Afternoon Brief, July 10

Thursday, July 10
Trending Story
 
What’s in a Name? Federal Board Debates To Kalon
The US Board of Geographic Names will hear arguments over the creek running through Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard; Robert Mondavi Winery owner argues To Kalon is a brand not a place…
 
Featured Article
 
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar — Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources
Julie Secviar joined Napa’s Far Niente Wine Estates (FNWE) in 2021 as vice president and went about formalizing and cementing FNWE’s core values — then ensuring they became enmeshed in the company culture…
 
Today’s News
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards Expands Ownership Access with New Preferred Stock Offering
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI, WVVIP), one of Oregon’s leading wineries in innovation and sustainability, is offering wine enthusiasts across the nation a chance to purchase preferred stock shares…
Wine Industry Hails Map Support in Spending Bill
The spending legislation signed July 4 by President Trump included a doubling of annual funds for key USDA programs, including the Market Access Program, drawing cheers from the Sacramento-based Wine Institute…
Sustainability Loses Power as a Marketing Tool in the Global Wine Industry Amid Shifting Consumer Priorities
Opici Wines & Spirits Announces Exclusive US Partnership with Washington State’s Renowned House of Smith
Justin Vineyards & Winery Awards $350,000 to Nonprofits and Classrooms
White Wines with a Silver Lining: What Judges Think Will Sell Next
Treasury Wine Estates Issues New Equity Securities
Ciatti California Market Report, July 2025
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Launch Catalyst Energy Drink, Entering the Functional Beverage Market
Johnson Brothers Expands Partnership with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery into Six New Markets
Finca La Capilla Takes Top Honors in Wine: Delamain Dazzles with Special XO Cognac
Beyond the Douro: The Portuguese Wine Regions Gaining a Foothold
$2.5 Million Wine Program to Help Winemakers
 
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InnoVint’s newest product, SUPPLY, replaces scattered spreadsheets and guesswork with one intuitive system for managing case goods across all locations – complete with compliance-ready reporting. Always know exactly what you have available to sell!
 
Blogs
 
Value, Quality and Finesse – the Enduring Legacy of Russ Rainey and Evesham Wood
Wine Chronicles: The Cathiard Vision for Napa Cabernet
More Than a Mailing List: How CRM Can Transform Your Winery’s Growth
Why Is This Wine so Wonderfully/ Outrageously Cheap?
Horses in the Vineyard
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Tasting Room Manager
Eco Terreno Wines – San Francisco, CA
Bottling Assistant Production Manager
Monterey Wine Company – King City, CA
Lead Bottling Operator
Sci-Tek Staffing – Napa, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
 
People
 
Beringer Vineyards Gets New Winemaking Director
Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials for You, Me, and Everyone We Know on Sale October 28, 2025
Wine Characters: Lisa Howard, Tolenas Winery
Head of Domaine Clarence Dillon Named as New President of Primum Familiae Vini
Familia Torres Names New General Manager
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Defranceschi Incline Conveyor
Used 2021 Kawasaki Mule for Sale – MULE PRO-FXT(TM) 820
1/6bbl Kegs – No Term Month-to-Month Rental
Beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
More Marketplace Listings
 
Supplier News
 
California Wineries, Meet Your New Distribution Advantage
Why Outsourced Accounting Matters More Than Ever in Tough Times
A Design That Strikes the Heart – Promotional Wine Labels for Packaging Premiére Milan
Don’t Let Barrels Eat Up Your Capital Before Harvest
More Supplier News
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Opus One Earns Prestigious Butterfly Mark
To Kalon Vineyard: An American Beauty
Breakthru Beverage Group and Stoli Group USA Expand Partnership into California
Charles Smith Chooses Pasqua Wines for Exclusive International Distribution
Montecucco Proves a Treasure Trove for Italian Wine Lovers
 

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