Afternoon Brief, February 6

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A Legendary Kentucky Bourbon Just Sold for $775 Million to a Wine Company
The historic bourbon Four Roses brand joins Gallo’s expanding spirits portfolio…
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Today’s News
Bidding on Premiere Napa Valley Lots Now Open
The Premiere Napa Valley portfolio provides wine trade members exclusive offerings for their clientele, not available through any other channel. This year’s auction includes 180 unique lots featuring 10 varieties primarily from the 2024 vintage…
Orange County Wine Society Awards $50,375 in Scholarships for 2026-27, Surpassing $1 Million Milestone
The Orange County Wine Society is proud to announce $50,375 in scholarship donations for the 2026-2027 academic year, supporting students pursuing careers in enology, viticulture, wine-related studies, and culinary arts across California…
Cold-Hardy Grapes Take Root in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
As extreme climates reshape where wine can be made, producers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are showing how cold-hardy grape varieties are enabling consistent, expressive wines far beyond traditional wine regions…
St. Supéry Estate Is the Place to Sip Stylish Sauvignon Blanc
Introducing PromoLab: Practical Digital Commerce for PNW Wineries
OWS 2026 Winning Takeaways on Content and AI Visibility for Wineries
The Chianti Classico Consorzio Returns to New York City on April 27 with a Tasting Event at Ai Fiori
Vincent Morrow’s NYC Wine Empire
Argentina and U.S. Sign a Major Trade Deal to Slash Tariffs, Boost Political Alliance
Five Takeaways from Barcelona Wine Week 2026
65 Finalists Announced in Star Wine List of the Year France 2026
Michael Saunders: ‘Cheap Wine Is Sort of a Misnomer, Almost’
Meet the Champions: The Consortia Paving the Way for the Next Italian Wine Ambassadors
Thailand Election Booze Ban Angers Tourists and Hits Bar Sales
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Industry Events
2026 Sonoma County Grape Day
February 10 – Santa Rosa, CA
Business of Vineyards: Legal Resiliency
February 10 – Webinar
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
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Top Stories of the Week
RTD Cocktails Swallow US Drinks Market
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Highlights Shift Toward Planning and Stabilization
Hoopes Vineyard Hit with Millions in Fines, Attorney Fees
California Needs to Lose More Vines
New Legislation Aims to Boost Farmworker Pay and Support Agricultural Employers
Hitting Generational Wine Beats
This California Winery, a Staple at Bay Area Michelin-Star Restaurants, Is Closing
Wineries for Sale, but Buyers Scarce
Baja California Strengthens Wine Sector, Addresses Water Scarcity
Tough Wine Market Still Ripe for Some
Senator Laird Introduces SB 917 to Help Small Wineries Sell Wine and Offer Tastings at Farmers Markets
Wineries Take on Climate Fight
A Recently-Passed Law in Virginia Could Bankrupt Small Artisanal Wineries That Have Been Growing Grapes and Making Unique Wines in Mountainous Terrain for Decades
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jacob “Jake” Russell Beckett
Guided by Retail Bright Spots, Wholesalers Charge Ahead in 2025
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