Afternoon Brief, December 19

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SGMA Changed the Rules. Here’s How California Vineyards Are Adapting
Declining groundwater levels and increasing pressure under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act are changing how California wine growers think about water. What was once largely an operational concern is now directly tied to long-term viability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability planning…
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How Advanced Filtration and IoT Are Transforming Wine Production
As the wine market continues its upward trajectory, the adoption of advanced filtration and IoT technologies is helping producers meet the demands of an evolving industry…
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House of Smith Seattle Facility Listed for Sale
The House of Smith Jet City Winery building in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood has been listed for sale. The facility serves as a production space and tasting room for the K Vintners wines and founder Charles Smith’s other brands…
Foreigners Are Snapping Up ‘Dream’ Chateaus on Fire Sale as France’s Wine Industry Struggles
From Provence to Bordeaux, a troubled market for the country’s famed export means rising inventory and price cuts on generational estates and vineyards…
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