Afternoon Brief, January 12

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Monday, January 12
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Meta Changes Sow Confusion, Concern in Wine Industry
Last week wine, beer, and spirits-related businesses received unwelcome news. Meta notified business owners that their pages would no longer be recommended by Facebook’s algorithms, decreasing reach and revenue…
M. A. Silva USA
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Winners Speak Out: Competitions Help Producers Reach New Audiences
As 2026 rolls forward, wine and spirits brands continue to fight for recognition and market share in a time when shifting consumer behavior continues to challenge the status quo…
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Today’s News
Wine Country’s Flashiest Winery Owner Quietly Closed Two Napa Valley Tasting Rooms
One of Wine Country’s most prolific winery owners recently closed two of his Napa Valley tasting rooms…
A Challenging Finish to 2025 and Setting the Stage for 2026
The second half of 2025 tested the resilience of the wine and spirits industry. For the first time in 2025, we experienced double-digit declines in two consecutive months (October and November), underscoring the pressure building across the system…
Physician Discusses Impact of New U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Wine Drinkers
2026 Willamette Valley Cellar Stars Awards Nominations and Event
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Business of Vineyards Webinars: Marketing Resiliency & Legal Resiliency
Celebrity Winemaker Creates Exclusive Range for Luxury Hotel Chain
Future of Cooper’s Hawk Wine Bar in Midlothian Up in the Air After Lawsuit Settlement
CCOVI Lecture Series to Connect Industry with Expert Insights
France’s Organic Winegrowers Lose an Indispensable Tool. What Now?
EU Warns of Decade-Long Wine Downturn
Striking a Balance: How France’s Vin & Société Is Offering a New Take on Dry January
More Tragedy for Bordeaux
How the Victorian Bushfires Wiped Out an Entire Wine Region for Vintage ’26
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Promoted Event
Enjoy the VIP Experience with Ardagh
During the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, join Ardagh in its VIP Suite – 2nd Floor on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy a glass of wine and learn about the exceptional quality and support you can expect from your local glass manufacturer.
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
Blogs
Dietary Guidelines a Downer for Wine
How One Napa Winery Epitomizes the Market’s Promise—and Peril
With RNDC Reeling, Jose Cuervo Says “Adios”
What to Look Forward to – and Fear – in 2026. Part 3: Mid-Strength and Off-Dry Wine
Wine Gourd Data-Blog Final Post, and My Farewell
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People
American Society for Enology and Viticulture Renames Extension Distinction Award to Honor Dr. Anita Oberholster
Remembering Wine Legends Lost in 2025
Bouchard Cooperages Welcomes Richard Dempsey as International Oak Alternatives Consultant
The Sonoma Winemaker Crafting an Exceptional Burgundy Grand Cru
Frederic Oliva, the 29-Year-Old Sommelier at Enigma: “A Quality Wine Cannot Cost €8.”
Wine Industry Advisor
Unified Symposium Exhibitors Guide
Discover Select 2026 Unified Symposium Exhibitors
Discover How BevZero Equipment Solutions Help Wineries Reduce Costs and Energy Use While Maintaining Quality
Comprehensive HR/Payroll Solutions for California Wine & Ag Businesses from California Payroll
Elevating Wine Industry Operations: Can-Am Unveils Groundbreaking Off-Road Vehicles at the 2026 Unified Symposium
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WIN Marketplace
New Years Distilling Special!
Picturesque Vineyard Estate in Dry Creek Valley
Food-Grade Steam Sanitation for Wineries
Recoopered Red Wine Barrels
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Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
Supplier News
Commerce7 Launches $59/Month Lite Plan for Small and Emerging Wineries
Saverglass Unveils New Optimum Lightweight Wine Glass Bottle Designs
Wine Clubs in 2026: The New Playbook for Modern Winery Memberships
What Happens When You Fertigate Continuously?
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Vineyard & Winery
Hope Family Wines Starts 2026 on a High Note as ‘Official Wine’ of Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Oregon Chardonnay Steps into the Sun
Pennsylvania Winery Celebrates Successful First Decade with Ambitious Expansion
A Washington Icon Delivers on Taste, Terroir, & Connection
Gil Family Estates Celebrates 110 Years of Spanish Winemaking Excellence
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