Afternoon Brief, October 22

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Wednesday, October 22
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Pacificorp Gives $125M to Oregon Wineries, Vineyards in Settlement Over Labor Day Fires
PacifiCorp agreed to pay $125 million as part of a settlement with Oregon wine companies and vineyards over damage from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires, lawyers announced Oct. 19…
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Turning the Tables on Michael Sinowitz
Michael Sinowitz, author of Finding Meaning in Wine: A US Blend, researched his book over the last 7 years, speaking with many wine world luminaries including Rajat Parr, Ted Lemon, Cathy Corison, Michael Browne, Dan Petroski, Justin Smith and many others….
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Today’s News
Could Regulatory Reforms Make the Wine Grape Market Fairer for Growers?
The Lodi Winegrape Commission is advocating for changes that could lead to more favorable contracts for local farms…
Newly Signed CA Law Aims to Boost Local Glass Industry, Support Wine Country
A newly signed California law aims to turn more recycled glass back into wine bottles and keep glass manufacturing jobs right here at home…
Performant Capital Announces Acquisition of Avalara Beverage Alcohol Compliance Solutions
‘Tens of Thousands’ of Wine Grape Acres Abandoned in California
The California Association of Winegrape Growers to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference – November 5
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Has Left Oregon Wine Country in Fear
Three Ways Wine Producers Are Weathering the Drinking Decline
Student-Run Winery Wins Big at Sonoma County Harvest Fair (Paywall)
The Battle over Canned Cocktails Enters Another Round
The International Volcanic Wines Conference Returns June 10, 2026
Ministry Responds to B.C. Winery Concerns over Olympic Average Policy
Champagne Facing Up the Challenge of Its Rivals
Smallest Vintage in Germany Since 2010
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Molecular P: The New Frontier in Plant-Based Fining
From Enologica Vason R&D comes a next-generation plant-based fining agent: Molecular P.

Developed through innovations in molecular enology, Molecular P leverages surface electrical charge to enhance fining efficiency, enabling more selective interaction and optimized dosing. The result? Maximum technical performance.

Molecular P combines clarification and de-tannification in a single, high-performance product.
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Breaking Barrels and Barriers
The Extraordinary Environmental Activist Joy Sterling
Grammy-Winning Recording Artist and Entrepreneur, Future, Disrupts the Beverage Scene with Roué
Wine Star: Billionaire South African Vintner Johann Rupert
Introducing the DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Welcoming Caro Maurer MW
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Oak Barrels for Sale – All Vintages Available!
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Supplier News
Expert Analysis on Trends in Alcohol Consumption Help Guide Best Practices and Business Projections for Wine Industry
3 Reasons Why Natural Cork Stoppers Are Worth the Investment
New Flavored Frizzante-Style Sparkling Wines Are Here
Propane Forklifts: The Hidden Hero of Vineyard Logistics
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Vineyard & Winery
Plata Wine Partners Celebrates 20 Years of Vineyard-to-Bottle Innovation
Napa Valley’s Rutherford Hill Offers ‘Elevated’ Wine Tastings — Literally
Holiday Cheer Abounds at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa with Dining, Carolers and Family Fun
Virginia Wine Country Adds Sparkling Specialist with Opening of Loudoun County Producer
Kylie’s Petit Rosé Becomes UK’s Number One ‘Lighter Alcohol’ Wine
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