Afternoon Brief, August 5

Tuesday, August 05
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Reservoir Farms, the First on-Farm Robotics Incubator for Specialty Crops, Hosts Exclusive Preview Event
The Reservoir brings together growers, entrepreneurs, and institutions on working farmland to fast-track robotics and innovation that address labor shortages, production costs, water management, and climate resilience…
 
Today’s News
 
Will Tariffs Help or Hurt CA’s Wine Industry?
Amid decreasing demand and rising costs, the wine industry has struggled in recent years. While some regard President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as bad for business, others say they could help domestic wine makers…
Santa Lucia Highlands Harvest Update with Growers & Winemakers
Santa Lucia Highlands growers and winemakers present a 2025 wine grape harvest update from the vineyard virtual event on Wednesday, August 13, at 4 pm PST…
Paso Wine Pops Up in Bakersfield and Fresno This September
Paso Robles Wine Country is bringing its signature hospitality and delicious wines to the heart of California’s Central Valley this September…
Celebrate the Joy of Outdoor Living with Raeburn Winery’s Gather & Grill Sweepstakes
Harvest 2025 Begins in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country
“Festival of Forgotten Grapes” Named One of the Nation’s Best Wine Festivals – Announces New Name, New City, and 2026 Dates
Visit Temecula Valley Celebrates California Wine Month
Oregon SB 916: Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers? What Oregon’s New Law Means for Winery and Vineyard Employers
Cellar Stars Awards Highlights Exceptional Willamette Valley Tasting Rooms
The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine
Grad Students’ Grape and Wine Work Earns International Acclaim
Bordeaux’s Château de La Rivière sold to Global Food Investments
The 4th Edition of the OIV International Ampelography Course Took Place in Germany
 
Blogs
 
Wine and the Horror of Top 10 Lists
The Dominant Wine Word of the Day
Wine Club Fatigue Is Real: How to Reignite Member Engagement in 2025
Festa Italia di Healdsburg-Sunday, August 17th
Jamie Goode: Has Wine Lost Its Cool – for Good?
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Account Manager (Hybrid)
Wineshipping – Napa, CA
Winemaker
ASV Wines – McFarland, CA
Viticulture Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District – Napa, CA
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People
 
Checkerboard Vineyards Appoints Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky as Winemakers
Judia Black, Acclaimed Sommelier and Wine Educator at enJoie, Expands Her Wine Lifestyle Experiences to Atlanta
Right Motives, Right Vision, Right Values: Lessons in Business Success with Mike Chaput
Charles Heidsieck Appoints Émilien Erard as Chef de Caves
Caroline Frey Steps Back from French Estates to Focus on Swiss Vineyards
 
WIN Marketplace
 
High Altitude Tempranillo Grapes
Vineyard Removal/Development & Management
6 Membranes 4″x40″ RO, Italian Manufacturer
Soil Monitoring – HotSpot Ag
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Supplier News
 
Sunridge Nurseries Implements in-House Drone Flights for Spray Applications
The Most Sustainable Packaging Options to Help You Reach Your Goals
This Energy Upgrade Could Save Your Winery Thousands
Peregrine’s Special Offer to Help You Bottle Smarter and Save More
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Altitude and Attitude: The Story Behind Phelps Creek Vineyards
This New Sonoma Sparkling Wine Is as Good as Your Champagne
Chinese Wines Come in All Shades – Orange Included
A Decade in the Making, Armand de Brignac Introduces Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 5 as Its Boldest Expression Yet
Invivo Secures Strategic Investment from Indevin to Supercharge Global Growth

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