A Distinctive Cabernet Franc Opportunity As wineries continue evaluating fruit sources for the 2026 harvest, some opportunities offer more than just tonnage. Now available: Premium Cabernet Franc grapes from Napa Valley's Crystal Springs AVA, one of the region's newest appellations and an area quickly attracting attention for its hillside vineyards, volcanic soils, and distinctive growing conditions. Cabernet Franc has become increasingly important for wineries seeking both blending flexibility and standalone varietal programs. Combined with the unique terroir of Crystal Springs, this offering represents an opportunity to secure fruit from a region still defining its identity while delivering the quality and pedigree buyers expect from Napa Valley. As vineyard sourcing conversations continue through the summer, listings like this provide wineries the chance to secure distinctive fruit while availability remains available. View Listing Some of the most interesting opportunities in the

A Different Side of Napa Cabernet Some vineyard opportunities come with fruit. Others come with a story. Now available: Premium Cabernet Sauvignon from the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA, one of Napa Valley's newest appellations and a region already attracting attention for its volcanic soils, hillside terrain, and distinctive growing conditions. Crystal Springs became Napa Valley's newest nested AVA in 2024 and is known as an all-hillside appellation along the western face of the Vaca Range. For wineries sourcing fruit for the 2026 harvest, opportunities like this offer more than access to premium Cabernet Sauvignon. They provide a chance to work with fruit from a region that is still establishing its identity and reputation, creating the potential to build compelling vineyard stories alongside future vintages. As vineyard sourcing activity continues through the summer, listings like this highlight why many wineries begin evaluating fruit opportunities months before harvest arriv

Where Coastal Influence Meets Premium Pinot Now available: 2026 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from West Petaluma — Spring Hill Vineyard offers a premium vineyard sourcing opportunity from one of the most sought-after cool-climate growing areas in California. The West Petaluma area sits within the broader Sonoma Coast region and benefits from strong coastal influence, cooling fog, and extended ripening conditions, helping Pinot Noir develop bright acidity, layered red fruit character, and elegant structure. Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir remains highly regarded for its balance of freshness and complexity, making it a cornerstone for many premium Pinot Noir programs. As the industry moves into June, vineyard sourcing conversations are becoming increasingly active. Wineries are evaluating fruit availability, refining production plans, and securing vineyard partnerships before harvest commitments begin to tighten. Listings like this provide buyers the opportunity to connect early and secure fruit from

Volcanic Hillsides. Napa Structure. Now available: Premium Cabernet Sauvignon from the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA — a rare opportunity to source fruit from Napa Valley’s newest and highly distinctive hillside appellation. Officially established in 2024, the Crystal Springs AVA is known for its steep volcanic hillsides, cooling maritime influence, and elevations ranging from 400–1,400 feet. These conditions help produce Cabernet Sauvignon with deep concentration, rich aromatics, freshness, and structured tannins. Unlike vineyards higher up on Howell Mountain, Crystal Springs sits below the inversion layer, allowing vines to benefit from both warm afternoon sun and cool nighttime conditions. The result is Cabernet Sauvignon that balances power with elegance, making this AVA increasingly sought after by premium producers. As vineyard sourcing decisions continue across Napa Valley, listings like this provide wineries the opportunity to secure distinctive, site-driven Cabernet earl

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

Hillside Cabernet Franc, Elevated Now available: Premium Cabernet Franc grapes from the Crystal Springs AVA in Napa Valley — a rare opportunity to source fruit from one of the region’s newest and most distinctive hillside appellations. Crystal Springs is defined by its rugged volcanic soils, steep slopes, and elevations reaching up to 1,400 feet , creating ideal conditions for producing fruit with intensity, structure, and layered aromatics . Cabernet Franc thrives in this environment, developing deep color, expressive aromatics, and a balance of ripe fruit and mineral character that makes it highly desirable for both blending and premium standalone wines. With vineyard sourcing decisions actively underway, listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure distinctive, site-driven fruit early and build future vintages around emerging Napa terroir.

Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors (March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir from Papapietro Perry (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States. Judging took place February 18-19, 2026. Competition this year was stellar, says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production: “Year after year, our judges continue to be impressed with the depth in each category. The quality of product was fantastic!” Wh

From Midnight Mocktails to Croatian Coasts: The Top Travel Trends Stealing Wine Country's Thunder As travelers eagerly plan their next getaways, the tourism landscape is shifting—fast. Driven by changing values, advancing tech, and global events, how we explore the world in 2025 looks very different than it did just a few years ago. From AI-crafted itineraries to wellness retreats designed around your sleep cycle, travel today is more curated, personal, and purpose-driven than ever. But while adventurers chase hot springs in Iceland and food tours in Tokyo, one classic destination is quietly slipping from the spotlight: wine country. Once a top choice for weekend getaways and special occasions, winery visits are on the decline. And for the wine industry, that’s more than just a hospitality hiccup—it’s a missed opportunity to turn curious sippers into lifelong fans. Understanding this season’s top travel trends isn’t just about keeping up. It&rsq

It’s one of those cliches that turns out to be true: “AI isn’t coming for your job, but someone using AI is.” Artificial Intelligence will turn out to be the next real “killer app”. The last one that completely transformed the Internet and the way you work was Social Media. Before that, it was email. Putting AI in the same category as email and social media should give you a sense of just how transformative this technology is and will become. But how to incorporate it into your daily DtC efforts is the subject of regular debate and discussion. We believe it is best used not to write copy for your website or email campaigns but rather to fuel your creative juices. It turns out that while AI’s current copywriting capability is good, we don’t think it is yet so good that it can authentically communicate the uniqueness and personal voice that is so important to successful communications and campaigns. However, it sure can generate great ideas

The Partnership Will Feature a “Sonoma in the City” Cloud Club Theme & New Wine Region Video Series Building on the success of their partnership which began shortly before Spring Training this year, the Sonoma County Winegrowers and the San Francisco Giants are teaming up for a “Sonoma in the City” theme in the Cloud Club, one of Oracle Park’s private lounges. During twelve (12) home games from August 25 through September 13, the Cloud Club will exclusively feature wines, winegrowers and wineries from the iconic region.  The San Francisco Giants historic hiring of Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein last year established  the team as the first professional sports organization to invest in the wine industry. This partnership underscores the Giants dedication to providing exceptional gameday experiences by cultivating the look, taste and feel of Sonoma County throughout the Cloud Club for all visitors.  “This is an incredible opport