from the 2020-2021 COVID pandemic. A November Geisenheim University survey for the ProWein Business Report found that two-thirds of global wine industry representatives...
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1 + 1 = 3: Winemakers and Industry Innovators Reap the Benefits of Working Together
An innovative electric autonomous tractor tackles labor-intensive field tasks with the help of wine industry collaborators. By Laurie Wachter New technologies are increasingly delivering creative solutions...
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Moneyball: Embracing Data Analytics for the Traditional Winery Owner
Here’s a simplified breakdown of how data analytics can benefit your winery, drawing parallels to Billy Beane’s Moneyball approach. By Nathan Westfall As a winery owner, you’ve spent...
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DTC Impact Report: Outreach and Inclusion Attract Younger Drinkers
The 2022 Direct-to-Consumer Impact Report offers a variety of key insights on trends and developments in tasting rooms and DtC over the last year. By Jeff Siegel   Is one of the solutions to wine’s...
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Consumers Care About How Their Wine Choices Impact the Environment and the Circular Economy
Surveys consistently report that consumers increasingly prefer food & beverage products that are sourced, produced, and packaged sustainably. Sustainability issues factor into consumers’ purchase decisions...
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Jancis Robinson at Napa Rise: “The Younger You Are, the More Concerned You Are.”
Famous wine writer Jancis Robinson shared her concerns at a Napa RISE event. By Pam Strayer   On April 5, 2023, the world’s most famous wine writer, Jancis Robinson, made a rare in-person appearance...
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