Afternoon Brief, September 24

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This UN Meeting Could Change How the World Drinks
Tomorrow, the UN will be debating whether alcohol is as dangerous as tobacco and, if so, what measures it should take…
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Turning the Tables on Cori Solomon
Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her pet Salukis in tow. Her blog, The Written Palette, features eclectic articles about her experiences traveling, dining and discovering new wines, wineries, wine regions, art and pets…
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Today’s News
Trailblazers Honored: SommCon Announces Winners of the 2025 Imprint Awards
SommCon honors six trailblazers with the 2025 Imprint Awards – recognition that celebrates impact, vision, and leadership across wine and spirits. From rising talent and veteran educators to digital curators and forward-thinking businesses, this year’s recipients reflect the shared values of mentorship, innovation, and purposeful progress…
CRŪ Winery Remains Open with No Plans to Close
CRŪ Winery and their two tasting rooms remain open with no plans to close. Due to the recent announcement that Valley Farm Management will be closing at the end of the year…
Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises Vital Funds for Local Nonprofits
Celebrate Winemaking Season by Visiting Oregon Wine Country
Michigan’s Wine Country Sued Again, as Another Insurer Says It Won’t Pay $50M Lawsuit (Paywall)
Raising a Glass Together: New York Wines and the ‘Come Over October’ Movement
How a Devastating Grape Pest Is Reshaping Vineyards Across Colorado’s Western Slope
Reporting “Black Holes” Blur Industry’s View of Bottom, Recovery
Texas Wine Builds Global Momentum in International Organization
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Launches SommBiz: First Online Beverage Business Course for Hospitality Leaders
Italian Trade Agency Champions Italian Wine in the U.S. Taking Flagship Masterclasses to Wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum in Chicago
Poland-Belarus Border Closure Stalls China-Europe Rail Freight, Disrupts Wine Shipments
ProWein Düsseldorf 2026: New Standards for the Wine and Spirits Industry
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Blogs
A History of Wine’s Future (2025-2050)
Preparing Your Winery for Holiday Success
The Century Club: Rafanelli Family
“Globalization Versus Terroir” After 20 Years
Twenty-First Amendment & the Hemp Legal Challenge
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Wine Industry Careers
Customer Onboarding Specialist
Innovint – Remote
Welder and Fabricator
TCW Equipment – Ukiah, CA
Tasting Room/Store Manager
Polymath – Los Altos, CA
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People
Reeve & BloodRoot Wines Name Katy Wilson as New Director of Winemaking
Hurt During Harvest, Others Help Out
Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas of Copain
Wine Characters: Kristin Taylor, KT Winery
‘It’s a Big Responsibility’: Maria Boumpa on Representing UK at ASI Best Sommelier 2026
Wine Industry Careers
WIN Marketplace
Custom Crush + AP Space Available – Turnkey Winemaking in Paso Robles
Precision in Every Pour – Premium Wine Acids & Additives
Award Winning Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes for Sale
Now Offering Alcohol Removed Wines!
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Supplier News
Wine Club Members Want to Swap Wines — Here’s How to Make It Effortless
Seamless Wine Logistics: From Vine to Warehouse
Calm, Connected Ecommerce – Now with a Shopify Option
Colangelo & Partners Named Agency of Record for McCollum Heritage 91
More Supplier News
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Vineyard & Winery
Almost All N.C. Wineries Have Reopened Since Helene, but Some Detours to Normalcy Remain
Vara Winery & Distillery Brings Sparkling Wines to Grocery Stores Across New Mexico
Ep 145: Still Pouring, Still Roaring: Opolo at 25, Still Making History
Roseade USA Accelerates Growth with New Formats, Flavors, and National Expansion
The Timeless Appeal of Ferrari Trento’s Sparkling Wines
HOBO Data Loggers

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