Afternoon Brief, November 22

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Napa Valley Wine Company Sues Copper Cane for $1.5 Million over Contracted Fruit
Clos Du Val alleges St. Helena-based Copper Cane failed to purchase 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot under the terms of a 5-year grape contract the two companies signed in 2021, according to the complaint filed…
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Expert Editorial: Relationships Can Help with Demand Planning and Forecasting
Maintaining strong relationships with customers, sales support and suppliers is essential to the success of any project…
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Wine Merchants Are Right That Tariffs Hurt Americans—Does Donald Trump Care?
In the days since the U.S. presidential election, American sommeliers, wine importers and wine store owners have been preparing for battle. Regardless of their political affiliations and preferred candidate, they now face a common fear…
Windstorm Causes Power Outages in Woodinville
A severe windstorm in western Washington Tuesday night caused widespread power outages. The outages left Woodinville wineries and tasting rooms in the dark…
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North Coast Wine Industry ExpoAfternoon Brief: Napa Valley Wine Company Sues Copper Cane for $1.5 Million over Contracted Fruit
 
North Coast Wine Industry Expo Exhibitors Guide
The North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) trade show floor hosts nearly 300 exhibitors in two buildings plus exterior exhibits. To help you find what’s relevant and interesting to you the Wine Industry Advisor has put together an Exhibitors Guide…
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