Afternoon Brief, January 23

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$22 Billion in Inventory: Why Big Alcohol’s Problem Is Everyone’s Problem
Reports that the largest alcohol companies are sitting on $22 billion in inventory should make every independent and mid-size Maker and distributor pause. Not because it’s your inventory, but because it’s clogging everyone else’s shelves…
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WIN Insider Series with Matt Hughes
In this WIN Insider Series episode, George interviews Matt Hughes, General Manager of Solos, a pioneering company specializing in aroma recovery and dealcoholization technology for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages…
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Today’s News
Solos Advances Premium NoLo Wine at Commercial Scale
Southern European opening expands Solos’ global footprint to six markets, with U.S. capacity coming online next…
InnoVint Announces Intelligent Winery Workflows Powered by AI
InnoVint, the leading winery operations & production platform, announced the launch of Intelligent Winery Workflows, introducing artificial intelligence directly into core production workflows to help winery teams move faster with less manual effort…
Reservoir Farms Grand Opening in Salinas Resident Start-Ups, Partners and Farmers Collaborating to Advance Ag Robotics
California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge
Paso Robles Wine Month to Launch Nationally May 2026, Uniting Wineries, Retailers and Restaurants to Engage the Next Generation of Wine Consumers
Wine’s Unpopularity a Matter of Taste
Calories, Sugar Fears, and ‘Eco’ Appeal Are Reshaping Wine Consumption
Uncork the Secrets of the Sierra Foothills: Amador Wine Country’s “Behind the Cellar Door” Returns March 21-22
Turrentine Market Update, January 2026
Vinitaly.USA 2026: The 3rd Edition of the Festival in New York City Scheduled Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th of October at Pier 36
How a 200% Tariff on French Wine Could Impact the US Market
Why Germany Should Be the Go-to for Wines by the Glass
Sake Training Program for Wine Specialists Held in Japan’s Tohoku Region
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Unified Symposium Exhibitors Guide
Discover Select 2026 Unified Symposium Exhibitors
Visit BevZero Services to Learn & Taste: Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Mays Chemical Has aMAYSing Quality
Come Check Out TryskEdge!
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Embracing Hybrid Grapes in California
January 26 – Davis, CA
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January 27 – New York, NY
Bold Predictions: Expert Insights on Emerging Trends and Opportunities
February 11 – Webinar
Bordeaux Varietals Tasting Hosted at Rodney Strong Vineyards
February 12 – Healdsburg, CA
AI in Winery Operations: Three Workflows That Cut Down on Busywork
February 26 – Webinar
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
Top Stories of the Week
California Could Face Grape Shortage
Saga Robotics Announces New General Manager for U.S. Operations
U.S. Wine Trade Alliance Warns 200% Tariff Threat Would Accelerate U.S. Layoffs and Cripple American Small Businesses
Willmes and Armbruster Announce New Business Venture in the United States
California Wine Giant Puts One of Its Most Premium Wineries Up for Sale
The Next Chapter: Amplifying Partnerships, Building Demand and Growing Sonoma County Wine
Arista Winery Closes After 2024 Vintage in Healdsburg
Bucolic Mendocino Vineyard and Farm Goes Up for Sale | McFadden Farm and Vineyard in Potter Valley Asking $7.9 Million
Santa Cruz Mountains Region Loses Two Winemaking Legends
The New Drivers of Wine Tourism
Facebook Shows Signs of Life (Sort of) with Page Recommendation Issue
Cyclical vs. Structural: The Alcohol Market Has Bottomed — And a New One Is Taking Shape
Vinoshipper Releases 2026 National Direct Sales Report
Yield Energy Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Agriculture-Focused DERMS Solution to Transform On-Farm Operations into Grid Resources
$15 Premium Wine Tastings? It’s Not Too Good to Be True During Sonoma Sips
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