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Host Lauren Heindel, from InnoVint, sits down with wine industry experts in finance to winemaking and dives deep into topics to help you run better wine businesses.

  1. 12/01/2025

    Winemaking for Multiple Brands with Modern Technology

    In this episode of Expert Talks, powered by InnoVint, host Lauren Heindel chats with Mike Tracy, Director of Winemaking for Trois Noix and Consulting Winemaker for Peter Paul Wines. Mike shares his journey from early exposure to viticulture in Sonoma County to managing multiple wine brands with data-driven strategies.This episode highlights the distinct challenges of working across both estate wineries and custom crush facilities, the importance of small details in winemaking, and balancing wine styles across different labels. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the art and discipline behind multi-brand winemaking and the pivotal role data plays in ensuring wine quality.

    26 min

  2. 11/12/2025

    Behind The Scenes of Harvest Watch 2025

    Join InnoVint on a special bonus episode of Expert Talks as host Lauren Heindel sits down with Anna Muthig, the data analyst behind Harvest Watch, InnoVint's new real-time harvest progression dashboard. They discuss the origins and functionality of this innovative tool, which offers real-time data on harvest progression, improving informed decisions during harvest. Anna shares her journey from working in wine production to specializing in data analytics and explains how Harvest Watch helps winemakers from different regions track their harvest progress, validate their decisions, and respond to environmental factors like air quality and fire risk. Discover how this tool is continuously evolving based on user feedback and find out how you can contribute to its development.

    16 min
  3. 6 Steps to Align Your Winery Supply and Demand

    09/25/2025

    6 Steps to Align Your Winery Supply and Demand

    Are you running out of your best-selling wine too soon? Or stuck with cases collecting dust? 🍷In this episode of Expert Talks, we sit down with Andrea Savaiano, a strategy and operations consultant, to unpack how wineries can align supply with demand.Andrea shares a repeatable, step-by-step process that small and mid-sized wineries can use to:✅ Forecast sales and production with confidence✅ Map inventory against real demand✅ Build actionable plans with clear accountability✅ Revisit strategies annually for lasting successListen to the full episode, and subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop on our web hub: innovint.us/expert-talks

    23 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    Managing Custom Crush from Both Sides

    In this episode of Expert Talks, host Lauren Heindel chats with Alison Crowe, Vice President of Winemaking at Plata Wine Partners, about the intricacies of custom crushing in the wine industry. Alison, with extensive experience in custom crush partnerships, breaks down her step-by-step framework for successful collaborations between wineries and custom crush providers. This episode is a must-watch for wineries considering custom crush services or looking to offer them.

    18 min

  5. 07/09/2025

    What to Expect When Buying or Selling a Winery

    In this episode of Expert Talks by InnoVint, host Lauren Heindel sits down with Erik McLaughlin, managing partner at METIS, to discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the wine industry. Erik shares his journey into the winery M&A niche, insights on market trends, and types of deals that are currently prevalent in the industry. He provides a detailed look into how wineries are valued and what motivates sellers and buyers in today's market. The episode covers essential tips for winery owners considering a sale, including the importance of early advisor involvement and financial cleanliness. Erik highlights the keys to post-merger success and how to manage buyer and seller expectations. This episode is packed with valuable information for winery owners, investors, and anyone interested in the intricacies of winery M&A. Connect with Erik at METIS. Check out all the episodes and supporting articles in our Expert Talks web hub!

    21 min

  6. 05/27/2025

    Winemaking Mistakes No One Talks About with Jim Duane (part 2)

    Expert Talks is a video podcast series presented by InnoVint, featuring interviews with wine industry experts on key topics in winemaking, finance, compliance, and more. In Part 2 of our conversation with Jim Duane, Winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and host of the Inside Winemaking podcast, we take a deeper dive into two important and often stressful realities of running a winery: TCA & smoke taint: How to detect, triage, and avoid these common wine faultsManaging a winery like a business: Advice on labor strategy, loans, and capital expensesJim shares practical advice from his years running a small, quality-focused Napa Valley winery, and offers a transparent look at the financial trade-offs and decision-making that owners and winemakers face every day.

    26 min

  7. 05/14/2025

    Winemaking Mistakes No One Talks About with Jim Duane (part 1)

    Expert Talks is a video podcast series presented by InnoVint, featuring interviews with wine industry experts on key topics in winemaking, finance, compliance, and more. In this episode, Jim Duane, Winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and host of the Inside Winemaking podcast, joins us to share his take on two essential topics: identifying and addressing wine faults and how to be resource-savvy in a small winery setting. Jim brings a practical, transparent perspective from years of hands-on experience in Napa Valley, working in both large-scale and small, quality-driven winery environments. This is a must-listen for any winemaker, cellar lead, or production manager looking to level up. Connect with Jim: → Inside Winemaking Podcast View the InnoVint Expert Talks Hub + Subscribe to never miss an episode! → innovint.us/expert-talks

    22 min

  8. 04/08/2025

    How to Have The Most Error-Free Bottling Run

    Expert Talks is a video podcast series presented by InnoVint, featuring interviews with wine industry experts on key topics in winemaking, finance, compliance, and more. In this episode, Melissa Hackett walks us through the must-have protocol to have a seamless bottling run. Listen to her bottling prep checklists, common mistakes teams make day of, and tactical tips on how to avoid them. Connect with Melissa → https://wineunfilteredconsulting.com/ View the InnoVint Expert Talks Hub + Subscribe to never miss an episode!→ ⁠innovint.us/expert-talks

    14 min
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Host Lauren Heindel, from InnoVint, sits down with wine industry experts in finance to winemaking and dives deep into topics to help you run better wine businesses.

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