Home Afternoon Brief Afternoon Brief, December 15th Afternoon Brief Afternoon Brief, December 15th By Editor - December 15, 2020 104 0 Advertisement TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 TRENDING STORY International Experts Discuss a Reimagined Wine Industry at Wine2Wine Business Forum At the virtual exhibition, professionals from around the globe focused their attention on inclusivity, and how transparency, empathy, and equity can transform the business of wine… TODAY’S NEWS WSU Researchers Discover New Methods to Fight Invasive Yeast in Red Winemaking New research from Washington State University scientists has revealed better techniques to fight a barrel-dwelling spoilage yeast that has frustrated winemakers for decades… Prowein Business Report 2020 Available Now According to Prof. Simone Loose, Director of the Institute for Wine and Beverage Research at the University of Geisenheim, the ProWein Business Report is the first report worldwide to quantify the global impact of Covid-19 on the different areas of the wine sector and to measure the expectations for the necessary future direction of the wine industry… As the Wine Industry Grapples with Change, Its Educational Institutions Evolve As the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas (CMS-A) reels from scandals, some members of the wine world question the significance and longevity of wine education institutions. But not all certification programs are created equal… How Heat Waves Impact Wine Grapes Meet the Winners of 2020 Wine, Spirits + Beer Industry Awards by North Bay Business Journal Wine Tourism: Brutal Year, Bright Future Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the First U.S. Beverage Alcohol Wholesaler to Join the National Minority Supplier Development Council The Future of Wine: VIVANT® Presents the World’s First Live Streaming Wine Experience Platform How Beverage Alcohol Retailers and Brands Can Drive Growth in Early 2021 Facing Cold Weather and COVID-19 Australian Wine Industry ‘Not All Doom and Gloom’ ‘Cataclysmic Change’ to Sweep Through Wine Industry Dates for Prowine Asia 2022 in Singapore Announced Massandra, Historic Crimean Estate, Has Been Sold Millennials and Gen Z Could Save the Wine Industry BLOGS Booze Rules – the Direct Shipping Wars Soil Texture and Vineyard Management Holiday Shipping: Avoid Delays During the Busy End to OND Is Stealing Wine the Right Choice for a Life of Crime? We All Know to Meet Our Customers Where They Are — Here’s How to Do That Better WINEINDUSTRY.JOBS Wine Club Sales Manager California Wineries & Vineyards – Anywhere (Remote) Maintenance and Service Supervisor ATPGroup – Windsor, California, USA Store Manager Moderne Barn Wine and Spirits – Armonk, NY, USA More Wine Industry Jobs PEOPLE George Christie on the Wine Industry Network’s Virtual Conference Ryan Hodgins of FEL Wines Wins Wine, Beer & Spirits Industry Awards Mendocino County Winemaker Category This Winemaker Is Inspired by Other Wine Women, Loves Genache and Appreciates a Vintage Jerk — Meet Molly Lonborg Somms Fight for Survival Post-Covid Ronald du Preez of Santa Rosa’s Sugarloaf Crush Wins a North Bay Wine, Beer & Spirits Industry Award SUPPLIER NEWS Renewal Hemp and Straw – Unique Labeling Materials Made from Alternative Fibers Sonoma County Wine Marketing Tech Startup Vinteractive Recognized in WINnovation Awards for AI-Based Email System Ciatti Global Market Report, December 2020 Holiday Shopping Data Shows DTC Gains for WineDirect Clients More Supplier News VINEYARD & WINERY The Future of Agriculture in a Changing Climate Fox Creek Wines in McLaren Vale Purchased by Great Mates Woman-Owned Winery Teneral Cellars Supports Generation W Through Sip with a Purpose Initiative Local Small Businesses Portland Cider Co. and Blue Star Donuts Support One Another with Blueberry Bourbon Basil Cider Partnership Six Greek Wine Producers to Explore Advertisement