Afternoon Brief, January 27

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2026 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report Reveals Record Declines as Market Downturn Deepens
Mirroring broader challenges across the wine industry, new findings from the annual Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report from Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness Analytics indicate that the prolonged downturn in the DtC wine shipping market intensified in 2025…
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Today’s News
Where the Facebook Page Recommendation Suspension Issue Stands
Earlier this month, a large number of businesses – particularly many in the wine and beverage alcohol industries – were notified that Facebook would no longer be recommending their pages. Almost three weeks later, the issue appears to have resolved for most…
Does Storytelling Really Sell Wine?
Great storytelling can help illustrate a product, but it perhaps takes a little more to paint the whole picture…
Taste Sustainable Wines All February Long with ReSIProcal February
ReSIProcal February returns, offering wine club members from participating SIP Certified brands — wines crafted with care for people, planet, and the future — a unique opportunity to experience sustainable wines beyond their home winery…
Stuart Spencer Named 2026 California Wine Leader of the Year
TASTE Alexander Valley Returns This April with Complimentary Tastings and a Welcoming Approach to Wine Country
WSWA Names David Trone as 2026 Recipient of the Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award
Is Rock Bottom in Sight for the U.S. Wine Industry?
SWR Announce Five New Members for the Bottle Weight Accord and Review Progress
Monterey Pacific, Announces Appointment of Ryan Scott as President
Metis Announces Sale of Oregon’s Winderlea Vineyard & Winery to the Ricci Family
Wine Spectator Announces 2026 Grand Tour Dates and Cities
Why Wine Tourism Matters More Than Ever: FINE2026 Heads Back to Spain
What Does the EU-India Trade Deal Mean for Wine?
Coping with Heatwaves: Key Points to Implement Mitigation Strategies for Berry Survival
ATPGroup
Blogs
How the Safest Business in Alcohol Blew Up
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2026
Don’t Expect Tariff Relief Anytime Soon
Wine Bible(ing): Going SoloSip into 2026: How to Align Q1 Marketing Messages with New Year Consumer Trends
Who’s Gaining Ground in the U.S. Wine Market? Georgia, Naturally
HOBO Data Loggers
Wine Industry Careers
Sales Representative – Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens
Selected Estates of Europe, Ltd. – Mamaroneck, NY
Hardware Engineering Technician (Assembly and Testing)
Vineyard Robotics – San Francisco, CA
Wholesale Sales Representative
Noer Vineyards – Remote (VA)
More Wine Industry Jobs
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
People
Wine Characters: Caleb Foster, Barragan Vinos
Michigan Wine Collaborative Announces the 2026 Board of Directors
Daou Vineyards Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Podcast Interview with Winemaker Jose Alberto Moreira dos Santos
Burgundy-Oregon Winery Nicolas-Jay Announces Promotion of Noah Roberts to Production Winemaker
Kathryn Walt Hall of Hall Napa Valley on Wine, Art, and Her Love of Palm Springs
WineDirect Fulfillment
Unified Symposium Exhibitors Guide
Discover Select 2026 Unified Symposium Exhibitors
G3 Enterprises: Challenge Accepted
Reimagine Glass for a Sustainable Future
Bouchard Cooperages: World-Class Oak Barrels, Amphorae & Wine Vessels
Lumo
WIN Marketplace
Carneros Brut Rose Sparkling Shiners for Private Label – Methode Traditionelle
Vineyard Management Services
2024 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Noir – Bulk Wine
Winery for Sale – Alexander Valley
More Marketplace Listings
UC Davis
Supplier News
Introducing VINTAGE² | A New Practical Framework for Wineries to Gain AI Search Visibility
WineWorks Equipment & Supply Is Now Servicing Willmes & Diemme Presses
Agtonomy Brings Physical AI Fleets and Proven Automation to World Ag Expo
5 Reasons to Use Lumo for Your Next Vineyard Development
More Supplier News
Azmera
Vineyard & Winery
Castle Rock Winery Reaffirms Strength of Value Brands as Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low
What’s Behind One of America’s Favorite Wines?
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery Appoints Colangelo & Partners as Public Relations Agency of Record
Osmosis Wines Expands Low-Alcohol Portfolio with Addition of Cabernet Sauvignon
Burgundy 2024: Dog of a Year Bites Back
Gusmer Enterprises

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