2026 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Challenge Announces Winners

Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors(March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir fr read more

It Shouldn't Feel This Hard

It shouldn’t feel this hardRunning a winery is complex.Your technology shouldn’t make it more so.But for many wineries, the day feels like this:Double-checking reportsReconciling numbers a read more

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What Your Tech Should Make Easier - But Doesn't

What your tech should make easierWinery teams are busy enough.Technology should reduce friction — not quietly create it.But over time, many wineries start to accept things like:Extra steps at ch read more

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When Is a Meal Not a Meal for Tax Purposes?

We’re not debating calories or whether that charcuterie board counts as an appetizer or dinner. We're talking about the IRS tightening the rules for deductible meals. Starting January 1 read more

2026 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge Now Accepting Submissions

On April 7-8, 2026, a collection of esteemed wine professionals will gather in Santa Rosa, Calif., to evaluate entries in the 2026 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Competition managers are n read more

The hidden cost of switching systems (again)

The hidden cost of switching systemsMost wineries don’t switch platforms because they want to.They switch because they have to.What often starts as a reasonable choice can become limiting over t read more

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Why most winery marketing falls flat

Personalization isn’t about more toolsMost wineries don’t struggle with sending emails. They struggle with making them relevant.The issue usually isn’t effort — it’s stru read more

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TASTE Alexander Valley Returns This April with Complimentary Tastings and a Welcoming Approach to Wine Country

Alexander Valley, CA — April 2026 — This April, Alexander Valley Winegrowers invite wine lovers—both new and experienced—to slow down, sip freely, and reconnect with the h read more

When reporting actually drives action

Reporting should tell you what to do nextMost platforms offer reports.What wineries often struggle with is turning those reports into action.Common challenges we hear:Reports live separately from CRMI read more

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Busy weekends reveal everything

Tasting rooms and clubs expose the gapsMost platforms handle the basics well.The real differences show up when things get busy — and clubs get big.What wineries often run into:POS built for reta read more

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