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Napa County Releases Draft Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Comments Due September 30, 2025
A draft Napa County Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) has been released for public comment. The draft and related documents can be found at read more
Napa Napa County Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Environmental Law
The Natural Choice for Your Wine and the Planet
When it comes to sealing your wine with care, a NATURAL cork stopper is more than just tradition, it's a conscious decision.Crafted from renewable cork oak bark, natural stoppers are biodegradable
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Doing More with Less: Smarter Winery Operations in a Downturn
Even when market challenges loom, the grapes keep growing - compelling wineries to adapt and operate smarter. I’ve spent two decades in the wine industry, and in recent months I’ve felt a read more
The History of Barrels
Though Herodotus mentions palm-wood casks used in shipping Armenian wine to Babylon in Mesopotamia, the barrel as we know it today was most likely developed by the Celts. Around 350 BC they were
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Cork, Plastic or Aluminum? Which Material Makes the Best Wine Stopper?
Choosing the right closure for wine bottles is a crucial decision for winemakers, as it directly impacts the quality, aging potential, and environmental footprint of the wine. In recent years, alterna
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Smell, Seal, and Savor:Why TCA Detection and Leak Testing Matter
When it comes to used barrels, three things matter most: aroma, integrity, and reliability.What Is TCA—and Why Should You Care?TCA (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole) is the chemical compound behind cork t
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WIN Marketplace July Roundup
AI-Powered Winery Concierge Delivers 24/7 Hospitality to Sell More WineBoost your DTC sales with the read more
The cork oak forest is more than a source of cork — it's a biodiversity hotspot.
Known as “montado”, this unique ecosystem is home to thousands of species. It plays a vital role in preserving biodiversity, preventing desertification, and capturing carbon. read more
