Nominations for the 14th Annual WINnovation Awards presented by the Wine Industry Network opened today.  Wine Industry Network created the WINnovation Awards as a way to identify and honor the most innovative wine industry suppliers and service providers. These awards recognize companies that have developed ground-breaking products, practices, and have contributed to the advancement of the North American wine industry. Many of the past WINnovation Award winners continue to set the highest standard in their field and push forward innovations that advance the industry for all. “The WINnovation Awards are a way for us to highlight and celebrate the many innovative industry suppliers and to recognize that their efforts continue to propel the entire industry forward,” said George Christie, President and CEO of Wine Industry Network. To be considered for a 2026 WINnovation Award, submit a nomination with supporting materials through the North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) website.

Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted the 13th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center on Thursday, December 4. The WIN Expo, the largest trade show and conference focused on the North Coast Wine Industry, featured 12 conference sessions focused on Strategy & Leadership, Winemaking, Sales & Marketing and Vineyard & Growers. All four tracks presented interactive sessions to facilitate greater subject immersion, insights and value for the attendees, as expert panels of industry thought leaders and innovators shared their ideas, information and predictions to help attendees better prepare for the coming year. The event featured a trade show that hosted nearly 250 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and services available including 20+ new innovative companies. In addition, the event features educational conference sessions, as well as additional attendee attractions such as an outdoor equi

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The winners of Wine Industry Networks 12th annual WINnovation Awards for excellence in wine industry innovation are...

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Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted the 11th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center on Thursday, November 30. Known as the largest trade show and conference focused on the North Coast, the WIN Expo provided 13 informational sessions focused on Strategy & Leadership, Winemaking, Sales & Marketing and Vineyard & Growers. All four tracks featured interactive sessions to facilitate greater subject immersion, insights and value for the attendees, as expert panels of industry thought leaders and innovators shared their ideas, information and predictions to help better prepare for the coming year. The event featured a trade show that hosted nearly 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services available and educational conference sessions, as well as additional attendee attractions. These included an outdoor equipment showcase, afternoon networking social, trial wine-tasting stations an