2026 Coombsville Cabernet from Flying A Vineyard Flying A Vineyard brings an established Cabernet history to this month’s Round Up. Its 2026 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Clone 169 vines on 110R rootstock and is listed as organically farmed. Harvest timing is mid-September, with Grand Crew Vineyard Management overseeing the site. Previous buyers include Amici Cellars, Favia, and Far Niente—a useful piece of history for wineries evaluating the source. Price per ton is negotiable, leaving room for a direct conversation with the seller. If Coombsville Cabernet is already on your sourcing list—or this listing just put it there—the full vineyard details are ready on the Marketplace. View the Coombsville Cabernet listing → Have grapes, bulk wine, or shiners to move? Reach wine industry buyers by posting on the WIN Marketplace. Use promo code MARKETPLACE for 100% off your next listing. Explore the Marketplace Grapes Bu

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Ulrich Willmes The Press as a “Quality Gate” Ten Practical Rules for Preserving the Grapes’ Potential in the Must The press is the critical juncture between vineyard and cellar. It is where it becomes clear how much of the grapes’ quality potential actually reaches the must. Anyone seeking to work in the premium segment with as few corrective interventions and additives as possible—and anyone aiming to produce wine as cost-effectively as possible—must plan precisely before the first pressure stage. Pressing Does Not Begin in the Press House Pressing is not an isolated machine operation. The condition of the grapes, harvest timing, outdoor temperature, weather, transport containers, waiting time, and route to the press collectively determine the quality that can ultimately be extracted. Even a good press cannot turn damaged, overheated, or microbiologically compromised grapes back into intact fruit. The most important practical consequence is this: The vineyard, harvest logis

As part of Napa Valley College's ongoing wine-tasting series hosted on campus Diam Bouchage will present an educational presentation about the cork industry and how Diam has become the leader and the future of this industry. The presentation will be followed by a tasting that featuring a few Diam clients from California, France and Italy. The wine-tasting series was initiated by Professor Paul Wagner and organized by Dr. Douglas Marriott, Senior Dean Career Education & Workforce Development. Following the successful inaugural launch of the series in the summer of 2024, NVC continued offering these tastings, which moved into the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center in September 2025. Register to Attend

LA County Luxury Winery Property Auction For buyers, investors, and wine industry entrepreneurs exploring ownership opportunities, this Los Angeles County winery property offers a rare chance to consider a substantial wine, hospitality, and event-driven estate through a defined auction timeline. Located in the Sierra Pelona Valley, the 90-acre property includes an established vineyard, winery facilities, guest accommodations, and distinctive hospitality infrastructure suited for a range of future uses. The auction runs August 6 through August 15, with no minimum bid required, creating a timely opportunity for qualified buyers to evaluate the property before the auction window opens. As winery and vineyard real estate continues to attract interest from both industry operators and lifestyle investors, listings like this highlight the range of opportunities available through the WIN Marketplace, from grape sourcing and production equipment to full-scale winery ownership. Whether you’re l

Premium Napa Cabernet Fruit from Brokenrock Vineyard Estate For wineries looking to secure premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for the 2026 vintage, Brokenrock Vineyard Estate offers a compelling opportunity from one of Napa’s standout hillside vineyard sites. Draped across the southwest shoulder of Atlas Peak, Brokenrock benefits from cooling ocean breezes, abundant sunshine, elevation, and rocky volcanic soils that naturally limit vine vigor and encourage small berries with concentrated flavor. The resulting wines are known for intense fruit, enhanced aromatics, and an intriguing mineral character that reflects the vineyard’s distinctive site. The vineyard has been developed with a state-of-the-art hillside approach and includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Currently, 44 tons of 2026 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon are available from this regenerative vineyard site. Fruit is being offered in small or large lots, with pricing starting at $4,900 per

Potential early harvest: How is the market responding? With vineyard development across California continuing well ahead of a normal timetable, harvest 2026 now feels just around the corner: This month’s California Report details how suppliers and buyers of bulk wine and grapes have been responding. Many growers are starting to consider calling a halt to farming their uncontracted vineyards, if they have not done so already, which could curb desirable grape availability for those buyers planning a late-season purchase. While April and May temperatures were mainly within a normal range, precipitation levels swung from above average in April to below in May, before the Coast received some heavy rain events toward the end of the month. April-May rainfall has led to some reports of shatter and mildew, the latter of especial concern given the number of vineyards already mothballed. This month’s report assesses vineyard conditions by region and considers what kind of harve

Your Next Pinot Program Could Start Here Cool-climate Pinot Noir sourcing is already underway, and this 2026 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offering stands out as a premium opportunity for wineries looking to secure fruit from one of California’s most respected Pinot-growing regions. Known for its coastal influence, fog-driven mornings, and extended growing season, the Sonoma Coast consistently produces Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity, layered red fruit, and elegant structure — a style highly sought after for premium programs and expressive vineyard-designate wines. As wineries continue planning future vintages and locking in vineyard sources, listings like this provide timely access to high-demand Pinot Noir fruit before availability tightens deeper into the season. View Listing Secure Sonoma Coast Pinot Before Harvest Nears As wineries continue planning for the 2026 vintage, early vineyard sourcing conversations are already gaining momentum — especially for high-demand varietals like Pino

Vineyards advanced; grape and bulk markets stalled The topsy-turvy start to the growing season in California continued through April into early May, with the first quarter’s unseasonably high temperatures giving way to some cooler than normal conditions and heavy rainfall in some areas. A lack of winter lows conducive to dormancy, followed by the changeable spring conditions as budburst, shoot growth and flowering moved underway, has led to highly variable vine development – sometimes on the same row or even the same vine, let alone between vineyards or areas. This month’s report relays the latest observations on vineyard health, development and timing, and seeks to better define what is likely to be as important a factor in the 2026 harvest’s final size – farming minimally: What is the difference between mothballing a vineyard and resting it? If growers with uncontracted vines needed further incentive to ease up on farming this year, the Iran war has provided it: Fuel surcharges and,

Winery leaders and industry experts explore the strategies shaping the future of wine sales. The wine industry narrative over the past two years has been dominated by decline: falling consumption, shrinking distributor portfolios, and weakening consumer loyalty. The headlines suggest an industry in freefall. But the reality is more nuanced - and more useful. Yes, overall wine consumption continues to face pressure. Consumer behavior is fragmenting in ways that challenge traditional approaches. But the full story isn’t simply decline. It’s divergence. Some wineries are still growing. Some categories are holding steady while others contract. Some sales channels are thriving while others struggle. The difference often comes down to whether wineries have adapted their strategies to match the market that exists today, not the one that existed three years ago. At Wine Industry Network’s Annual Wine Sales Symposium on May 13, Dr. Chris Bitter will present research on what’s actually happening