Afternoon Brief, July 18

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Calling Grape Growers & Industry Members: Join the Effort to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Researchers at the USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station–working in partnership with Virginia Tech, Penn State, Rutgers University, and others—are leading a multi-state initiative, Areawide Management of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven…
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Today’s News
French Wine Crisis ‘One of Most Serious in History’, Warns Industry
Many winemakers have been facing a ‘catastrophic’ economic situation with rising costs and full cellars, industry leaders warned as they met France’s agriculture minister this month…
Saxco Update: Tariff Relief Offers Short-Term Breather; Long-Term Uncertainty Remains
While June ushered in a more stable rhythm after May’s tariff-driven frenzy, underlying uncertainty continues to shape planning, procurement, and pricing across the packaging and logistics landscape…
New York Wine in Grocery Stores Bill Dies
The Empire State’s nearly 4,000 independent wine and spirits retailers win another round but prepare to battle again next year…
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Unveils Estival, Celebrating the Extraordinary Quality of Washington State White Wines
Sugarloaf Wine Co. Introduces Affordable and Accessible Rosé Flight for $20
Korbel California Champagne® Celebrates 2025 American Century Championship with Exciting Closest-to-the-Pin Contest
Top New York Wines Revealed by Governor Kathy Hochul at the 2025 New York Wine Classic Awards
‘It’s a Celebration of Legacy:’ Houston Woman Revives Family Land with First Vineyard in a Historic Freedmen’s Community
Over $160,000 Raised at Sold-Out 2025 Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament
How Heatwaves to Hailstorms Are Threatening the World’s Finest Wines
WSTA Pleads for Reprieve Amid Rising Costs
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOP Files for Changes
“Champagne Prices Have Climbed but Intrinsic Profitability Has Not Significantly Increased”
Villa Maria Adds Fatal Cancer Warning Label on Bottles Sold in Ireland
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