Afternoon Brief, July 17

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Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Sees Record-Breaking Advanced Sommelier Examination Results
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced today the successful completion of the largest Advanced Sommelier Practical & Tasting Examination in the organization’s history…
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WIN Insider Series with Polly Hammond
In this episode of the WIN Insider Series, George Christie sits down with Polly Hammond, Founder and CEO of the international wine marketing agency 5forests, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on the future of wine marketing…
Today’s News
ICE Moves to Deport Oregon Vineyard Manager
After several weeks of quiet that followed a firestorm of public outcry, the Trump administration appears poised to deport a respected vineyard manager who has been in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for more than three decades and become a pillar of his community…
PD/GWSS Winegrape Assessment Holds at $1.25 for 2025 Harvest
“We’re growers ourselves, so we feel the economic pressures firsthand,” said Randy Heinzen, PD/GWSS Board Chair. “Our priority is funding research that helps keep vineyards healthy and sustainable without adding financial strain for growers.”
Abandoned Crops Bring Pest Plague to Adjacent Farms
UC Davis Library to Preserve Central Coast Wine Legacy with $250K Archive Gift
Wineries Compete at 26th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff
Linne Calodo Introduces “Extended Experience” for Tasting Room Guests
New Jersey Wineries, Amid Some Opposition, Take ‘Contest’ in a Different Direction
Researchers Are at the Forefront of Better Understanding Smoke Compounds and Sensory Impacts
Two Winemakers’ Hunt for Champagne’s Forgotten Bottles
Fast-Track Sommelier Certification Returns This August at the Wine School of Philadelphia
Italian Wine Still Leaning into US
Champagne Barons de Rothschild “Le Grand Clos” 2019, Historic First Release Fetches £16,120 at Exclusive Bonhams Auction
Viticulture, Science, and Innovation: First Public Meeting at the Eremo di San Vitaliano in Casertavecchia on the Important Research Project for the Viticultural Zoning of Alta Campania
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Blogs
Wine Chronicles: Industry Contraction, Consumer Opportunity
Snacking on the News
We Asked 17 Wine Professionals: What’s Your One Bucket-List Bottle?
Pop a Cork, Press Play on Spotify: Sonoma Wines and Music for Summer Fun
Why the Wine Trade Should Talk Up Its Entry-Level Offering
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Wine Industry Careers
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People
Welcome Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist
Best of Philly Spotlight: Sommelier Jamie Harrison Rubin Is Crushing It with His Wine Nights
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Announces Dynamic Leadership Team
Wine Characters: Sarah Goedhart, Hedges Family Estate
Interview with Koch Winery Co-Winemaker Gustavo
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WIN Marketplace
Custom Crush + AP Space Available – Turnkey Winemaking in Paso Robles
Medium Trained Vine (MTV) – Sunridge Nurseries
2100l 7bar Jacketed Tank – Container Logic
Vineyard Removal/Development & Management
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Supplier News
DTC Master Series: CRM Tactics to Sell More Wine
The Art of Wine Color: Five Trends Shaping the Perfect Pour
How to Keep Your Commercial Generator Ready for the Next Power Outage
Supplier Spotlight: European Cooperages Hungary
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Vineyard & Winery
Where Wine Meets Wilderness: Kiler Canyon Opens Tasting Lounge Among Redwoods in Tin City
Cakebread Cellars Debuts “Vine & Dine” Virtual Cooking Series with Home Ec, Bringing Napa’s Culinary Spirit to Kitchens Nationwide
Priest Ranch’s Newest Music Series, The Kitchen Sync: Sips + Songs + Prix Fixe, Debuts Thursday, October 9 with Emerging Pop Sensation Carissa Summer Rose
The Untapped Power of Cover Crops in Michigan Vineyards
Cracker Barrel Cheese Celebrates National Wine & Cheese Day with Sommelier Samantha Capaldi
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