Afternoon Brief, August 1

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Court Could Save Wine from Tariffs
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June Data Insights: June Results Underscore Continued Headwinds for Wine & Spirits at 2025 Midpoint
Both the spirits and wine categories posted significant declines despite the benefit of one additional shipping day…
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Rideau Vineyard to Debut Canned Rosé on National Relaxation Day Weekend with Lighthearted, Inclusive Event
Livermore Supervisors Clear Path for Wine Country Expansion
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Wants to Allow Online Delivery Orders of Wine, Ready-to-Drink Beverages
RNDC’s California Exit Signals Tough Times for Employees Amid Tight Job Market
BC Wine Industry Up in Arms Over ‘Value Added Fee’ in Alberta
How Wine Brands Are Realising Their Social Responsibility Commitments
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South Australia Wine Industry Fears Its Concerns Over Mining Project Are Being Ignored
The Institute of Masters of Wine Postpones 11th International Symposium in Adelaide
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Valley Stewards Initiative: Protecting Land & Legacy from Wildfire
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Top Stories of the Week
15% Tariffs on European Wine and Spirits Start August 1 — But Industry Continues to Fight for Exemptions
How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts the Drinks Industry
Gallo’s Strategic Retreat: Implications for the US Wine Industry and Investment Opportunities in a Shifting Market
New Wine Collective Headed by Former Google Exec Acquires 3 Acclaimed Healdsburg Wineries
WIN Insiders Series with Dom Engels
A Prime Napa Valley Winery Hits the Market for $65 Million
A ‘Micro-Influencer’ Drama Caused a Brand New Wine Bar to Close Permanently
August Marks Family Winemakers Month: 35 Years of Advocating for Family-Owned Wineries
Napa County Officials Push Back on Grand Jury Findings on Winery Permits
Suisun Valley Named #1 Best Wine Region in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Latest Tasting Room Closure Prompts a Regional Wine Site Call to Action: ‘Redouble Your Support’
Come On In: Drive Sales (and FOMO) with Creative Loyalty Programs
San Joaquin Valley Farmers Face Wine Industry Downturn. Vineyards Being Abandoned
Top Wine Executives to Share Leadership Strategies Amid Industry Headwinds at August 7th Women for WineSense Panel at Lynmar Estate
Three Valleys, One Vision: Sonoma County’s Wine Regions Come Together in Support and Strength
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