Afternoon Brief, July 30th

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FRIDAY, JULY 30
TRENDING STORY
 
California Wine Country Rebuilds as Threats Persist
The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change…
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TODAY’S NEWS
 
Constellation Wins $2.3 Million in Atty’s Fees in Winery Trademark Spat
Robert Mondavi Winery owner Constellation Brands was awarded $2.3 million in attorney’s fees by a California federal judge for having to defend itself against another winery’s claims that the judge said should “never have been tried” and possibly “never been brought” at all…
Seeking Public Input on Promoting Competition in the Beer, Wine, and Spirits Markets
In response to a recent Executive Order on promoting competition in the American market, the Treasury Department has issued a request for information to solicit comments about the current market structure and competition in the U.S. beer, wine, and spirits markets…
Champagne Growers Vote to Change Century-Old Rule, Will Allow Vines to Be Spaced Farther Apart
Perhaps more than any other country, France requires its wine industry to adhere to strict guidelines based on generations of tradition. In recent years, however, even France has instituted changes — often in the name of fighting global warming…
Gallo and Grahm: Wine’s Marvel Team-Up
Scarcity of Oregon Workers Lays Ground for Challenging Harvest, Changing Industry
CRŪ Winery Opens New Santa Lucia Highlands Tasting Room
Napa Natural Wine Club Whose ‘Cult-Like’ Job Went Viral Is Even More Eccentric Than It Sounds
Black Vintners Say Securing Capital Their Biggest Challenge
Thank Official Certification for Improving Quality and the Market
Biden Administration to Invest $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
This Is the State That Drinks the Most Wine, According to Data
A Burgundy Wine Producer: Surviving Tariffs, COVID and 40% Loss of Yields
iDealwine, France’s Top Wine Auctioneer for 6 Consecutive Years
Dan Berger: Obstructing the View
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
 
Wine & Weed Symposium
August 5 – Santa Rosa, CA
Balletto Vineyards Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Premiere Dinner Series, Featuring Chef Fernando Ruiz
August 7 – Webinar
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Presents: Words & Wines in Partnership with National Kidney Foundation
August 18 – Webinar
Dueling Pianos at Acumen Wine Gallery
August 20 – Webinar
packXplore: Virtual Packaging Conference
August 25 – Webinar
Waterloo Container
 
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
 
New York Star Sommelier Arrested and Accused of Arson
The World’s Most Expensive Napa Cabernets
Is Wine Losing Its Hold on Younger Adults?
California Wine Sales Hit $40 Billion in 2020, Despite Pandemic
Farm Bureau Sponsored Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
Napa Valley Named to TIME’s Annual List of World’s Greatest Places
California Moves to Cut Off Water to Thousands of Farmers, as Drought Dries Up Rivers
Will This New Sonoma County Wine Be a Hit with Millennials?
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
Sonoma, Napa Wine Regions Well Represented Among USA Today’s ’10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021′ Nominees
Robledo Family Winery Seeks to Increase Local Production from 300 to 50,000 Cases
Wagner Vineyards: Disrupting the Wine Industry with Care
Mount Veeder Winery Wins Napa County Approval
The Hard Seltzer Craze Has Come to an End
The World’s Most Expensive Sauvignon Blancs
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