Afternoon Brief, October 10

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Sam Sebastiani, Sonoma Wine Scion and Founder of Viansa Winery, Dies at 84
Samuel “Sam” Sebastiani, a prominent member of one of California’s most storied wine families, died Thursday after a nearly 10-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease at his home in Sonoma. He was 84…
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Today’s News
Scout Gen5 Selected for Times’s List of the Best Inventions of 2025
Scout, the vineyard intelligence platform built by and for growers, announced today that its Scout Gen5 technology has been named to TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2025, which features 300 innovations transforming the way we live, work, and connect with the world…
Sommeliers Award Red Sparkler and “Rosa” Tequila with Top Honors at International Wine & Spirits Competition
You could say the judges were “seeing red.” While it’s not unusual for a red wine to take top honors at a competition, it is somewhat rare to have a red sparkling wine and a spirit aged in red wine barrels rise to the top of the same event…
International Study Reveals the Current State of Wine Tourism Worldwide
The newly published “Global Wine Tourism Report 2025” marks a milestone for the global wine and tourism industries. With contributions from 1,310 wineries in 47 countries, it is the most comprehensive international analysis of wine tourism to date, reflecting the sector’s realities and future directions…
Garagiste Wine Festival Marks 15th Anniversary in Paso Robles
Destroyed Alto Winery to Re-Open in Cornelia
A Prominent Bay Area Brewery Just Filed for Bankruptcy (Paywall)
Spotted Lanternfly, Grapes, and Tree-of-Heaven in the Finger Lakes: What You Need to Know
Exploring Idaho: From the Vine to the Bottle, How Idaho Winemakers Make Award-Winning Wine
Wines of Alsace USA Toasts Record Growth and a Fresh Spin on Its ‘Alsace Rocks’ Campaign
Capsules Influence Wine Purchase Decisions, Shows ‘Neuromarketing’ Study
From Algorithms to Appellations: The Rise of AI in Wine
‘The Industry Has Been Lazy’: Calls for Affordability and Innovation in Wine
Guala Closures Announces Strategic Acquisition of Metal Crowns to Strengthen Position in East African Market
Why ‘Flower-Power’ Is Key to Fine Wine from Argentina
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Expert Perspectives
Root Causes of Declining Alcohol Consumption
In the Fall 2025 issue of Winescape, Dr. Chris Bitter, Senior Wine and Grape Analyst at Terrain, dives into the data behind the decline in alcohol consumption to find its root causes. In this episode of Expert Perspectives, he outlines the five major factors and what he thinks is the biggest driver.
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Industry Events
Vinoshipper Annual Summit
October 23 – Webinar
Data-Driven Insights for Groundwater Management & Sustainability
October 23 – Webinar
Wine Women Presents: 2nd Annual Soirée
October 23 – St. Helena, CA
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13th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo)
December 4 – Santa Rosa, CA
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Sonoma Wine Industry Brainstorms for Ideas
Next Gen Wine: Win Over the Modern Consumer Through Influence, Identity and Occasion
US Shutdown Worries Wine and Whiskey
‘Wine Improvement Districts’ Promise to Sell More Wine, so Why Are They so Contentious?
SVB’s Annual State of the Wine Industry Survey Is Now Open Through October 27
Grower Referendum Vote Overwhelmingly Approves Continuation of Sonoma County Winegrape Commission
Amidst a Slow Wine Market, Winemakers Say They’re Struggling This Harvest
What Wine Can Teach Us About Climate Change
Farm Bureau Reports Alleged Embezzlement
Oregon Wine Industry Celebrates “Come Over October” with Promotions & Events
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Announces Best of Class and Gold Medal Winners from Professional Wine Competition
Famous Winemaking Duo Behind Domaine de la Côte Part Ways
WIN Insider Series with Alexandra O’Gorman
2025 Smoke Summit: Research and Support Continue for Wine Industry, Smoke Exposure Task Force
British Conman Admits His Role in $99m Wine Fraud
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