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Are Your Vineyard Trials Leaving Tax Dollars on the Table?
Fruitful Innovation Can Lead to Tax BenefitsNapa has never had the luxury of standing still. This valley adapts. When the weather shifts, growers adjust. When consumer preferences change, winemakers e
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The Role of Thiamine in Winemaking
Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential micronutrient for yeast metabolism. The thiamine content typically found in grapes ranges from 80 µg/L to 1.2 mg/L. Although most yeasts, incl read more
What Is a Brand, Really? (And Why Yours Might Need a Little Therapy)
The word “brand” is notoriously difficult to define in marketing. If we were talking about a ranch brand—the kind seared onto livestock to signify ownership—that’s easy t read more
In Today’s Beverage Alcohol Environment You Must Always Be Ready
At LibDib, one of our core cultural mantras comes from our longtime technology leader, Richard Brashears:“If you are always ready, then you never have to get ready.”It started with our eng
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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
Extensions: Why Filing One Can Protect Your Winery
Most winery owners and their employees hear “extension” and think one thing:We’re late.That is not what an extension means. In many cases, filing an extension is a protective move. I read more
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How the Song of Champagne Became a Tangible Label
Great Champagne tells its story long before the cork is popped. With the Mélodie Frossard label, an abstract idea rooted in anticipation, rhythm and movement was transformed into a tangible exp 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
2026 Employment Law Update - Top Ten Changes
It is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that went into effect during 2025,
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