Afternoon Brief, January 6th


FRIDAY, JANUARY 06
TRENDING STORY

University Researchers Studying Impact of Smoke Taint in Wine With wildfires now a part of life in British Columbia, university researchers are studying how wildfire smoke impacts the province’s wine industry…


FEATURED ARTICLE

Expert Editorial: What Will Consumers Be Drinking in 2023? With prices of Champagne and white Burgundy remaining strong, lesser known wine regions, such as Sicily and the Maremma, will gain more attention in 2023…



TODAY’S NEWS

California Gains Ground on the London International Vintners Exchange Is the ‘king’ of fine wine set to lose its crown? According to Liv-ex’s 2022 year-end report, Bordeaux faces leadership threats on the secondary market…
DTC Wine Symposium 2023: Sponsor Sessions to Showcase Best Practices, New Tools and Solutions Sponsor Sessions, breakout presentations managed by the wine industry’s leading suppliers, provide DTC Wine Symposium registrants with tools and tips for addressing common challenges…
Sans Wine Co. Sues Sans by Taejin Beverage Inc. for Trademark Infringement
Tim Carl. Local Tastes: The 2023 Outlook: Brutal for the Wine Industry but Good for Consumers
Wineries Take Role as Forest Guardians
WSU Students Win Wine Business Competition
University of Minnesota Unveils Newest Cold-Hardy Wine Grape
In B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, Ambitious Wineries Elevate the Region’s Reputation
Spirit of Gallo Is at the Forefront of 2023’s Top Trends
Deutsch Renews with Martignetti in New England
Police Seize 300 Bottles of Champagne in Raid
Industry Group Calls on UK Government to Prioritize Review of Low Alcohol Descriptors
‘Groundbreaking’: The Advantage of Using Paper Wine Bottles in Japan


WINEINDUSTRY.JOBS

Warehouse Associate Specialty Cellars – Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA
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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Providing Value and Connecting with Customers in 2023 January 10th – Webinar
Healthy Soils Field Day Event – Effects of Vermicompost on Soil and Crops January 11 – Winters, CA
Commerce7 Live- Rethink DTC January 17 – Webinar
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium January 24-23rd – Sacramento, CA
BOLD Predictions: Wine Industry Leadership Conference February 8 – Virtual


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Land Trust of Napa County Agrees to Buy Controversial Walt Ranch Property from Hall Wines
Napa County Responds in Hundred Acre Vineyard Case Near Calistoga
The Sad Decline of the Queen of New York Wine Stores
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Sonoma County Wine Cellar Cooling System Maker Sues Georgia Installer Over Trademark