Afternoon Brief, July 31

Thursday, July 31
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15% Tariffs on European Wine and Spirits Start August 1—But Industry Continues to Fight for Exemptions
The long-awaited news of what tariffs would hit European wine and spirits finally arrived. Starting August 1, all EU wine and spirits imported into the United States will face a 15 percent levy, though further negotiations are expected to continue in the fall…
 
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WIN Insiders Series with Dom Engels
In this episode of the WIN Insider Series, George Christie sits down with Dominic “Dom” Engels, the newly appointed CEO of Bronco Wine Company, one of the largest family-owned wineries in the U.S…
 
Today’s News
 
New Wine Collective Acquires 3 Acclaimed Healdsburg Wineries
As consolidation sweeps Sonoma Wine Country, The Overshine Collective is betting on a new business model…
Two New Varieties of Muscadine, Southern Grape Species, to Release this Fall
Two new varieties of muscadine not only promise a longer growing season but also recall two Arkansas icons: Altus™, the state’s wine capital, and Mighty Fine™, a name that describes its flavor and a favorite phrase of retired fruit breeder John Clark…
Join Sonoma Valley for a Historic Toast Celebrating the 200th Harvest August 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
North Coast Wine Grape Season Slows with Cool Weather, Tepid Sales (Paywall)
Paso Robles to Host “Downtown Vibe” Wine Fest on August 2, 2025
Award Nominations Deadline Reminder
WAugust Returns as a Statewide Celebration of Washington Wine
Wine Walk: Texas Hill Country Wineries Support Flood Recovery, Report on Vineyard Challenges (Paywall)
Latest Tasting Room Closure Prompts a Regional Wine Site Call to Action: ‘Redouble Your Support’
Wine, Watches & Whiskey Channel Launches on STIRR
Champagne Yield Hits 30-Year Low
Pursehouse: Cool Climate Is the Future of Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers Celebrates 2025 Fellows
 
Blogs
 
Wine Business Success Series: Value Add vs Deep Discounts
Wine Chronicles: Paula Kornell Highlights Napa’s Sparkling Wine Heritage
Spelunking with Chris Figgins At His Spectacular New Winery
The Best South American Wines to Buy Now, According to Sommeliers
Irish Liquor Lawyer Authors Amicus Brief in 6th Circuit Wine Shipping Case
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
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Wineshipping – Napa, CA
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Napa Valley Unified School District – Napa, CA
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New Director to Elevate UC Cooperative Extension Impact on Central Coast
Wine Characters: Robert Egan, Agathodaemon Wine
New Zealand Wine Industry Legends Pouring Their Hearts into a New Labor of Love
Martin Glenn to Step Down as Chapel Down Chair
Feast 5: Chris Poldoian, Sommelier and Chief Operating Officer for Pinnacle Imports
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Mobile Wine Bottling System
Recoopered Red Wine Barrels – Quality Wine Barrels
Custom Sparkling Shiners Available Now! – Rack & Riddle
22ft. Marine Falcon Kit – Falcon Crop Protecftion
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Supplier News
 
Simplify Winemaking with Plinth, the Ultimate Basket Press Base
Bottle360 Announces Integration with Klaviyo Powered by Vintools
Cork, Plastic or Aluminum? Which Material Makes the Best Wine Stopper?
Have You Noticed That Single-Serve Wine Is Capturing the Younger Generation’s Attention?
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Davis Bynum Wines Celebrates 50 Years with Exclusive Anniversary Wine Collection
New Owners of Central Pennsylvania Winery Already Feeling ‘Welcome and Excited’
Ashes & Diamonds and the Sea Ranch Lodge Collaborate on Seasonal Culinary Experience
Funding Boost Enhances Experiential Learning for Grape and Wine Science Students
New York Wineries Unite to Champion Cabernet Franc

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Agathodaemon Wines, American Society for Enology and Viticulture, Blushworks, Bottle360, Bronco Wine Co, Chapel Down, Davis Bynum Wines, Lafitte Cork and Capsule Inc, Small Lot Bottles, The Overshine Collective, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Washington State Wine Commission

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