Afternoon Brief, January 6

Tuesday, January 06
Trending Story
 
How AI Is Changing the DTC Wine Experience
AI concierges, conversational commerce and text messaging are being deployed by a Napa Valley winery to boost engagement and conversion in the DTC channel…
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Today’s News
 
New Jersey Winery Launches ‘Try January’ with Free Tastings, New Releases
How does a winery compete with the Dry January health trend? How about waiving all tasting room fees for the month, releasing several new wines, featuring live music every weekend day of the month, and calling it Try January?
Slight Dip in No and Low Sales During December Suggests Category’s Growing ‘Maturity’
The no and low alcohol category is beginning to “reach maturity”, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator…
Vines of Change: 25 Years of Michigan Wine Grape Evolution
From experimentation to precision, how Michigan’s wine industry matured through varietal focus, science-driven viticulture and collaborative strategy…
Benovia Winery Names Industry Veteran Josh Trowbridge as New General Manager
Lumo Partners with Wyatt Irrigation Supply, Setting the New Standard in Precision Irrigation
Northstar Winery Unveils New Tasting Salon in Woodinville, Washington, Expanding Its Tasting Presence to the Western Side of the State
Daou Vineyards: Building a Billion-Dollar Wine Business
Locals Only Tickets for Paso Wine Fest Available Through Feb. 28
The Wine Market Journal Announces the Top Appreciating Wines of 2025
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Launches Fitvine Free First to Market with Functional, Non-Alcoholic Wine
Reasons Why AB InBev Is Buying Back Its Stake in US Metal Plants
Italy Farewells Wine Giant
Vinexposium Announces Nominees for V D’or Awards 2026
English and Welsh 2025 Wine Harvest Delivers ‘Ripest Fruit Ever’
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Promoted Event
 
Wine Paris – Feb 9–11, 2026, Paris. The Global Hub for Wines, Spirits and No & Low Alcohol
Wine Paris unites the international trade with a full industry overview across its three shows: Wine Paris, Be Spirits and Be No. Join the community and get your badge!
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
 
Blogs
 
The Problem with the Wine Business Is Business
Gatekeepers and Dishonest Manifestations of Power in the Drinks Industry
Winemaking Transformations in 2026: You Can Start Today!
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What Wine Can Learn from Cinema
HOBO Data Loggers
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
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More Wine Industry Jobs
WineDirect Fulfillment
 
People
 
Making Up for Lost Time at Samā Cellars
Tonnellerie Ô Welcomes Kristen Zuver as Business Development Specialist Expanding Presence in Napa and Sonoma Territory
Podcast 763 – Dennis Murphy, Winemaker, Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington
Long Shadows Vintners Promotes Colin Cornett, Vice President of Sales
Invivo, Finally, Finds Someone to Manage Its Wine Business, Swapping Cordier Assets for Advini Shares
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Food-Grade Steam Sanitation for Wineries
Recoopered Red Wine Barrels
Picturesque Vineyard Estate in Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Management Service
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
 
Supplier News
 
VA Filtration – Services and Machinery Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence: 2001-2026
Telehandlers and Specialty Attachments: Renting for Unusual Loads
A New Season Is Underway
Block 55 Continues Rapid Innovation with Upgraded Reservation Tools and New Staff Login System
More Supplier News
Vinoshipper
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Dana Estates Earns Top Honors at the 2025 Best Wine of the World Competition
Family-Run Virginia Winery Continues Growth with Plans for New Mountain Venue
L’Ecole No 41 Forms National Partnership with Winebow
Ep 155 In Good Spirits: The Proof Is in Paso – Featuring Donati Family Vineyard | Re:Find Distillery
‘Business as Usual’: Coterie Group CEO on Links Concept Acquisition
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