Afternoon Brief, August 19

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Delaware Disappoints Wine Lovers
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed a deeply disappointing bill into law this past Friday, August 15. By signing HB 187, the Governor puts wine-loving Delawareans into a state of confusion and frustration, as the promised direct shipping will not play out as anticipated…
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Today’s News
Finalists Announced: SommCon 2025 Imprint Awards
The Imprint Awards champion leadership, innovation, and mentorship across the wine and spirits industry. From emerging voices to industry icons and trailblazers, the program reflects SommCon’s broader mission…
The Future of Wine, According to Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 Future 40 Tastemakers
Every year, Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 list celebrates a new class of emerging talents in the drinks space. They are winemakers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers, business owners, educators and advocates who are changing the way we drink and think about drinking…
California Funds over $3.6 Million in Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Projects
The department is now accepting applications for 2026 to support the transition to more sustainable pest management practices…
Dry Creek Valley’s Michel-Schlumberger Is Ready for Its Comeback
Sabering the Grapes — Schramsberg Marks a Milestone in Napa’s 2025 Harvest
Wine M&A Market Update with Mario Zepponi
Riboli Family Wines Names Paul Roberts as Chief Commercial Officer
Stags Leap District Brings Napa’s Finest Cabernets to Arizona for an Exclusive Tasting Experience
Paul Mabray Joins Small Lot Bottles’ Board of Directors, Reflecting Company Growth and Strategic Evolution
Hotel San Luis Obispo’s 4th Annual “Autumn Soirée: The SLO Way” Wine & Food Festival Returns with Top Central Coast Winemakers and Chefs, November 8
Regenerative Viticulture Foundation Launches UK One Block Challenge
Château Angélus Administration to End ‘as Soon as Family Conflict Resolved’
Why Austria Has Protected Its Historic Blends
Grape Wall: Which Varieties Are the Ones to Watch in China?
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Public Opinion Turns Against Alcohol, and Yet…
The Beverage Director’s Guide to Financial Fundamentals
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The VinePair Podcast: Can AI Write a Wine List? Should It?
Wholesaler Mandates into Bank Accounts Could Be the Next Trend
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Neeta and Kunal Mittal Named to Wine Enthusiast’s Prestigious Future 40 List
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From Bordeaux to Paso & Back – Featuring Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) + Eric Jensen (Booker)
Meet the Women Reviving Portugal’s Winemaking Traditions
Requiem Mass to Celebrate Life of Wine Writer Michael Edwards
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Custom Crush + AP Space Available – Turnkey Winemaking in Paso Robles
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vinSuite’s State of the Industry: 3 Moves Growing Wine Clubs in 2025
Re-coopering: Barrels Reborn
Oomiji Uncorks One-Click Survey Analysis with AI-Driven Marketing for Wine & Spirits Brands
A Cool Summer and Its Consequences: What California Winemakers Need to Know
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Vineyard & Winery
Underwood Debuts Non-Alcoholic Rosé Bubbles in a Can for the Modern Drinker
Alta Colina Winery Opens Trailer Pond for Special Events
Wine, Art and Wonder: from September 19 to 21 “Enologica Montefalco – Pairings 2025”
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Method in the Madness: How Montes Folly Earned Its Icon Status
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