Afternoon Brief, August 26

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Natural Cork Council Applauds US-EU Trade Agreement Seeking Cork Tariff Exemption
The Natural Cork Council announced its support today for the Trump administration’s signing of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that exempts natural cork products from additional tariffs…
 
Today’s News
 
Longtime Wine Institute Leader Bobby Koch to Retire
Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. (“Bobby”) Koch announced today that he will retire from the association at the end of 2025, after 22 years in his current role and 33 years with the preeminent U.S. association representing wine producers…
Updated: Wildfire in Napa Valley Prompts Slows as Weather Improves
The Pickett Fire in the hills east of Calistoga has grown to more than 6,800 acres, but favorable weather conditions have slowed its spread and spared wineries…
Proposed Federal Legislation Alarms Vineyard Owners, Bars States from Regulating Pesticides and Insecticides
If signed into law in its current form, section 453 could be devasting for all specialty crop farmers—including vineyards—who are within miles of row crops, grass farms, and neighborhoods across the United States as well as those who work on these farms…
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Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Billionaire Paso Robles Winery Owner Dismissed
Project Zin 2025 Celebrates Milestone 15th Anniversary, Raises over $500,000 for Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
Longtime Temecula Valley Winery Closes Tasting Room, Restaurant: What to Know
Washington’s Wage Transparency Law Faces Setback After Total Wine Case
The Boom of Wine-Based RTDs: Inside BeatBox’s Winning Strategy
Place Bids Online for Family-Owned Winery in Mahoning County Spanning 14 Acres
From Ash to Glass: Volcanic Wine Is Exploding in Popularity
Top Pomerol Wine Estate Quits Bordeaux Appellation System on Eve of Harvest
Launch Announcement: The Small & Alternative Format Wine Masters 2025
Owner of Canary Island Winery ‘Mowed Down’ Outside Cellar Door
 
Promoted Article
 
Why More Wineries Are Reimagining Wine Clubs with Shopify + Awtomic
For years, wineries evaluating new technology have asked the same question: “Can it handle my clubs and tasting room?” While that’s still important, the bigger question today is: “Can this platform help me grow into the future?” The truth is, covering today’s needs is table stakes.
👉 Explore how wineries are growing with Shopify + Awtomic
 
Blogs
 
An Unattainable WHO Condition for the Enjoyment of Wine
Storytelling: The Secret Ingredient in Wine Tourism Success
The Wine & S’mores Challenge 2025
Data Breach Litigation Targets Wine Company: Lessons for Alcohol Industry Players
Pricking the English Wine Balloon
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Winery District Sales Manager
Easley Winery / Reggae Wines – Indiana
Sales Director
A Toast to You – Santa Rosa, CA
Wine Storage Sales Consultant
Wine Enthusiast – Valhalla, NY
More Wine Industry Jobs
 
People
 
Belle & Bottle Collective Welcomes Veteran Wine Journalist & Strategist Susan Kostrzewa as Content Director and Advisor
R.H. Drexel: Inseparable: Tim Mondavi, Continuum and the Napa Valley
Interview with Konstantin Baum MW
Wine Characters: Hal Iverson, Tenor
Juan Pablo Murgia on Bringing 20 Years of Lessons to Rutini Wines
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Air Quality Sensing – Hotspot Ag
ISO Management Systems for Wineries
6 Membranes 4″x40″ RO, Italian Manufacturer
Custom Sparkling Shiners Available Now! – Rack & Riddle
More Marketplace Listings
 
Supplier News
 
Stop Spray-and-Pray: 5 Wine Customer Segments That Drive Growth Now
Harvest 2025 Is Underway – TTB Training Course Available Online
How Butch Cameron Trucking Is Setting the Standard for Bulk Wine Transportation
Club Members Not Seeing Your Emails? Try This App Instead…
More Supplier News
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Three Sticks’ Sonoma Pinot Takes Top Honors at USA Wine Ratings
Celebrate California Wine Month This September at Phantom Pour: A Centennial Toast
Vinat Rebrands to Offline Wine, Embracing Millennial Trends and Real-Life Connections
Decoy Named Official Wine Partner of the 77th Emmy® Awards Season
Wine Group Australian Vintage Eyes Sales Recovery in New FY
 

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