California’s new EPR packaging regulations became effective May 1, 2026, yet most small wineries have barely heard of them. This article explains who may qualify as a producer, how the small producer exemption works, upcoming registration deadlines, and the packaging records wineries may soon need to maintain.

There are 4 aspects of the program:

Registering your winery

Paying the processing fee after bottling

Implementing the CRV collection and reporting

Updating your labels

With rising inflation and operating costs, winery owners are looking for ways to manage the bottom line without raising prices. 

The sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank is a reminder to stay calm and to focus on what you can control: your cash management procedures.

I hope you are pleased with this year's harvest. Good luck with your final picks. Since everyone is busy with either crush or club runs, I have some light reading for you. Grab a glass of your favorite harvest beverage, and settle in with some fun articles. Cheers!

Veraison has started pretty much everywhere, so that means that harvest is just around the corner. But, let’s enjoy the present moment and the glorious summer sunshine! Find a cool place to sit, grab a glass of wine, and let’s get started.

Harvest has started! And with warm temperatures in the forecast, it promises to be fast and furious. I have some lighthearted topics for you this month to keep you entertained during those overnight punchdown sessions. Grab a glass of your favorite harvest beverage, and let’s get started.

I am not a huge fan of QuickBooks Online, however for some situations, it is a good choice. Here is my list of the Pros and Cons to QBO for a winery.

On September 8th, California AB2257 was passed that expanded the list of workers that are excluded from some aspect of the bill.