More Intelligence. Deeper Connections. Bigger Growth. Join us for the reveal of the latest Commerce7 features built to help your winery know your customers better, work smarter, and grow faster. See what's coming straight from the Commerce7 team, ask your questions live, and leave knowing exactly how to put it all to work. June 2nd, 2026 | 10am PDT Register Now On June 2, we're launching 10+ new features , built to bring more intelligence to every touchpoint. From AI-fueled personalization to predictive insights and everything in between, we're putting more power into your team's hands. Know your customer better ‍ Every interaction is an opportunity. We’re giving you a richer, more complete picture of who your guests are and what they love, ensuring every touchpoint feels intentional. Predict what happens next Stop reacting and start anticipating. Your team will get the insights they need to make smarter decisions before the moment passes. Communicate at the right moment The right mes

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,

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Two Carneros Regions. One Premium Pinot Opportunity. A premium sourcing opportunity for wineries refining Pinot Noir programs, planning future bottlings, or building out private label offerings. Carneros is widely respected for producing Pinot Noir with bright acidity, layered red fruit, and elegant structure, thanks to its cool coastal influence and long growing season. The listing includes both Sonoma Carneros and Napa Carneros lots, with the flexibility to combine them into a larger Carneros offering. As wineries continue shaping Pinot Noir programs for upcoming releases, listings like this offer timely access to quality Carneros wine from two of California’s most recognized Pinot-producing regions. Napa and Sonoma each contribute distinct character and terroir influence, creating strong blending and standalone opportunities. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this highlight how the platform helps win

Excited to share big news — The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law is now part of Barnes Beverage Group!🍷🍸 After more than 30 years of serving the industry, we are thrilled to announce that wineandspiritslaw.com has been acquired by Barnes Beverage Group, a leader in alcohol beverage law and compliance. Since 1991, The Digest (often called “the Red Books”) has been the trusted resource for wine, spirits, and beer professionals navigating the complex world of federal and state regulations. What began as a quarterly printed publication by Mary Kramer has grown into the industry’s premier online compliance database — helping thousands of producers, wholesalers, importers, and retailers stay informed and compliant. We are confident that this next chapter under Barnes Beverage Group will strengthen and expand The Digest while preserving everything that has made it indispensable. Our commitment remains the same: delivering clear, practical, and reliable guidance so you can focus on building

Crystal Springs: A New Napa Name to Watch Now available: Premium grapes from the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA — an opportunity to source fruit from one of Napa Valley’s newest and most distinctive hillside appellations. Officially established as an AVA in 2024, Crystal Springs sits along the western face of the Vaca Range and is defined by its volcanic soils, steep hillside vineyards, cooling fog influence, and elevations ranging from roughly 400–1,400 feet. Wines from the region are known for their deep concentration, rich aromatics, structure, and freshness. Listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure site-driven Napa fruit with emerging AVA prestige, while vineyard sourcing decisions for upcoming vintages are actively underway. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and vineyard listings like these Premium Napa Valley Crystal Springs grapes highlight how the platform helps wineries secure distinctive, high

Not every winery operates the same way — boutique wineries, micro- and regional producers, and large-scale operations all have different testing demands. Enzytec™ adapts to the winery — supporting: Manual testing Semi-automated workflows Fully automated analyzer integration Precision without complexity — wineries get highly accurate enzymatic analysis without creating extra workflow burden. Consistent, repeatable results — critical for fermentation monitoring, blending decisions, final product release, and vintage consistency. Scale at your own pace — wineries can grow from manual to automated testing without changing plat

Join us for a casual summer BBQ with friends and family amongst the vineyards of Napa Valley! Enjoy drinks from our local wineries and breweries and food from our local restaurants. Meet & support your local farmers, winemakers and chefs, while enjoying live music, dancing and games! This event is open to all, not exclusive to Farm Bureau members! Invite your friends and family for an evening of fun! Get tickets here.

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