Tony Lombardi: Blending Family Tradition, Good Wine, and Philanthropy

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Tony Lombardi of Lombardi Wines (who remains one of the nicest people in the industry). Since I last wrote about Lombardi Wines, they’ve been busy crafting some seriously impressive wines and building on his family’s rich legacy. Tony founded the winery in 2013 as […]
Balletto Family Winery: An Evolution from Vegetables to Grapes

The story of Balletto Family Winery unfolds from the roots of a farm-to-table narrative. The story starts sadly when, after the untimely death of his father, John Balletto, at the age of 17, began growing produce in 1977 beside his mother, Hazel. The History The farming business grew and in […]
Sixty Years of Reflection in Rodney Strong Refresh

After 60 years of success, many companies sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride – especially if nothing is amiss. But if you have a history of innovation, you decide to rethink everything – looking both forward and backward to figure out how to get positioned for the next 60 […]