All posts by Miles Smith
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How Kivelstadt’s Sam Baron Brought The Orchard Into The Winery
Kivelstadt Cellars & Weingarten Winemaker Sam Baron said he’s never been one who’s afraid to experiment. When he’s not making wine, the potter, painter and...
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Gamble Announces Changing of the Guard at Winemaker
Tom Gamble announced the appointment of Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky of Atelier Melka as winemakers. Jim Close, who has served as founding winemaker since...
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How Destination Wineries Make Weddings Work
It goes without saying that for most wineries, it’s first and foremost about the wine. That being said, wine is often served in tasting rooms...
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Balletto Vineyards Adds DTC Manager
Balletto Vineyards, a family-owned, estate winery in Sonoma County, is proud to add Michael Longerbeam to its team. Michael joins as Direct to Consumer (DTC)...
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Does an Urban Tasting Room Suit Your Brand?
Editor’s Note: This originally ran in the May/June issue of Vintner Magazine Since the early 2000s, a well-established family farm situated in Dayton, Oregon has...
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The Steps Baldacci Took To Becoming a Luxury Brand
This is part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the American wine community from across the United States. Vintner Magazine will share...
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Elevate Wine Quality with Flash Détente
As winemakers, we often believe the more blood, sweat, and tears we pour into our grapes, the more worthy they are of that coveted Reserve...
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Three Things Two DTC Wineries Did To Build Momentum
There’s no way around it — wine drinkers have a lot of wineries to choose from. And, yet, somehow, with so many to sample, many...
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What Smaller Events Can Do For Your Winery
Spacious ballrooms and lavish event centers are regular fixtures at destination wineries, which are a popular venue for large gatherings like weddings. But there’s value...
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Date Set for 2023 DTC Wine Symposium
Presented by and a fundraiser for Free the Grapes!, the popular Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium returns for its 16th year on January 18-19, 2023,...
