The psychoanalyst, Donald Winnicott, observed of creative life that, “It is a joy to be hidden and a disaster not to be found.” Van Gogh’s work was unappreciated for most of his life, while Kafka’s demand to have all his papers destroyed at his death is arguably, or at least should have been, the last …
As the Northern Hemisphere nears its summer months, wineries around the world are gearing up for the deluge of tourists that will soon step through their doors. That means now is the moment to bust out your calendars and decide where in the world of wine you want to visit this year. For the latter, …
This Earth Day, America’s beverage companies continue to improve recycling systems through the Every Bottle Back initiative, American Beverage says.
Treasury Wine Estates moves to “regional operating model”
The latest disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is reinforcing a broader supply chain reality. Trade lanes are now being evaluated not just on cost and transit time, but on geopolitical exposure, chokepoint risk, and the ability to preserve continuity when major routes come under stress. The latest tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are …
April 22: Country Heritage Winery Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup
Overnight temperatures dropped into the mid-20s from New York down to Virginia. What it means for a lot of wineries is far less fruit to harvest this fall.
April 22, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Free Flow Wines announces the winners of the 13th Annual KEGGY Awards, honoring outstanding partners who are advancing sustainability, quality, and innovation across the […]
Supplier scorecards are common across procurement and supply chain organizations. The problem is not that they are uncommon. The problem is that many companies still rely on a lagging measurement tool when what they really need is active supplier management. Supplier scorecards are standard practice in modern supply chains. They are built into supplier reviews, …
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In this episode Jim Duane sits down with Elizabeth Vianna to explore her unconventional path from pre-med student to one of Napa Valley’s most respected Cabernet Sauvignon producers. Elizabeth shares how a late discovery of wine in New York City led her to University of California, Davis, and ultimately to a long-term career rooted in …