Afternoon Brief, February 28

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Federal Judge on Napa Wine Fight: ‘Why Should I Get Involved?’
At a hearing on Friday, a federal judge expressed skepticism to be presiding over a legal battle between Napa County and a local vineyard as the parties currently duke it out in state court in California…
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‘Organic Farming Is About So Much More Than Avoiding Pesticides’
With the Organically Grown Wine Conference debut set to take place in Oregon at the end of March, industry leaders aim to stress the synergy between wine quality and organic practices…
Arista Winery Owners Sell Sonoma Estate Vineyard and Winery, Retain Brand
Chris Underwood is buying the Russian River Valley Estate from the McWilliams family; brothers Ben and Mark McWilliams will continue Arista with winemaker Matt Courtney…
From Hidden Gems to Viral Hits: The Social Media Rise of London’s Wine Bars
Scrolling through TikTok, it’s impossible to miss the latest trend: wine bars packed with Gen Z and millennials, drawn in by candlelit vaults, natural wine lists, and influencer-approved aesthetics. But is social media simply spreading the word, or reshaping how a new generation discovers and enjoys wine?
The VinePair Podcast: Can the Metric System Revitalize Wine Service?
Cal Poly Pomona’s Collins College Hosts Historic 26-Year Robert Mondavi Wine Vertical
A Call to Action: Unpacking the Southern Glazer’s Wine Forward Event
Kind of Wild Wines Launches Grenache Blanc “Orange Wine” Made with Organic Grapes
At Napa’s Annual Barrel Auction, Bidders Show Enthusiasm for the Latest Vintage
Fine Wine Prices ‘Close to Bottoming Out’, Suggests LIV-Ex Survey
The New Rhone Cru Wants Even More Whites and Higher Price Points
Drinklusive 2025 Mentorship Scheme Opens for Applications
Australian Wine Grape Growers Seek Mandatory Code for Industry in ‘Crisis’
EU Pressures India to Cut Tariffs on Wine and Spirits Amid Trade Talks
Rat Sommeliers Demonstrate Advanced Olfactory Learning in Wine Sniffing Test
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