Afternoon Brief, February 17

Tuesday, February 17
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Wine Market Council Announces 2026 Research Conference: “Innovating Wine for Tomorrow’s Market”
This year’s theme, “Innovating Wine for Tomorrow’s Market,” will spotlight forward-thinking research, emerging consumer trends, and innovative strategies designed to help the wine industry adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace…
M. A. Silva USA
 
Today’s News
 
Wine Paris 2026 Showed How the Industry Is Recalibrating
Fifty years after a blind tasting shocked the wine world, the industry once again finds itself at a defining crossroads…
Seeking to Protect Oregon’s Wildfire Ravaged Wine Industry, OSU Researchers Seek a Second Skin for Grapes
Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station are testing a spray-on coating that could be applied to grapes before smoke arrives…
Sold Out Premiere Napa Valley Kicks Off, Celebrating Craftsmanship and Coming Together
Premiere Napa Valley Week is here with tastings beginning today and culminating in a live auction on Saturday, February 21…
Planning Commission to Discuss Land Use Change of Sebastiani Winery Site
One Block Challenge Brings Regenerative Push to Napa Valley
Larson Limerick Contest Returns
Breathless Sparkling Wines Launches “Women’s History Celebration Sundays” in March
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris with Estate Experiences, National Celebrations, and Special Releases
New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces Second Annual New York Wines Sustainability Week | February 23 – March 1, 2026
As France Tears Out Grapevines, Winemaking Expands Across Scandinavia
President Macron’s Strategy for French Wine: “Put Consumption First”
How Tenerife’s Worst Wildfires in 40 Years Led to One Winery’s Best-Selling Bottle
ProSpirits on Course for Growth: Two Halls for World of Spirits at Prowein Düsseldorf 2026
Riverland Wine Grape Growers Want to Rezone Land for Housing to Exit Industry
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Blogs
 
Trump Tariffs: Why I’m Waiting for Godot
I Found a California Wine Town That’s Not Napa, and Here’s Why I Think It Is Worth Checking Out
Cristaldi’s Top 100 Wines of 2025 Is Almost 20% Texas
The 750ml Wine Bottle Is Outdated – And Solo Drinkers Know It
Tim James: Getting Acquainted at Last with Allee Bleue
HOBO Data Loggers
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Wine Storage Consultant
Del Rey Wine Center – Los Angeles, CA
Sales Representative
Selected Estates of Europe, Ltd. – Mamaroneck, NY
California Sales Director
A Toast to You – Santa Rosa, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
WineDirect Fulfillment
 
People
 
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting: A Satirical Blend of Sommelier Savvy and Child-Rearing Challenges
Business Strategy with Sun Tzu and Stoller’s Gary Mortensen
Taste the Place, Dan Berger’s Take on Wine
Tasting Victory: The Life and Wines of the World’s Favourite Sommlier
Joseph Berkmann – Wine Visionary
Wine Industry Network
 
WIN Marketplace
 
Vineyard Management Services
Alexander Valley Bordeaux Grapes
Carneros Brut Rosé Sparkling Shiners for Private Label – Methode Traditionelle
Sell Your Winery or Vineyard Home
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
 
Supplier News
 
Key Benefits of Soil Sterilization in Greenhouses and Nurseries
Efficiency in the Vineyard Starts with the Right Tools
How the Song of Champagne Became a Tangible Label
Retaining Wine Freshness
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Careers
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Erath Winery Achieves B Corporation Certification, Deepening Commitment to Social and Environmental Stewardship
Daou Vineyards and Duty Free Global Announce Global Distribution Partnership
Presqu’ile Becomes First US Winery to Debut Ana Inciardi Mini Print Vending Machine
Maryland’s Black-Owned Winery Breaks Barriers, Creates Legacy
Grattamacco Stands Tall in Bolgheri
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