Afternoon Brief, August 22

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Breaking Update: Pickett Fire Grows to 2,133 Acres, Moving Away from Calistoga
Evacuation orders expand as crews battle blaze in rugged terrain; fire still 0% contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. CAL Fire said additional resources will continue arriving Friday as crews prioritize holding lines and protecting nearby vineyards in Napa Valley’s wine region…
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Tariffs: Quebec Liquor Board Prepares to Destroy $300,000 Worth of American Alcohol
The Quebec liquor board may be forced to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol that the province has banned from stores…
Lighter to Average Harvest Size but Good Berry Concentration on Tap for Pacific Northwest
So far, 2025 is shaping up as a promising vintage for the Pacific Northwest region with concentrated fruit and slightly earlier to average harvest times, though yields are down in some vineyards and heat spikes, in some instances, pose a risk…
Winegrowers on the Canary Islands Fear the Worst as Phylloxera Takes Root
The infamous root louse could imperil century-old vines and threaten unique local farming techniques…
Darioush Welcomes Matthew Sharp as President
Brosseau Wine Studio Opens for Tasting by Appointment in Marina
Harvest Fall Wine Walk in Historic Downtown Chelan
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