Afternoon Brief, October 9

Thursday, October 09
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Roberta Corrà Named “Person of the Year” in Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 Wine Star Awards
Roberta Corrà, CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons has been named Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in the 2025 Wine Star Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most influential leaders in the beverage industry, recognizing their outstanding achievements, vision, and impact…
 
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WIN Insider Series with Alexandra O’Gorman
In this WIN Insider Series episode, George Christie interviews Alexandra O’Gorman, Vice President of Community Relations for Foley Family Wines. Alexandra shares her journey into the wine industry, working at prestigious wineries including Flowers Vineyard and Korbel, while earning her MBA from Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute…
 
Today’s News
 
These Napa Wineries Lost Millions in a Wildfire. Can They Find Someone to Blame – and Pay for It? (Paywall)
The Pickett Fire burns behind a Napa Valley vineyard in August. Since then, at least half a dozen wineries located on Napa Valley’s esteemed Howell Mountain have determined that their grapes were smoke-tainted by the fire and thus unusable…
Super Bowl Champion Bear Pascoe and Organizational Expert Dr. Devon Hodgson to Headline Drive 2026: Inspiring a Culture of Winning
Presented by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, this year’s event will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The AVA Hotel in Paso Robles…
Fine Wines & Experiences Auction Offers Unparalleled Access to Napa Valley
Trysk Introduces TryskEdge™: A First-of-Its-Kind Organic Torn-Edge Label Finish
Ciatti California Market Report, October 2025
Six Italian Wine Ambassadors Appointed as Vinitaly International Academy Concludes Its Chicago Edition During Vinitaly.USA
Iconic Boston Wine Shop the Urban Grape Shuts Down After Failed Negotiations with Cambridge Savings Bank
Wine Spectator Announces Dynamic Lineup of 150 Italian Wineries for OperaWine 2026
Treasury Wine Estates Releases ‘Cultivating a Brighter Future’ Report
Sotheby’s and Institute of Masters of Wine Debut Fundraising Auction
Nearly Half Non-Alc Ads Potentially Breaking Rules, Finds UK’s ASA
South African Chenin Blanc Clones May Be Key to the Loire Valley’s Future
Where Are the Margins for the UK Drinks Trade?
 
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October Isn’t Over – There’s Still Time to Support Wine
Even if your calendar isn’t full of October activations, there are plenty of nimble ways to get involved. The beauty of Come Over October is that it doesn’t require elaborate planning–it’s about sparking connection and making wine the centerpiece. Here are some fast, high-impact ways to weave the campaign into what you’re already doing…
 
Blogs
 
Winery Budgets 2026: Are You Planning for Guesswork or Growth?
The Case for Inebriation
Columbia Valley vs Willamette Valley – Which AVA Wins?
Wine Chronicles: A Case for the Overlooked Wines of the World
Wine Lovers Win on Science, Lose on Noise
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
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Juclas USA – Santa Rosa, CA
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TCW Equipment – Ukiah, CA
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Vineyard Robotics – San Francisco, CA
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People
 
Winemaking Minimalist: Anaba Wines’ Katy Wilson
Mike Bartlett Returns to M. A. Silva as General Manager
Gary Farrell Winery Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Doug Benzenberg as Director of National Sales
Maison Pol Roger Honours the Legacy of Patrice Noyelle
Felton Road’s Nina Downer in Young Horticulturist Finals
 
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Supplier News
 
2025: An Optimal Vintage for Whoever Is Buying
Facebook/Meta: Turning Fans into Wine Club Members
Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Documentary: The Art, History and Culture of Wine & Spirits Are Evidenced Through Its Packaging Journey
Update on AR DTC Product Registrations
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Clif Family Winery Awarded Great Wine Capitals Award for Culinary Experiences
First Castle on the Right: The Drawbridge Between Craft & Collaboration – Featuring Fortress Custom Crush
Try These 4 Pennsylvania Wines Under $20 That a Wine Expert Recommends for Fall 2025
Prune Grapevines in Winter for Healthier Plants and Better Harvests
Could Château Lafleur Alter the Future of the Appellation System?

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