Afternoon Brief, February 3

Monday, February 03
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Updated: US Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers
The U.S. and Canadian governments agreed to pause their tariff battle for one month. Canada had threatened 25 percent tariffs on American wine and spirits, and Ontario and British Columbia pulled California wines from stores…
 
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How to Sell Wine on Socials Effectively, Without the #Cringe
There are major holidays and phenomena in our culture that bring people together, regardless of their lifestyle choices or political paradigms. These moments can turn into social media gold if brands play them the right way…
 
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Wine Institute Urges Resolution of US-Canada Dispute
“Canada is the single most important export market for US wines with retail sales in excess of $1.1 billion annually,” said Robert P. Koch, President & CEO of Wine Institute. “Wine is one of the U.S.’s most highly value-added agricultural exports, so any loss of access to the Canadian market will damage the entire US wine sector…
Senate Committee Narrowly Votes to Allow Wine Shipping to Consumers in Mississippi
Mississippians are one step closer to receiving wines shipped from across the nation after the Senate Finance Committee narrowly passed legislation on Thursday. The effort has fallen flat several times in prior sessions…
Behind the Cellar Door Returns March 22-23, 2025 – An Immersive Wine Experience in Amador Wine Country
Washington Wine Grape Growers Look at Ways to Combat Wildfire Smoke
Over $4,000 Raised for Local Nonprofit at Oregon’s Oldest Wine Celebration: Greatest of the Grape
Vote for Finalists in the Inaugural Cellar Stars Awards
SommCon Returns to Washington, DC for Two-Day Summit in Partnership with The SOMM Journal, June 2-3, 2025
Southern Arizona Wine Country Is Growing. A New College Program May Boost Its Workforce
New York Scholarships to Support the Next Generation of Italian Wine Ambassadors
Global Wine Tourism to See Growth of 13% by 2034
Guigal Label Change Up in Court
A Record Breaking Year: Paris Packaging Week 2025 Draws 12,588 Visitors
Search Is on for the Future Leaders of the Wine Industry
 
Blogs
 
Wine: It’s What the Young Consumer Wants. They Just Don’t Know It
Without the Alcohol It’s Just Not Wine So Let’s Not Pretend
Whose Job Is It to Put the Shine Back on Wine?
WSWA’s Strange Solution to Solve the Riddle of the Sphinx
Lessons from My “Be Your Own Influencer” Panel This Week
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Lead Technician
Fruition Sciences – Napa, CA
Chief Financial Officer
Winery – Healdsburg, CA
Vice President Global Sales
Recruiting Associates Network – USA
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People
 
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Announces Appointment of Lisa Lu to Pastry Chef
Ayesha Curry and Sydel Curry-Lee Talk Women in Wine
Q & A John Sweazey, Founder Anaba Wines
Napa Winemaker Turns to Tequila
Alex Stewart Talks Washington Wine & Matthews Winery
 
Supplier News
 
Valentine’s Day Marketing: 14 Strategies to Capitalize on Love and Wine
CDR WineLab Webinar: Strategies for pH Management in Climate-Challenged Viticulture – Feb 20th
A Winemaker’s Guide to Air Compressor Usage
Product Highlight – ACIC’s Vinolok™ Closures
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma Keeps Building on Tradition
Mac Wine Lockers Now Open in Downtown McMinnville, Oregon
Expert-Selected Kosher Wines for Passover 2025
South Salem Sips
A Closer Look at the Role of Limestone Soil in Wine

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