Afternoon Brief, February 7

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Wine Industry Experts Predict What’s in Store for 2025
Some of the wine industry’s top analysts on Wednesday predicted that sales of higher-end wines could turn around, top producers could consolidate and a “seismic shift” may happen in how alcohol is distributed to restaurants and stores…
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Transforming Tasting Room Feedback: From Polls to Deeper Customer Insights
Discover how modern survey tools are revolutionizing tasting room feedback, enabling wineries to gain deeper customer insights. Learn more in this insightful article by Alex Caffarini, founder and president of CompassDTC…
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Today’s News
 
Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc. Accepts American Wine Region of the Year Award
Mendocino County was officially honored as the American Wine Region of the Year at Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Wine Star Awards ceremony. This prestigious honor celebrates Mendocino County’s long-standing tradition of winemaking excellence, its commitment to sustainable practices, and the vibrant community that defines the region…
Looking Ahead: Lessons from the 2024 Vintage at PRWCA’s Vit Tech Seminar
The 2024 vintage presented unique challenges and opportunities for growers and wineries across California. As we navigate shifting market dynamics, weather patterns, and evolving consumer trends, staying informed is more important than ever…
California Decides What ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Means. Sort of
Anita Oberholster’s Celebration of Life
Annual ‘Bob’s Block Party’ Returns on May 3 to Walt
WeRise Wine Bar, Dedicated to Diversity, Opens in Downtown Seattle
New York Wine Industry Unites to Celebrate Cabernet Franc
US Importers Stockpile Prosecco to Get Ahead of Tariffs
Pernod Ricard Examining Mumm Champagne Sale
Plans for New Champagne Centre Now on Track
Les Vignobles Foncalieu on Why Wine Paris Is a ‘Must-Attend’ Show
Barcelona Wine Week Concludes Its Largest Edition as a Key International Event
The Bold Explorations of Victoria’s Next-Generation Winemakers
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Industry Events
 
Simplify Compliance & Expand Direct Sales: Commerce7’s New Vinoshipper Integration
February 11 – Webinar
From Vine to Video: Leveraging UGC and Micro-influencers to Elevate Your Wine Brand
February 12 – Webinar
Exploring Different Aspects of Vine Health
February 19 – Davis, CA
Streamline Your Winery with Mobile Equipment Services
February 19 – Webinar
Growing Forward: Insights on Migrant Labor and Immigration Compliance
March 12 – Webinar
Wine Sales Symposium
 
Top Stories of the Week
 
Updated: US Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers
A Spanish Breakthrough in Low-Alcohol Winemaking
Wine Industry Huddles to Address What Experts Describe as “The Age of Uncertainty”
Oregon Wineries Promote Transparency by Adding Ingredients Lists
How to Sell Wine on Socials Effectively, Without the #Cringe
WSWA’s Strange Solution to Solve the Riddle of the Sphinx
Katy Smith Perry, Founder of Tildio Winery, Passes at 66
Stressed and Worried, Young People Need Wine
Los Angeles Wildfires Devastated the Local Wine Industry. What’s Next?
Oregon Wine Industry Members Honored at the 2025 Oregon Wine Symposium
Dispelling Myths About Wine and Health: Turning the Tables on Tony Edwards
Fred Rosen, Visionary CEO of Sam’s Wines & Spirits and Retail Liquor Pioneer, Passes Away
Two Historic and Iconic Napa Valley Wineries Join Forces to Champion Regenerative Organic Farming Through Their Re-Generation Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Winemaker Turns to Tequila
Washington Wine Industry Research Supports Long-Term Vineyard Solutions
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