Afternoon Brief, July 22

Tuesday, July 22
Trending Story
 
Michael Haney to Step Down as Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners in September 2025
“Michael has always led with commitment and heart,” remarked SCV Board President Prema Kerollis. “His passion, relationships, and deep care for SCV, SCVF, and the Sonoma County wine community have left a lasting mark…”
 
Today’s News
 
Baro Winery and Cellar Destroyed by Burdoin Fire
Baro Wine, located in Lyle, Washington in the Columbia River Gorge, reports that its winery and cellar have been destroyed by the Burdoin fire…
Wine Opinions Research Highlights Threats to Growth of Wine Consumption Among Beverage Alcohol Drinkers in Ages 21-39
The research showed that perceived value and rising prices are major factors inhibiting growth of wine consumption by the target age group…
Wine Cell Study Could Save Industry Thousands, Slash Chemical Spraying
Lincoln University scientists say the study would help the billion-dollar export industry grow more disease resistant vines and slash chemical spray use by up to 80%…
Sonoma County Wine Advocates Float Idea of Taxing Certain Sales to Raise Millions, Combat Slump (Paywall)
Napa Valley Vintner and Investor Brion Wise Unveils a New Oakville Home for Mark Herold Wines
Les Dames d’Escoffier Sonoma “Birds & Bubbles” Returns
Napa Valley Wine Train and Grgich Hills Estate Introduce Elevated “Library Tasting” Experience to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the ’76 Judgement of Paris Blind Wine Tasting
Lucidwild’s New Tasting Room Is a Wine Disneyland in the Dundee Hills
Wine Chemistry Can Be Accurately Judged from Fermenting Tiny Batches of Wine
WSWA Wraps 2025 NextGen Leaders Summit and Council for Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia
Champagne Exports Are Slowly Climbing
North America’s Thirst for Organic Wine Fuels Market Boom
French Court Jails Three for Treating Champagne Workers ‘Like Slaves’
Drought and Ballooning Water Prices Force Australian Wine Growers to Leave Vineyards Behind
 
Blogs
 
A Blow to Direct Shipping Dreams in Delaware
Farm Credit Lending Is Here to Stay with Agwest’s Randi Bural
Three Lessons from a Career in Wine PR and Media Relations
Whatever Happened to Bargain Wine?
FDA Plans to Revoke Standards for Over 50 Foods
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Sales Representative
Planet Wine – Remote (Marin County, CA)
Account Manager (Sales)
Rack & Riddle – Geyserville, CA
Bottling Assistant Production Manager
Monterey Wine Company – King City, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
 
People
 
Hill Family Estate in Yountville Announces New Winemaker
Cameron Hughes Launches CAM X as Wine’s Ultimate Inflation Fighter
Meet the Longtime Guardian of the Wine Cellar at Rio Las Vegas
Vanessa Stolz on the Joy and Pride of Being a Top Sommelier
Eau Claire Distillery Appoints Jamie Delia Vice President of Sales and Trade Marketing
 
WIN Marketplace
 
6-Bottle SS Rotating Filler and Corker
Beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Two Large Stainless Steel Sumps with Casters
AI-Powered Winery Concierge Delivers 24/7 Hospitality to Sell More Wine
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Supplier News
 
New California Law Requires Easy Online Subscription Cancellations – VinesOS Has You Covered
Is Your Solar System Performing at Its Peak?
What California Suppliers Should Consider Before Choosing a New Distributor
Creating a Must-Attend Experience That Grows Your Wine Club
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Fungicide Resistance in Powdery and Downy Mildew: 10 Years of Vineyard Research
A New Sparkling Rosé from Dancing Bounces onto the Scene
Family Ranch Preserved Forever in SLO County Wine Country. ‘A Dream Come True’
The Napa Valley Winery Making World-Class Merlot
Breakthru Beverage Group Expands California Wine Portfolio with Groth Vineyards & Winery

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