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Key Wage and Hour Violations That Will Jeopardize Your Company

Key Wage and Hour Violations That Will Jeopardize Your Company

2,378 PAGA lawsuits were filed in California in 2025 resulting in settlement payments totaling $2,180,806,432! Don’t be a target! This session will highlight some of the most frequent pitfalls and provide clear, actionable guidance to help you minimize exposure. Topics include meal and rest breaks, pay calculations, final pay obligations, timekeeping practices, expense reimbursement, scheduling is

  May 26 Read more
Defining the Wine Brand Ambassador: Roles, Skills and Expectations

Defining the Wine Brand Ambassador: Roles, Skills and Expectations

Ever wondered what a Brand Ambassador actually does? The truth is, it’s a broad term that can cover a wide range of roles. Let’s break it down and bring some clarity so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you. At its core, a Brand Ambassador is someone who promotes or represents a specific brand. While the role can be filled by public figures or influencers, it’s more often everyday individua

  May 21 Read more
TN Coopers Welcomes Collin Raynaud to Sonoma Team

TN Coopers Welcomes Collin Raynaud to Sonoma Team

N Coopers, a global leader in high-quality oak solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Collin Raynaud to its Sonoma-based team. Raynaud joins the company with over a decade of specialized experience in the wine industry, strengthening TN Coopers’ commitment to providing world-class barrels and alternatives to winemakers across California...

  May 8 Read more
WSET Level 3 by Commonwealth Wine School - Advanced Certification Program

WSET Level 3 by Commonwealth Wine School - Advanced Certification Program

The Level 3 course is one of the most globally-recognized achievements in the wine industry, geared towards wine professionals or people interested in entering the wine industry...

  May 7 Read more
Hiring in the Wine Industry Has Tightened—Here’s What’s Actually Going On

Hiring in the Wine Industry Has Tightened—Here’s What’s Actually Going On

Despite the broader slowdown, many roles are still getting funded. The common thread: they’re tied directly to revenue or efficiency...

  April 29 Read more
Here’s What the Emerging Leaders Program Actually Looks Like

Here’s What the Emerging Leaders Program Actually Looks Like

We wanted to share a little more about the Emerging Leaders Program before seats fill up. This is the only cohort we're running in 2026, so if you have someone who's ready to step up, now is the time...

  April 28 Read more
Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association Appoints Tracy Covington as Executive Director

Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association Appoints Tracy Covington as Executive Director

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association (UVWA) has appointed Tracy Covington as its executive director, succeeding Ali Rodgers, who stepped down as her family relocates from the area...

  April 9 Read more
Family Winemakers of CA to Host Social Media Workshop in Healdsburg

Family Winemakers of CA to Host Social Media Workshop in Healdsburg

Family Winemakers of California invites winery teams and small business owners to a hands-on Sonoma County Social Media Workshop, taking place Wednesday, May 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Smith Story Wines at Bacchus Landing...

  April 9 Read more
V. Sattui Winery Announces New Winemaking Leadership Team with Promotion of Jason Moravec to Director of Winemaking and Audrie Walsh to Winemaker

V. Sattui Winery Announces New Winemaking Leadership Team with Promotion of Jason Moravec to Director of Winemaking and Audrie Walsh to Winemaker

V. Sattui Winery, a family-owned estate in St. Helena, Napa Valley, is proud to announce the elevation of two key leaders within its winemaking team: Jason Moravec to Director of Winemaking and Audrie Walsh to Winemaker...

  April 6 Read more
OpEd: The Question of Mentorship⏤Is This Something Every Burgeoning Wine Professional Needs?

OpEd: The Question of Mentorship⏤Is This Something Every Burgeoning Wine Professional Needs?

It is said that when you start off in the industry⏤in farm management or a winery, in marketing or sales, retail, restaurant, as a wine scholar or “sommelier” (these days, not everyone who studies as a sommelier actually walks restaurant floors)⏤it’s good to have a mentor or two....

  March 31 Read more
Wine Road Celebrates the 26-Year Legacy of Leadership by Executive Director Beth Costa Upon Her Retirement

Wine Road Celebrates the 26-Year Legacy of Leadership by Executive Director Beth Costa Upon Her Retirement

After 26 incredible years of promoting Northern Sonoma County, Wine Road announces the retirement of its beloved Executive Director, Beth Costa...

  March 24 Read more
The Future of Wine: How AI Is Transforming Employment in the Wine Industry

The Future of Wine: How AI Is Transforming Employment in the Wine Industry

The buzz around AI has made it clear that it is increasingly relevant in both daily life and workplace. In fact, you’re already using AI without realizing it...

  March 17 Read more
Spring Is the Perfect Time to Strengthen Your Leadership Team

Spring Is the Perfect Time to Strengthen Your Leadership Team

Our Supervisors Toolkit workshop on April 8 & 14 focuses on developing exactly these capabilities through hands-on practice and personalized insights from the DiSC® assessment...

  March 10 Read more
Wine Women Scholarship Window Is Now Open!

Wine Women Scholarship Window Is Now Open!

We are proud to share that WINE WOMEN’s Scholarship Program is open for 2026...

  March 4 Read more
Amaterra Winery Names Morgan White as Head Winemaker

Amaterra Winery Names Morgan White as Head Winemaker

Amaterra Winery, the acclaimed Portland-based winery and restaurant rooted in a “For the Love of the Earth” philosophy, today announced the promotion of Morgan White to Head Winemaker...

  March 2 Read more