California Could Face Grape Shortage // Saga Robotics bets big on US vineyards with new GM, fresh capital for UV-C ‘bots: 'Chemical free winegrowing is the holy grail'

Despite a recent overabundance of grapes, California could face a paradoxical shortage of wine this year.

During the 2025 California wine grape season, Saga Robotics increased treated acreage tenfold and expects to nearly triple it again in 2026.

See how InnoVint is bringing practical AI into winery operations. From photo-based analysis import to voice-driven reports and automated work order creation, learn what’s live now and what’s coming next.

Napa Valley's historic Trubody Ranch and vineyards have a new owner, and it's a name some might recognize.

A major genetic analysis reports no association between alcohol consumption and overall cancer risk, offering a more nuanced view than some headline health warnings.

Napa County planning commissioners gave the green light for a winery production expansion and a new winery building and ag storage, among several other changes, at Diamond Creek Vineyards.

Consumers cut back on alcohol for health--but still see wine as the "healthier" choice.

There are many reasons US consumers aren't drinking wine, but health isn't as important as you might think.

Launching in May 2026, Paso Robles Wine Month (PRWM) is a new national initiative celebrating the wines, culture and community of Paso Robles.

The update marks the first time its bottle design has been revamped in decades.

As part of the Parici project in organic farming, which aims to test copper-free routes, ITAB launched the first viticulture Living-lab in the Southeast on January 16.

In an effort to rapidly scale agricultural technology for specialty crop production, Reservoir announced the grand opening of its on-farm innovation hub in Salinas, California, which includes multiple innovation barns and 24 acres of test fields in production.

Why so much of the same?

Reports that the largest alcohol companies are sitting on $22 billion in inventory should make every independent and mid-size Maker and distributor pause. Not because it’s your inventory, but because it’s clogging everyone else’s shelves.

While trade policy ultimately remains unchanged, it would be a mistake to conclude that nothing happened.

The AI wealth surge is driving San Francisco Bay Area second-home purchases from Wine Country to the Central Coast — even internationally.

Scheduled Monday, October 26 and Tuesday October 27 at Pier 36

We are pleased to share the provisional programme of talks for IWINETC 2026, featuring an exciting lineup of expert speakers and engaging sessions that offer