Afternoon Brief, October 28

Tuesday, October 28
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Sweat the Details: How to Tackle Efficiency, Compliance and Sustainability in the Vineyard
Labor shortages, water scarcity, and energy costs are squeezing California vineyards, but ag tech is advancing from simple solutions to integrated systems that deliver real ROI. The challenge? Knowing which technology to invest in…
 
Today’s News
 
Phil Coturri, Father of Organic Winegrowing in the US Steps Down After 60 Harvests in Sonoma (Paywall)
Phil Coturri, a pioneer of organic winegrowing in the United States, is stepping down as chief executive officer of Enterprise Vineyards, the Sonoma-based vineyard management company he founded in 1979…
Sorry, but a $25 Glass of Wine Is Now Normal
In a city where $10 beers and $17 cocktails have become the norm, a glass of wine has suddenly become the most expensive intoxicant of all, with the rate rapidly approaching $25…
Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest
You won’t see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025 harvest and seeing a very good yield…
5 Special Events You’ll Love at the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo
Sonoma County Tourism Taps Mindtrip to Make Exploring Wine Country Effortless with the Power of AI
Farmblox Launches New Ag Security System to Combat Agricultural Crime in Partnership with Ag Crime Expert Bobby Rader
DTC Shipments Decline Further in September
The 2025 New York Wine Experience: Creating Wine Memories Together
Freeman Wine Chosen for US Embassy Dinner During Presidential Visit to Japan
Alcohol Ordering Between Producers and Retailers Just Got Easier
‘It’ll Be a Shrinking Category Until It’s Rediscovered’: Predicting Port’s Future
Registration Now Open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
Harvest Report Hungary 2025 – Promising Outstanding Quality
New Report Highlights ‘Enormous Economic Value’ of Austrian Wine
 
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Innovation in Motion – Certified Origins Block Buster
Discover how Clevertech engineered and installed advanced palletizing and depalletizing systems for Certified Origins, a leader in the USA food sector. From streamlined efficiency to accelerated ROI and a long-term OEM & client partnership – view the impact of Clevertech’s best-in-class automation.
 
Blogs
 
The VinePair Podcast: The Conversation Around Wine Additives Is Exhausting
Survey Says… No More Three-Tier System
Champagne Henriot – Expect the Unexpected
Taking a Closer Look at Mexican Wine
Emma Hodges: How Accessible & Inclusive Are Your Wine Events?
 
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
Area Sales Manager
StarWine Cellars – San Francisco, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
 
People
 
How Dario Sattui Made a Large Fortune in the Wine Business
Award-Winning Rising Wine Star Making Spectacular Wines Using Ancient Ways
Interview: Michael Mondavi on Leadership
Jane Anson the Wine Podcast: A Culinary Journey with Emily Scott
Renewal of Leadership at the Vermouth di Torino Consortium: New President and Board of Directors Elected
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Vineyard Management Services
Now Offering Alcohol Removed Wines!
Precision in Every Pour – Premium Wine Acids & Additives
Sustainability Auditing
More Marketplace Listings
 
Supplier News
 
DH Wine Compliance: Compliance Made Simple, Service Made Exceptional
5 Questions the Most Successful Wineries Ask Before Migrating Platforms
Agtonomy Secures $18 Million Series B to Accelerate Physical AI Adoption in Off-Road Industries
Verallia Q3 Results: Continued Volume Growth but Profitability Down in a More Difficult Market Than Expected Leading to an Adjustment to 2025 Outlook
More Supplier News
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Quintessential Named California Distributor for Aveleda, Producer of the World’s #1 Vinho Verde
Gambero Rosso Awards an Unprecedented 49 Italian Wineries with Prestigious Tre Bicchieri Designation
Boutique Brands Push Boundaries of English Sparkling Wine
The World’s Best Zinfandels of 2025
Nebraska Earns Championship Wine Scores: 93, 96, and 98 Points Prove Quality Competes Nationally

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