Afternoon Brief, September 30

Tuesday, September 30
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Buyer at Major California Grocery Chain Took Bribes to Carry Certain Wines, Prosecutors Claim
A former wine buyer for a powerful California grocery chain accepted “lavish vacations,” luxury watches and tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards in exchange for carrying certain wines in his stores, according to prosecutors…
 
Featured Article
 
Tasting Room Expertise: Is Your Tasting Room Design Hurting Sales and Repeat Business?
For most small- and medium-sized wineries, the biggest source of income is the tasting room and wine club. Do you really want employees to be uncomfortable while they’re representing your brand?
 
Today’s News
 
Winemaker Behind America’s Bestselling Chardonnay Bids Farewell (Paywall)
Randy Ullom is retiring as head winemaker for Kendall-Jackson Wines and senior vice president for Jackson Family Wines. Ullom has been with the company for 32 years, and is currently going through his 33rd harvest…
ASEV Awards $99,500 in Scholarships and Honors Top Student Presentations at 2025 National Conference
“Receiving this scholarship from ASEV is not just financial support – it strengthens my research and commitment in advancing plant protection and grapevine health”…
Credibility, Commitment, Certification: Celebrating 2025 SIP Certified® Members
Women of the Vine & Spirits in Collaboration with Provi, Has Launched the Comprehensive “86 Harassment” Initiative
Spotted Lanternfly Update: The Good, Bad, and the Bugly
The Umbrian Quality Wine District Debuts at Vinitaly.USA in Chicago
Respected Wine Industry Nonprofit the Roots Fund to Host Fourth Annual Charity Auction on October 26th at Crown Club at Barclays Center
Retailers, Wholesalers Share Private Label Insights
Okanagan Wine Producers Celebrate a Bountiful 2025 Harvest, After a Devastating 2024
What Sets Volcanic Wines Apart? Winemakers Share Their Insights on This Rare Craft
Winemaking Accident Inspires New Kylie Minogue Rosé
Nederburg to Become the New Host of the Cape Wine Auction
Export Woes for New Zealand Wine as Major Markets Hike Duties
 
Blogs
 
Wholesalers Are Sitting on Wine, but Don’t Expect a Bargain
How to Manage Distributor Relationships with Pernod Ricard’s John Glazewski
Learning From Spotify: How AI Might Change the Way We Choose and Buy Wine. And Why We May Not Like It
Why Wine Writing Might Die
Fighting Choice Paralysis in Wine Retail: What Neuroscience Suggests
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
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Vineyard Robotics – Central Coast, CA
Assistant Winemaker and Distiller
Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery – Yakima, WA
Director of Quality
Saxco – Fairfield, CA
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DP&F Announces New Litigation and Business Law Team Members
Barren Ridge Vineyards Raises a Glass to Remember Co-Founder
Far Niente Wine Estates Announces Appointment of Shawn Conway as Chief Executive Officer
Gabriella Macari Blends Family Farming and Fine Wine
Sonoma County Winemaker May Hold Secret to Climate-Resilient Grapes
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Calsecco: Have You Tried It Yet?
6 Membranes 4″x40″ RO, Italian Manufacturer
Mokelumne River AVA – Prothero Vineyard Syrah
Sustainability Auditing
More Marketplace Listings
 
Supplier News
 
Post-Harvest Irrigation: Why What You Do Now Shapes Next Year’s Crop
Webinar – BevZero & ANBA – Creating Premium No and Low-Alcohol Beverages
Supercharge Your Wine Marketing Efforts
Powering Napa Valley with Reliable Energy Solutions
More Supplier News
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Sonoma Bespoke: California’s Wine Heritage Meets Modern Precision
10 Years, Countless Setbacks, One Big Payoff: St. Helena’s V. Sattui Winery Unveils Grand Renovation
Vusi Vidi Vici: Vergenoegd Löw’s Rising Star
Circular Bottle Launched by Familia Torres and Walraven Sax
The Best Chenin Blancs of 2025

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