Afternoon Brief, December 23

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January Is the Tastiest Time of Year: Napa Valley Restaurant Month Returns with Exceptional Dining, Stay & Sip Experiences
With exceptional dining, exclusive lodging specials, and expanded wine experiences, Napa Valley Restaurant Month offers countless ways to enjoy the best of the valley this January…
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Winegrowers Awards to be Presented at Foundation’s Party + Auction – Washington Winegrowers Association
The annual Washington Winegrowers awards—recognizing a grower of the year, significant winery contributions, industry service, and lifetime achievement—will be presented during the Foundation’s Party + Auction event on the evening of Tuesday, February 10…
How Some California Wine Companies Took Advantage of the Industry Downturn This Year (Paywall)
One helpful way to understand the state of the U.S. wine industry is to examine its acquisition activity in a given year — to see what appetite there was for buying and selling wineries and vineyards…
Castel Group Leadership Coup Escalates
Following on from db’s report that French beer and wine giant The Castel Group is facing a leadership coup, Romy Castel insists that the CEO’s resignation “is the best solution”…
Strategic Social Media for Business with Tablas Creek’s Jason Haas
From NASA Astronaut to Vintner, José Hernández Wine Sold at Raley’s
The Best New Wine Tasting Rooms of 2025 Were Almost All in One City, and It’s Not Napa (Paywall)
Australian Winemaker Two Hands Evolves Its Approach to Shiraz Production
Your New Favorite Wine Bar Has Opened in the East Village
Renault Winery’s Vintner Wonderland Brings Winter Fun for the Holiday Season
How Bordeaux Is Tackling Its Trials and Maximising Opportunities
Saudi Arabia Quietly Expands Access to Its Only Alcohol Store for Non-Muslim Residents
Impact of Wood Species on the Chemical Composition, Colour, and Sensory Characteristics of White Wine
Packamama Launches in South Africa with Polyoak and Safripol
Poland’s President Vetoes Plans to Raise Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol
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A Tribute to Alberto Migliardi
Shaw-Ross International Importers Announces Leadership Transition in Central Region
The Magic Behind Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
Larry Harris Appointed to Winegrowers Board
Star Winemaker in Emerging American Region Shows Old-Guard Elites How It’s Done
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Crafting Exceptional Winery Spaces from Concept to Completion
Advanced Filtration Technology for Better Wine Production Results
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The World’s Best Bordeaux of 2025
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