Premium Merlot Starts with the Right Vineyard By early July, many wineries are balancing two priorities: staying focused on the vineyard while looking ahead to the wines they'll be bottling and releasing in the months to come. That's where opportunities like this Hi-Grade Alexander Valley Merlot can make a difference. Grown in Geyserville on Certified Sustainable vineyards planted in 1990, this fruit has a long track record of producing premium-quality Merlot for a major winery. The vineyard has consistently delivered clean, high-quality fruit year after year and is now available for a new buyer. Alexander Valley has long been recognized for producing Merlot with generous dark fruit, balanced structure, and excellent versatility, making it a valuable addition to both premium blends and standalone varietal programs. As wineries continue evaluating fruit opportunities for the 2026 harvest, listings like this provide the chance to secure a proven vineyard source before harvest planning e

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

Premium Alexander Valley Merlot Now Available Merlot has quietly re-established itself as one of the wine industry's most versatile varietals. While Cabernet Sauvignon often takes center stage, Merlot continues to play a critical role in premium blending programs and has earned renewed appreciation as a standalone wine. Its approachability, rich fruit profile, and versatility make it a valuable option for wineries looking to expand portfolios or refine existing programs. Now available: Hi-Grade Alexander Valley Merlot. Alexander Valley is known for producing Merlot with generous dark fruit character, balanced structure, and excellent depth, making it a natural fit for both premium blends and varietal bottlings. As wineries continue evaluating sourcing opportunities for upcoming releases, listings like this offer flexibility while maintaining the quality expected from one of Sonoma County's most respected growing regions. View Listing The strongest winery programs are built by keeping

The games are far apart and the ticket prices astronomical, so while the United States gets to play co-host with Canada and Mexico to this summer’s FIFA World Cup, most of us will be watching the matches from home. Four years ago, 1.5 billion people watched the final between Argentina and France. This time should be poised to bring in even more viewers.  This year’s tournament will involve 48 teams from around the globe, the largest ever number to compete, growing from what used to be 32. That means lots of games to take in, with 12 groupings of 4 countries each kicking things off on June 11 for what is known as the Group Stage.  The United States is in Group D and will play each team in its group to qualify for the Knockout Stage. It plays Paraguay June 12 in Los Angeles; Australia June 19 in Seattle; and Turkey June 26 in Los Angeles.  Eventually, that 48 number goes down to 32 – the Knockouts start June 28. The pace quickens from there, with that Round of 32 dwindling

Looking Beyond Domestic Sourcing? Now available: Bulk Wine From Italy — an opportunity for wineries, private label brands, and import-focused programs to explore international sourcing options from one of the world's most recognized wine-producing countries. Italian wines continue to play an important role across a wide range of market segments, offering buyers the ability to diversify portfolios, develop private label programs, and explore new sourcing opportunities. As wineries and brands evaluate inventory needs and future releases, listings like this provide access to wine beyond traditional domestic sourcing channels. Whether you're expanding an existing portfolio or exploring new opportunities for custom programs, imported bulk wine can offer both flexibility and differentiation in a competitive marketplace. 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 wineries explore s

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

Wine club retention should be about making your experience feel like an extension of your tasting room. The best wine clubs don’t operate like traditional ecommerce subscriptions, nor should they. For products like toothpaste, cleaning supplies, or pet food, it makes sense to ship a package at a regular cadence for a regular price. Wine doesn’t behave like that. Customers want to explore different varieties and vintages of wine depending on the season. Some months they’re celebrating and opening multiple bottles. Others they’re slowing down or stocking up their collection. When a wine club is treated like an extension of the tasting room, customers want to be a part of it. When it feels like a commodity subscription, the experience falls apart. Quick Wins to Improve Wine Club Retention Wine club cancellations often come down to a few controllable factors. Customers end up with too much wine, don’t have flexibility to manage shipments, or don’t feel like they’re getting anything beyond

Four 2026 Napa Valley Grape Listings from One Source This month’s featured grape offerings bring together four red varietals from the same seller, giving wineries a focused opportunity to explore multiple lots through one point of contact. From the bold color and structure of Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot to the depth, lift, and blending flexibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this collection offers winemakers a practical way to build or refine a 2026 red wine program with intention. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for a standalone bottling, strengthening a Bordeaux-style blend, or planning ahead for the coming harvest, these listings provide a strong starting point for conversations around availability, fit, and program needs. Cabernet Franc An expressive red variety that can bring lift, aromatics, and finesse to blends or standalone bottlings. View Listing Petite Verdot A classic blending variety with color, tannin, and aromatic intensity for Bordeaux-style program

Pure non-Saccharomyces Yeast  FREEZE DRIED FROOTZEN™ A pure Pichia Kluyveri boosting fruit flavors in wine. Amazing in white and rosé wines, bringing an additional touch of complexity in red wines too. Learn more This product is now delivered in a user friendly freeze dried format that does not require a -40°C freezer. FROOTZEN™  A pure Pichia Kluyveri boosting fruit flavors in wine. Amazing in white and rosé wines, bringing an additional touch of complexity in red wines too. Learn more This product is delivered to the winery on dry ice. It can be stored for a short time on dry ice until used, or for longer term storage, in a -40 °C freezer. Watch Testimonial Video OCTAVE A pure strain of Lachancea thermotolerans (formerly Klyveromyces thermotolerans) selected for its capacity to increase the acidity in white and rosé wines and adding to the flavor complexity with stone fruits notes. As a consequence

2025 Dry Creek Valley — Cabernet Sauvignon This excellent bulk wine listing features over 8,600 gal. of 2025 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Lytton Manor Vineyard, a site known for its certified organic farming and deep-rooted commitment to sustainable viticulture. Grown in one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Cabernet regions, this offering reflects the balance, structure, and varietal purity that Dry Creek Valley is known for — delivering fruit well-suited for premium standalone bottlings or strategic blending programs. Backed by a long-standing reputation for quality and consistency, Lytton Manor Vineyard provides both pedigree and transparency, with direct access to availability details and grower insights through the listing. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for your core program or exploring new vineyard partnerships for the future, this is an opportunity to secure Cabernet Sauvignon from a trusted and proven source: View Listing Good Wine