Afternoon Brief, August 29

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Why Are More Media Companies Branching Out into Wine?
The Fox Corporation intends to make a splash in the wine business with the launch of its Fox News Wine Shop, an online venture selling all-American wines from independent producers. And it’s not the only media company eyeing up wine as a side hustle…
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Ontario to Keep US Alcohol Ban Until Tariffs Are Removed or New Deal Agreed
Speaking to reporters, Ontario premier Doug Ford said: “Well, it’s still going to be banned until they cut the tariffs or we make a deal with them. It’s not coming on our shelves.”
The 46th Annual Mendocino County Wine Competition Announces Its Results
For the first time ever, the competition – held on Saturday, August 16 at Brutocao Winery in downtown Hopland – comprised simultaneous People’s Choice and professionally judged competitions…
Previous Napa Wildfires Were ‘Apocalyptic’ for Wineries. This One Is Different (Paywall)
The fight against the Pickett Fire can already be considered a remarkable success — and the mood in Napa County reflects that…
Encore Glass Launches New Website, Marking a Milestone in Its 50th Year
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New Zealand Crowns Young Winemaker and Young Viticulturist of the Year
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