Afternoon Brief, April 7

Monday, April 07
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National Association of Wine Retailers Statement on Tariffs
The NAWR believes free and fair trade is the cornerstone of a robust wine economy both in the US and internationally. When barriers to trade between countries are erected, the wine industry in the United States suffers, as do wine consumers who pay higher prices…
 
Today’s News
 
Washington Wine Firm Donates 100% Profits to Worker Health
Vital Wines is directing 100% of its net income from the sales of its wines to supporting the healthcare of vineyard workers, many of them migrants, along with their families…
Cooperages 1912 Announces Strategic Support Measures Amid Evolving Tariffs
In a proactive move to protect clients from added financial pressure, Cooperages 1912 will not pass on the 20% tariff on EU-imported goods for their French-made barrels. The company will also absorb the 10% tariff on Australian-imported goods…
California Wineries Being Walloped as Canada Retaliates with 25% Tariffs, Rising Costs and Proposed EU Tariff
Canada has issued retaliatory tariffs of 25% in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods, and a number of the country’s provinces have pulled US liquor off the shelves…
Paso Robles Wine Alliance Names Strauss Official Workwear Partner
Announcing the T.J. Martell Foundation Napa Best Cellars Wine Dinner
What to Know About 6 Newly Proposed AVAs
Americans Are Stockpiling European Wines as Tariffs Take Effect
Is the Wine Industry ‘Missing the Mark’ with New Consumers?
Smoke-Impacted Wines Offering New Market Opportunities
Naked Wines Stock Rockets 28% as Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Vinitaly 2025 – 57th Edition Inaugurated with 30,000 International Professionals Expected from 140 Countries
Trump’s 20% Tariff Casts Shadow over Italian Wine Exports
D.O. Cava Confronts Product Shortage by Revaluing Sales and Expanding Premium Offerings
Why Winemakers Are Trading Their Wood Vats for Glass Globes
 
Blogs
 
Under the Hood: The Cost of More – When Supply Outpaces Demand
More Medical Results Suggesting That Wines Are Usually Safe to Drink
Double Trouble: Two Weeds to Watch Out for in the Vineyard
Raúl Domínguez-Perles: Science as a Catalyst for Sustainability in Winemaking
From Vine to Vision: Planning a Winery Photo Shoot That Tells Your Story
 
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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People
 
A New Chapter of Excellence: Kimberly Abrahams Joins Archery Summit as Winemaker
Yountville Chamber Announces Natalie Leighton as New President & CEO
Ridgely Evers, Davero Winery
Master Winemaker 100: Jesús Mendoza
A Visit with Mari Womack of Damsel Cellars
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Robert Young Cabernet Sauvignon
Valve Control
Dutton Ranch Russian River Pinot Noir
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Supplier News
 
Bringing the Tasting Room Home: Why Virtual Wine Tastings Are More Valuable Than Ever
Ardagh Glass Packaging’s New Jersey Facility Achieves FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification
Blended Raises $2.5M to Modernize Winery Operations
Prioritizing Safety with Smart Automation
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Changing of the Guard – Fall Creek Vineyards Is Sold
Castle Rock Winery: Award-Winning Wines Perfectly Positioned for Value in Uncertain Times
Pedernales Cellars Launches New Flexible Wine Subscription, “Flint Collective”
Applications of Biochar in Viticulture
Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Debuts a Wine Brand with Deadpool’s Lovably Hideous Dog

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