What A 250 Year Old Winery Teaches Us About Bracing For A Future Of Radical Adaptation
What A 250 Year Old Winery Teaches Us About Bracing For A Future Of Radical Adaptation
February 2026
The winery that produced Julia Child’s favorite California wine has laid off its winemaking staff
One of California’s most important and historic vineyards has shut down its winemaking headquarters.
🎧Ep. 2612 From Etna Slopes and Vatican Kitchens to New York’s Dining Scene with Chef Salvo Lo Castro
Welcome to episode 2612 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 231 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is…
Architecting Agentic Operations for Supply Chain – A Practical View of A2A and MCP
The conversation around AI in supply chain is evolving. We have moved beyond proofs of concept and isolated copilots. The central question is no longer whether an agent can summarize a planning report or respond to a transportation exception. The real question is this: Can AI systems operate across domains, under governance, and at production …
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Wine Business Institute Update: Wine Needs to Focus on Consumers (Op-Ed)
To understand the urgency of a shift to fact-based decision making, we must look at the disconnect between industry gatekeeping and genuine consumer appeal. By Damien Wilson, Ph.D. As I […]
Lucerne Capital Management Appoints Frank Austin as Portfolio Manager
February 18, 2026 (Greenwich, CT) — Lucerne Capital Management announced today that Frank Austin has joined the firm as a Portfolio Manager, where he will be responsible for leading the […]
6 of the Best Sauvignon Blancs From Austria (and Slovenia)
The wine world produces oceans of Sauvignon Blanc. The grape is grown just about everywhere, from North and South America to Europe and South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. When in doubt, a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc will usually be a reliable and affordable choice for food pairings that call for white wine. I’ve written …
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The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery
Late last year, the management team at Three Roads Brewing, which operates taprooms in Farmville and Lynchburg, Va., considered the McDonald’s McValue Menu. It delivered dependable daily deals, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and double cheeseburgers for around $3 each. Why not create a similar value-driven beer menu for Three Roads? During December’s holiday season, …
The VinePair Podcast: Should Wineries Prioritize Urban Tasting Rooms?
One way wineries can reach younger consumers is by meeting them where they are. And nowhere are young people more concentrated than in urban spaces. Rather than inviting consumers to the physical vineyards, can urban tasting rooms foster a fun and fuss-free environment that attracts Millennial and Gen Z drinkers? Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” …
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Meet the AAPI Chefs and Winemakers Headlining the Upcoming AAPI Food & Wine: NYC
What began as a small gathering in Oregon to connect Asian American winemakers and chefs has grown into a national platform celebrating fermentation and community. When Lois Cho, executive director and founder of the AAPI Food & Wine Festival, announced her plans for an edition of the event in New York City, she sparked speculation …
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