Afternoon Brief, August 15

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Robert Mondavi Winery Owner Prevails in To Kalon Name Battle
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names revokes the name To Kalon Creek, raising questions about the vineyard it flows through…
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FIVS Calls on U.S. to Modernise Wine Labels as Half of All Wine Crosses Borders
Global wine body urges adoption of digital labelling to give consumers clearer information, support sustainability and remove trade barriers…
What Drop in Alcohol Consumption Means for California’s Wine Industry
The number of Americans drinking alcohol is at its lowest point in nearly 90 years, according to a new poll. What does that mean for California’s massive wine industry?
Must! Charities’ Purpose Raises Nearly $2.5m in One Night, Redefining Philanthropy in Paso Robles Wine Country
In a spectacular display of generosity and community spirit, PURPOSE, the premier philanthropic event in Paso Robles, raised nearly $2.5 million in a single evening, bringing its five-year total to over $10 million…
Saxco Update: Constellation of Tariff Shifts Complicates Glass Sourcing
Midnight Harvest Yields 20 Tons of Sauvignon Blanc in Pope Valley
Dominus Acquires Vineyards in Yountville
Davenport Hotels Announces Inaugural Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival
Vineyards in the Valley Returns to Scottsdale on December 6 with over 60 Participating Wineries!
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer to Sign Bill Allowing Direct Shipment of Wine to Homes
Wines of Georgia Builds Momentum with Grand Tasting & Masterclass in Los Angeles and Consumer Event Series Across the US
The U.S. Alcohol Industry Is Reeling from Canada’s Booze Boycott
Lanzarote Suffers Its Worst Wine Grape Harvest of the Century
Western Australia’s ‘Underwater Winery’ Hauls Latest Batch from the Southern Ocean
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