Afternoon Brief, January 15

Thursday, January 15
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Silicon Valley Bank Releases 25th Annual State of the US Wine Industry Report
Widely regarded as the leading source of market trends in the premium wine sector, SVB’s 25th annual report provides an analysis of current market conditions, success strategies, and forecasts for the year ahead…
M. A. Silva USA
 
Today’s News
 
Mission Bell Winery in Madera to Lay Off over 200 Employees as Contracts with Gallo End
The announcement was made to employees on Tuesday. More than 200 people will be out of a job, according to a county official. Previous employees say the announcement is shocking, adding that Mission Bell plays a significant role in the local economy…
Amorim Cork America Becomes Only American Producer of Natural Cork Spirits Closures by Launching the Pacific Collection
The Pacific Collection, their newest line of customizable bartops, are the only natural cork spirits closures assembled and finished in the United States…
This Bay Area Winery, Once One of the Biggest Natural Wine Producers in the Country, Is Shutting Down (Paywall)
Subject to Change WIne Co. in Richmond announced in an email to wine club members on Wednesday that it had “made the difficult decision to wind down our operation”…
National Industry Report Drops Friday: Wineries Continue to Find Success in People and Place
An Immersive Napa Valley Spring Tradition Returns: Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner, April 24-26, 2026
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Wine Folly Launch Free Online American Cabernet Course
Napa Winery Co-Op Hands Off Direct Shipping to 3rd Party Amid Soft Sales
Pondering the Future of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Clif Family Winery & Farm Introduces the Clif Family Community Club
5th Anniversary V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Now Open for Registration
Pennsylvania Wine and Grape Industry Conference
Should US Winemakers Hold Back New Vintage Releases?
French AOC Wines Turn 90: The 2026 Vintage Sees 75 Appellations Reach the Symbolic Milestone
Ukraine’s Wine Industry Endures Hardships and Adapts Amid Ongoing War
ATPGroup
 
Blogs
 
Whatever Happened to Welcoming Tasting Rooms?
Under the Hood: Napa County’s Wine Market Is Clearing, Not Recovering
To the Younger Wine Set—Get a Hold of Yourself
Winemaking Success Stories from Vintage 2025
Spotlight on Undiscovered Grapes
HOBO Data Loggers
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Vineyard Manager
Early Mountain Vineyards – Charlottesville, VA
Wholesale Sales Representative
Noer Vineyards – Remote (VA)
Executive Director – Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association
Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association – Roseburg, OR
More Wine Industry Jobs
Copper Peak Logistics
 
People
 
A Former Apple Executive Turned Wine Entrepreneur Is Choosing a ‘Long-Term Strategy’ over Scale
Gérard Bertrand Group Appoints MMGY Wagstaff as PR & Marketing Agency of Record for the US Market
California Winemaker Honors Chinese Roots
Wausau Coated Products Promotes Adam Frey to Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Hands over Reigns to Next Generation
Wine Industry Advisor
 
Unified Symposium Exhibitors Guide
 
Discover Select 2026 Unified Symposium Exhibitors
Clevertech – Premier Supplier of Front-Line and End-of-Line Packaging Machinery Since 1987
Nail Your Irrigation Plan. Every Block. Every Time
Clark Pest Control – “We Need You!”
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
 
WIN Marketplace
 
New Years Distilling Special!
Picturesque Vineyard Estate in Dry Creek Valley
Food-Grade Steam Sanitation for Wineries
Recoopered Red Wine Barrels
More Marketplace Listings
Wine Industry Network
 
Supplier News
 
Wine Club Retention Strategy: What to Do with at-Risk Members
Thinking of Selling Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
Guala Closures Confirms Gold Medal Rating from Ecovadis, Strengthening Its Position Among the Top 3% of Companies Globally
DTC Wine Symposium HipMap with Local Monterey Recommendations
More Supplier News
WineDirect Fulfillment
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Bota Box Invites Wine Lovers to Look on the Brightside with New Refreshing White Blend
Using Lasers for Bird Pest Management
What’s New and What’s Returning at This Well-Known Central Pennsylvania Winery? Here’s a Peek
Thomas Rivers Brown Aims High with Historic Napa Vines
5StarWines – the Book 2026: Registration Now Open for Landmark 10th Edition of Vinitaly’s Prestigious Wine Selection Event
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