Afternoon Brief, January 21

Tuesday, January 21
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Could a Pink Powder Sabotage California Wine’s Organic Goals?
Firefighters battling the Los Angeles blaze are dropping a pink, powdered flame-retardant from planes in a bid to contain the disaster. But experts say the chemicals may have long-reaching consequences for agriculture…
 
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Jen Locke—Steward of 1,000 Acres and the Legacies Among Them
Wine Industry Advisor is proud to include Jen Locke, CEO of Crimson Wine Group, in its list of Most Inspiring People 2025. “Her commitment to preserving vineyards, estates and habitats across California, Oregon and Washington, while driving growth, makes her a truly inspiring leader in both the wine and environmental sectors”…
 
Today’s News
 
Executive Stress – President Trump’s Day-One Orders and the Food and Beverage Industry
President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the WHO, stating “oooh, that’s a big one,” as he signed…
Champagne Sales Suffered a Sharp Decline in 2024
In the domestic market, sales declined by 7.2% to 118.2 million bottles. That represents the lowest sales rate since 1985. Exports fared even worse, as they decreased by 10.8% to 153.2 million bottles…
Power Shutoff Affects Temecula Wine Country Tasting Rooms, Hotels
APS Packaging Introduces the Jollypack Monoblock: Compact, Customizable Automation for Small Wineries
Castelli and Pizarro Family Winery Expands to Torrey Highlands
ROCO Winery, a Santa Margherita USA Company, Acquires Oregon’s Marsh Family Estate
Benchmark Wine Announces Record Results Leading Rare and Fine Wine Retailer Announces Best Year in Company History
Nominations Are Open for the 2025 Private Label Hall of Fame
Wine Grapes Bred to Chill
Italian Wine Podcast: Your Exclusive Backstage Pass to Grandi Langhe 2025
Researchers from the Seawines Project Explore the Use of Seaweed in Sustainable Viticulture
Wine Austalia CEO Says Sector Is at ‘Critical Crossroads,’ but 2025 a Chance to Reset
The Most Wanted Sauvignon Blancs of 2025
 
Blogs
 
SVB State of the Wine Industry – What Comes Next?
There’s a Reason Booze Wholesalers’ Margins Keep Widening
Don’t Want Calories, etc on Your Labels? Tell the TTB!
The New Prohibition, Part 2
How Living in a Small Town Completely Changed How I Taste Wine
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Tasting Room Host on Fridays & Saturdays
Easley Winery/Reggae Wines – Indianapolis, IN
Tasting Room Associate & Server
King Estate Winery – Eugene, OR
Wine Bottling Line – Thursdays
Easley Winery/Reggae Wines – Indianapolis, IN
More Wine Industry Jobs
 
People
 
Work Hard and Show Up: Master Somm/CEO Carlton McCoy’s Keys to Success
Wine Industry Persons of the Year 2024 – Randy & Jenny Heinzen
Meet the Founder of Vinosophy: Revolutionizing Wine Distribution for a New Generation
Massey Researcher Wins $100k to Research Thiols in White Wine
The Special Wine: José Mourinho Launches Douro Red
 
Supplier News
 
FrightKite™: A Game-Changer in Bird Control for Vineyards
Reliable Plumbing for Wineries: The Backbone of Your Facility
Punchdown Cellars: Where Passion Meets Precision in Winemaking
Spicy Strategies to Turn Up the Heat in Wine Sales
More Supplier News
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Introducing the Soil Room at Spier
Domaine Santa Duc Expands in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Is Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Still Thriving?
Part 2: How Long to Form the Desiccation Cones of the Chicot and When Should Be Removed the Chicot?
Aldi Releases Chardonnay That Helps Remove Ocean Plastic
 
Unified Symposium Exhibitors Guide
 
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Exhibitors Guide 2025
The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium trade show hosts more than 650 exhibitors at the SAFE Credit Union Conventions Center in Sacramento on January 29-30, 2025. To help you find what’s relevant and interesting to you the Wine Industry Advisor has put together an Exhibitors Guide…
Unleash the Future of Winemaking with Pinnacle™ MLF Bacteria!
Effortless Compliance for Wine & Ag Businesses with California Payroll
Introducing Olavin: Where Artistry Meets Functionality in Stainless Steel Wine Tanks
Innovation for Every Sip: Explore BevZero’s Advanced Beverage Technologies

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