Afternoon Brief, June 27

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Livermore Valley Establishes Cabernet Franc as Signature Varietal with Formation of Cab Franc Guild and First FrancFest July 12-13, 2025
The new organization, comprising 15 dedicated winemakers, grape growers, and hospitality professionals, aims to elevate Cabernet Franc to the forefront of Livermore Valley’s wine identity…
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Tasting Room Expertise: How to Find and Recruit Tasting Room Staff
Hiring the right tasting room staff can make or break your winery’s guest experience — and your sales. This article dives into how to attract and evaluate top candidates who not only understand wine, but embody exceptional sales and hospitality skills…
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AGCO Fines Wine Maker Mark Anthony Group Inc. $40,000 for Undisclosed Payments to Retailers Meant to Influence Sales
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) today announced that it has ordered a $40,000 monetary penalty against alcohol manufacturer Mark Anthony Group Inc. for illegally paying retail stores to promote their products and influence alcohol sales…
Auction Lots Announced for 2025 ‘Arts for All’ Gala
Festival Napa Valley has unveiled an unparalleled collection of travel and wine experiences to be auctioned at its 2025 Arts for All Gala, one of the nation’s premier fundraisers for education and the arts…
Kathryn Hall Harvest Event Returns as Exclusive Dining Experience on September 6
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Columbia Distributing Welcomes Bogle Family Vineyards to Growing Family of Brands
Champagne Laurent-Perrier U.S. Names Two New Regional Sales Managers
How the Wine Trade Can Stem Declining Sales
Ornellaia Strengthens Its Commitment to the Arts with Support for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Wine and Beer Prices Rise Under New Glass Packaging Levy
Italy’s Fantini Buys Venta la Vega to Boost Spain Wine Output
Productivity and Profitability for NSW Grapegrowers
IWSR: Sparkling Wine a Rare Bright Spot in China’s Slowing Alcohol Market
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49th ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Meeting
July 8 – Athens, GA
Rack & Riddle’s Christmas in July Open House
July 9 – Healdsburg, CA
CPA Wine Business CPE Series: Winery Financial Budget & Forecast
July 10 – Santa Rosa, CA
Free Quality Control Webinar with Admeo
July 10 – Webinar
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July 16 – Webinar
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Constellation, Brown-Forman and Diageo Face US Lawsuits
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Treasury Wine Estates Completes Division Revision
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