Afternoon Brief, April 4

Friday, April 4
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Windsor Forklift Operator Crushed to Death by Pallet of Wine Thursday
A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Sonoma County Fire District responded to an emergency call at 12:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of Shiloh Road in Windsor at a wine storage building…
 
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Wine Industry Insiders with Dave McIntyre
In this episode of Wine Industry Insiders, George sits down with Dave McIntyre, a renowned wine writer, as we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the wine industry. From emerging trends to shifting consumer preferences, Dave shares his perspectives on what’s shaping the market today…
 
Today’s News
 
Winners Announced for the Annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
As we kick off California’s Down to Earth Month, we celebrate the four wineries and vineyard companies awarded 2025 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards…
How Vines at Altitude Can Navigate Climate Change
Ferrari Trento CEO Matteo Lunelli said: “Global Warming doesn’t only interfere with acidity, it also interferes with texture and with this perception of texture and smoothness of the bubbles. In a sense, we can compensate a little bit for climate change by moving higher…”
Why It’s Time to Stop Tilling Your Vineyard Soils
For Wine, Tariffs Mean Fear, Uncertainty and Higher Prices (Paywall)
Organic Winegrowers Network a First for the US
The Winemaking Nations Hit Hardest by Trump Tariffs
Global Wine & Food Event Returns to Wine Country
Ontario Wine Agents Say It’s ‘Unfair’ Province’s Grocery Stores Still Selling California Wines
Rhône Valley Wine 2024: Quality and Diversification Balance Market Tests
West Pike Acquires Storied Napa Production Facility Bin to Bottle
Trump Tariff Hits Wine Industry: ‘US Importers Already Telling SA Suppliers Orders Are Cancelled’
Far Niente Steps up to the Plate as Proud Partner of the San Francisco Giants
Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 Shortlist Revealed
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Instructor, Viticulture and Winery Technology
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District – Livermore, CA
Cellar Worker
Ridge Vineyards – Cupertino, CA
Winery Operations and Lab Specialist
Allan Hancock College – Santa Maria, CA
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WIN Marketplace
 
Robert Young Chardonnay Grapes
Reservoir Monitoring – HotSpot Ag
MONOBLOC 16 Spout Filler, Corker, Screw-capping Monobloc GAI Model 3021
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Industry Events
 
The Art of the Barrel: A Live Cooperage Experience
April 11 – Clarksburg, CA
Building a Winning Customer Journey Map
April 16 – Webinar
2025 WAVE: Sustainability in Action
April 23 – Richland, WA
25th Annual Wine Industry Conference
April 23 – Napa, CA
Wine Sales Symposium
May 14 – Santa Rosa, CA
 
Top Stories of the Week
 
Tariff Winners and Losers in Wine and Spirits
The Wine Market and Consumer Are Evolving – So Should You
Hard Lessons: Wine Business Education Shifting to Meet Industry Challenges
Breaking News: Provi and Southern Glazer Have Reached an Agreement in Principle to Settle
‘Like an April Fool’s Joke’: Drinks Trade Slams EPR Fees as ‘Flawed’ Scheme Goes Live
Napa Valley Cabernet Takes Top Prize at Record-Setting North Coast Wine Challenge
New Study Shows Pierce’s Disease Investment Saves Winegrape Growers $56 Million Annually
FDA Layoffs Described as “Devastating” as Mass Cuts Ensue Across Government Agencies
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Napa Wine Fight
OpEd: What to Do About Creeping Prohibitionism
Ex-Lawyer Quit Her Desk Job to Run a Wine Company–Now She’s Worth $2.6 Billion, with a Gig She Says Doesn’t Feel like Work
What’s the Deal with Dealcoholization? Wineries Look for Cost-Effective Solutions
With M. A. Silva, Cuvaison Doesn’t Need to Choose Between Quality and Sustainable Luxury
Juice Sold from New York to Wineries in 12 States Recalled over Potentially Deadly Toxin
Wine, with or Without Alcohol?

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