Afternoon Brief, December 6

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Gina and Jean-Charles Boisset Acquire Iconic Flora Springs Winery and Tasting Room in St. Helena
The purchase marks a significant milestone and deeply personal endeavor for the couple, two renowned figures in the wine world, known for their dedication to innovation, quality, and preserving the legacy of historical wineries…
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Turning the Tables on Sean Weir, Author of The Mad Crush
Sean Weir enjoyed his first crash course in wine appreciation as a 20-year-old backwaiter at the Domaine Chandon restaurant in Napa Valley. He later worked in Central Coast tasting rooms and winery cellars, ultimately completing three harvest seasons — one of which was chronicled in his acclaimed winemaking memoir, The Mad Crush…
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WSU Winery Adopts Eco-Friendly Method of Wine Tank Sterilization
Irrigation, fermentation, and sanitation are necessary parts of winemaking. But each of those components also requires a significant amount of water…
Tatiana Copeland of Napa Valley’s Bouchaine Vineyards to Serve as the Medallion Ceremony Chair of the 47th Kennedy Center Honors
This prestigious and star-studded weekend honors those who have dedicated their lives to the arts and have had a direct impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture…
Tapping into Artisan Boxed Wines from Puglia at Eataly Los Angeles
Napa and Sonoma Counties Featured in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024
Penn State Wine Research Helping to Boost Pennsylvania Wine Industry
Vinexposium Brings Buyers and an International Perspective to Virginia
‘Another Difficult Year Ahead’, Warns Wine Paris
Drop in Alcohol Consumption in France Driven by Wine, Study Says
Survey Shows Pessimism Among Italian Wineries
Marlborough Survey Finds Low Confidence in Forestry, Viticulture and Construction Industries
Barcelona Wine Week Expands
Spanish Winery Tops the LIV-Ex Power 100 Rankings for the First Time
Austrian Reds – Native Grape Varieties with Elegance and Freshness
Archaeologists Discover Roman Era Winery in Spain
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Trader Joe’s Sues New York Wine Store
Dozens of Liquor Shops Shuttered After Voters Ok Wine Sales in Grocery Stores; Hundreds More Expected
Dementia After 60 Less Likely with Moderate Alcohol Consumption-Report
Duckhorn Sues Rival Over ‘Duck Pond’ Wine Trademark, Trade Dress
How to Do Press Trips Right: Best Practices for Media, PRs and Wineries (Expert Editorial)
Wine Drinkers Thirsty for Change
The Wine Group Sells Concannon Vineyard to Lemmons Family Vineyards and Darcie Kent Winery
Voters Reject St. Helena’s Measure B, to Fast-Track Winery Resort
New Survey Finds Local Vineyard Employees Prioritizing New Skills, Technologies, and Establishing Roots
Why These Winemakers Are Launching Corporate Side Hustles
Beloved SF Bottle Shop Is Fighting to Stay Open
Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium Workshops to Focus on Influencer Marketing, Data Analytics, Company Culture, and More
Growers Are Not Ok
Napa County Approves Treasury Wine Estates’ New Napa Valley Winery
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