Afternoon Brief, February 5

Thursday, February 05
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Winery Expansion Long in the Works for Glass Fire Affected Winery Approved
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The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A), Appoints Senior Marketing Leader Meghann Craig to Board of Directors
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Daniel Cathiard of Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Cathiard Vineyard, Dies at 81
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