Sara Nelson Design builds wine brands from the foundation up, aligning strategy, identity and packaging around the same message and the same business goals. Badger Mountain Vineyard’s new label helped them secure new distributors. Revelation by Goose Ridge grew 185% nationally. These results move design firmly into the business conversation. Preserving the Familiar Badger Mountain Vineyard already had strong recognition in its iconic cobalt-colored bottles. Sara Nelson Design retained the familiar blue while bringing the mountain into the visual story. They also used modern printing technology to amplify the bottle’s vibrancy (and thus visibility) on the shelf. We’ve already heard great things so far from customers and retail partners, and the label change has played a pivotal role in helping us secure new distributors and more opportunities,” said Bella Pablo, Badger Mountain Vineyard’s D2C and marketing manager. SevenFifty Daily reports that Badger Mountain is forecasting

ONE WEEK TO GO! In just one week, AWG Wine Advisors and Women for WineSense are teaming up to gather the wine business community at the newly reimagined Flora Springs Winery. We’re grateful for the incredible response to this event so far, and can’t wait to welcome everyone to St. Helena to hear from our industry-renowned guest speakers, Gina Gallo-Boisset and Jean-Charles Boisset. If you're still hoping to join us, join the waitlist and we'll reach out if space becomes available. Plans change, and seats frequently open up as the event gets closer, so take a chance and join the waitlist here: https://events.humanitix.com/wine-business-group-roundtable We can't wait to see everyone there! 📅 Thursday, August 20th 🕓 4:00-6:00 PM 📍 Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena 🍷 Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres

We're officially sold out! Our next Wine Business Group Roundtable at Flora Springs Winery on August 20th has reached capacity, and we're grateful for the incredible response from the wine community. AWG Wine Advisors and Women for WineSense are looking forward to bringing everyone together for an evening of conversation and connection, featuring guest speakers Gina Gallo-Boisset and Jean-Charles Boisset at the newly reimagined and reopened Flora Springs Winery. Still hoping to join us? Get on the waitlist! Plans change, and spots often become available as we get closer to the event. The Details Thursday, August 20th | 4:00-6:00 PM Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena Complimentary admission, wine, and hors d'oeuvres Join the waitlist! Can't wait to see everyone there!

Wine Business Group Roundtable featuring Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo Join AWG Wine Advisors as we partner with Women for WineSense for our next Wine Business Group Roundtable, an evening dedicated to conversation, connection, and community within the wine industry. RSVP here! Designed as an informal gathering for wine industry professionals, the roundtable brings together winery owners, growers, winemakers, executives, investors, service providers, industry partners, and anyone else interested in the wine industry to exchange ideas, discuss current trends, and build connections. Whether you're an industry veteran or just beginning your journey in wine, you'll find an engaging, welcoming, and informative environment. This quarter's event also offers a rare opportunity to hear from two of the most recognizable and influential leaders in the industry: Jean-Charles Boisset, of the Boisset Collection, and Gina Gallo, of E. & J. Gallo Winery. Together, they bring decades of leade

Save the Date | August 20, 2026 We're excited to announce the next Wine Business Group Roundtable, hosted by AWG Wine Advisors in partnership with Women for WineSense. Join us for another evening of conversation, connection, and community with professionals from across the wine industry. More information to come! Check back here: https://lnkd.in/e7RWMsJb

Company joins Grape Day 2026 as an industry exhibitor and hosts the inaugural Women Winemakers Luncheon, bringing together women across the Southern California wine industry. April 30, 2026 (Temecula, CA) — Encore Glass capped a landmark week in Temecula Valley wine country, participating in two standout industry events that underscored the company’s commitment to the region’s winemaking community. From a gathering of women leaders to one of the Temecula Valley’s cornerstone industry events, Encore Glass was proud to be present, connected, and engaged. On Wednesday, April 29, Encore Glass hosted its Women Winemakers Luncheon at Domenico’s Italian Chophouse at Truffle Pig Winery. The intimate afternoon brought together an accomplished and diverse group of women from across the Southern California wine industry, spanning roles from winemakers and winery owners to cork suppliers and other trade partners. The luncheon was designed as a space to share ideas, build relationships, and celebr

For most wineries, marketing still follows a familiar path: email campaigns, wine clubs, tasting room experiences, and social media. These channels continue to drive direct-to-consumer sales, but they are also becoming increasingly saturated. Reaching new customers often requires more content, more spend, and more competition for the same audience. At the same time, another force is shaping consumer behavior at scale—film and television. A single streaming series can influence travel, dining, fashion, and brand awareness almost overnight. Within those moments, wine is already present. It appears in dinner scenes, celebrations, restaurants, and quiet evenings at home, serving as a natural extension of lifestyle and hospitality. Historically, however, the bottles used on screen have rarely represented real wineries. That is beginning to change. Wine product placement is emerging as a viable and strategic marketing channel for wineries looking to expand beyond traditional touchpoin

In this episode of the WIN Insider Series, George Christie sits down with Alison Crowe, Vice President of Winemaking and Partner at Plata Wine Partners, to explore her remarkable journey through the wine industry. From her early days growing up in California’s Central Coast to studying viticulture and enology at UC Davis, Alison shares how curiosity, hands-on experience, and a willingness to take risks shaped her career across roles at Chalone Vineyard, Curtis Winery, and Bonny Doon Vineyard. She also reflects on authoring The Winemaker’s Answer Book and how translating complex winemaking concepts into practical insights has been a common thread in her work. Alison offers a candid look at today’s wine landscape, from the collaborative, client-focused model at Plata Wine Partners to the broader challenges facing the industry, including shifting consumer preferences and increased competition. She discusses the importance of making wine more approachable, the need for