Afternoon Brief, January 24

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Good Times Ahead for US Wine Consumers
It’s likely to be a great couple of years for consumers, but not so good for US wine producers…
M. A. Silva USA
 
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Linda Parker Sanpei — Elevating the Vision for Paso Robles
Wine Industry Advisor is proud to include Linda Parker Sanpei, Founder and CEO of Parker Sanpei & Associates, in its list of Most Inspiring People 2025. “Linda works incredibly hard; she is truly devoted and is an expert problem solver. “She approaches everything with great tact, grace and a sense of humor. She is one of the few who keeps pace with the best of the best in the industry.”
Wine Industry Network
 
Today’s News
 
Lompoc Opts Out of Wine Country
Lompoc is opting out of Santa Barbara Wine Country. That’s the effect, say some, of the city council’s decision on Tuesday to exclude the city from the ongoing formation of a countywide “Wine BID,” or business improvement district…
WSU Researchers Find While Adsorptive Sprays Can Help Mitigate Smoke Compounds, Rinsing Them Offer After Is Key
This and other key insights–such as the finding that gene expression changes within the first two hours of smoke exposure for the vine—were shared during WSU’s smoke research update webinar…
2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Sweepstakes Winners
Petaluma Winery Launches Weekly Lotería Nights
Grand Cru Custom Crush’s 2-for-1 Wine Tasting Is Back
Scheid Family Wines Enters Its Eighth Year of 100% Wind-Powered Wines
VinCO Awards of Excellence Announced
Nysa Vineyard Aims to Woo Wine Lovers Across the Country
Turrentine Market Update, January 2025
Philly Wine School Launches Podcast That Features Commentary, Tasting Notes
The Complex Case of Moderate Drinking
Pinpointing the Yeast and Bacteria in Tomorrow’s Wines
Southeast Asia’s First Champagne Festival Debuts in Singapore
ATPGroup
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Vice President Global Sales
Recruiting Associates Network – USA
Tasting Room Associate & Server
King Estate Winery – Eugene, OR
Wine Bottling Line – Thursdays
Easley Winery/Reggae Wines – Indianapolis, IN
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Industry Events
 
WineDirect Acquisition Session
January 28 – Webinar
2025 Unified Symposium
January 28-30 – Sacramento, CA
Water Measurement Training
January 30 – Davis, CA
Path to Precision Tailgate
February 4 – Paso Robles, CA
Bold Predictions – What to Expect in 2025: Expert Trends and Predictions for the Future of Wine
February 5 – Webinar
Wine Industry Advisor
 
Top Stories of the Week
 
2025 SVB Report: Pulling No Punches
US Government Proposes Alcohol Labeling Rules to Advance Transparency, Health, and Safety
Executive Stress – President Trump’s Day-One Orders and the Food and Beverage Industry
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Ren Harris — Statesman of Napa Valley
Could a Pink Powder Sabotage California Wine’s Organic Goals?
Wine Sales Drying Up as Americans Turn Elsewhere
Korbel California Champagne – The Toast of the Inaugural Luncheon
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Jen Locke — Steward of 1,000 Acres and the Legacies Among Them
Ontario Threatens to Ban US Alcohol in Tit-For-Tat Response to Tariffs Threat
Sonoma County Winery Says It Cloned Its Ambassador Dog: Meet Stella and Mella
DtC Wine Shipping in 2024: A Year-in-Review
Devil’s Advocate: What to Expect from 2025, and Why? Part 3 – Markets
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Kirk Lokka — Building a Better Viticultural and Economic Future for Sonoma County
Wine Sales Are Tanking. But Not at These Bay Area Wine Bars
Does Labeling Mean the End of the Wine Boom?
Wine Industry Network
 
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…
Revolutionize Your Tank Cleaning: Save Time, Water, and Money with Spraying Systems Co.
Cooperages 1912 Presents Tonnellerie Tremeaux’s New Coeur de Quintessence Barrel and More
Creating Impactful Wine Labels: Trysk’s Dedication to Excellence
ProTec: Elevating Winery Operations with Advanced Floor and Drain Systems
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