Afternoon Brief, October 23

Thursday, October 23
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Ed King Is Oregon’s First American Wine Legend Winner
King, co-founder and co-CEO of King Estate Winery in Eugene, Ore., will receive the award in New York City on Jan. 26, 2026, at the 26th annual Wine Star Awards gala…
 
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WIN Insider Series with Joel Peterson
Joel Peterson, Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, shares his journey into the wine industry and discusses what makes Paso Robles unique as both a wine destination and recognized brand…
 
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Registration Now Open for Bold Predictions Virtual Session: “Using OKRs to Create Alignment and Drive Profitability in Your Wine Business”
The third and final session of the 2025 series, “Using OKRs to Create Alignment and Drive Profitability in Your Wine Business” will broadcast on November 12, 2025, at 10:00am…
National Orange Show Presents: Pacific Rim Wine Competition Unveils Call for Entries
This distinguished two-day blind-tasting event, led by Competition Director, Nicole Orue, and Chief Judge, Tim McDonald, invites wineries to submit their exceptional wines for a chance to be recognized among the best…
California AgTech Alliance Launches to Help Farmers Stay Competitive
Lewis Cellars Opens New Immersive Napa Valley Tasting Room on Silverado Trail
Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery in Alexander Valley Welcomes Two Industry Veterans as They Prepare for Their 25th Anniversary
Valo and Massalto Tasting Room Opens in Tacoma
Texas Vineyards Report High-Quality Wine Grapes
This Pennsylvania Winery Is Hosting a Heartwarming Fundraiser with a Deeply Personal Connection
Cluster Hooked: Wine’s Stem Cells
Coles Liquor and Wirra Wirra Join the Sustainable Wine Roundtable Bottle Weight Accord (BWA)
How WBWE Is the ‘Bridge’ for Buyers to Find Right Bulk Partners
The Charm of Wine Labels: Do They Matter More Than What’s Inside?
Why China Does Not Need a Signature Grape
 
Blogs
 
How Independent Wine Shops Can Maximize Holiday Sales in 2025
Wine Chronicles: Will Michelin’s Star System Work for Wine?
The Mount Rushmore of California Chardonnay, According to 9 Wine Experts
The Brown Scare
Bubbly Part Two: Yes These Are Celebration Wines!
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Winemaker & Hands-on Vineyard Manager
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards – Sandy Hook, CT
Sales Representative (Napa and Sonoma)
Juclas USA – Santa Rosa, CA
Robotics Hardware Engineer
Vineyard Robotics – San Francisco, CA
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People
 
The Winemaker Behind the US’s Best-Selling Chardonnay Retires
This Scottsdale Sommelier Is Quietly Revolutionizing How We Pair Wine – and You’ll Want to Take Notes
Podcast 741 – Ernst “Erni” Loosen, Weingut Dr Loosen, Mosel Valley, Germany
Meet the Sommelier: Isa Bal MS
Niklas Breithaupt Is ‘Germany’s Best Sommelier 2025’
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Picturesque Vineyard Estate in Dry Creek Valley
Warming Things Up (When You Need to) – The Ultimate Cellar Climate Combo
Mokelumne River AVA – Prothero Vineyard Syrah
Oak Barrels for Sale – All Vintages Available!
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Supplier News
 
The Power of Digital Wallets and Mobile Checkout: Why It’s a Must for Modern Businesses
The Importance of Customer Brand Perception Through Wine Bottle Design – Global Package
Should I Use a Floor Scrubber in My Wine Cellar?
Fermentation Management of Rot Infected Grapes
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Fog & Light Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Honors Paso Robles Harvest Wine Month with New Distribution and Retail Program
Lake Erie Shipwreck Serves as Aging Cellar for Innovative Pennsylvania Winery
Kosmic Kitty Wines Releases New Promotional Video for Social Media and in-Store Wine Displays
Taste Tuscany Without Leaving Canada
Alto Adige, One of Italy’s Leading Wine Regions, Announces the End of the 2025 Harvest

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