Afternoon Brief; February 19

Thursday, February 19
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Breakthru Beverage Lays Off Workers
Just weeks after Republic National Distributing Company rolled its own layoffs, its suitor-turned-rival is following suit…
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Today’s News
 
Industry Veteran Jeff Clark to Address Wine Business Financing Strategies at Quarterly Finance Roundtable at Emeritus
The Wine Business Group, a collaborative network run by AWG Wine Advisors and partnering with Women for WineSense, will host its quarterly roundtable this evening from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Emeritus Vineyards …
Livermore Valley Vines Uprooted Amid Industry-Wide Challenges. What’s Next?
Over half of the South Livermore Valley’s vineyard acres has been removed during the last several years due to the aging of vines…
Sonoma Sips Is Back with $15 Wine Tasting Specials
Designed to make wine tasting in Sonoma Valley more accessible, Sonoma Sips is back with over 50 wineries pouring the best of the region…
The First Masters of Wine of 2026 Have Been Announced
Wine Industry Leaders Convene New “AI & Wine” Discussion Group to Navigate a Rapidly Changing Technology Landscape
Virtual Press Conference: First Anniversary and Accomplishments of the Global Artisan Vintners Alliance (AVA)
Oregon Wineries Turn to Immersive Experiences to Attract Customers
Eola-Amity Hills AVA Celebrates 20 Years with Equinox 2026 Grand Tasting & New Educational Panels, and Year-Long Celebratory Offerings
2026 Sip into Spring: A Celebration of Colorado Wine
Sonoma Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International to Host Culinary Rummage Sale
France Becomes Prosecco DOC’s Third-Largest Market Worldwide
Emmanuel Macron Shows Support for French and Chinese Wine at Paris Trade Fair
US Tariffs Make South African Wine Costlier in the World’s Biggest Wine Market
Chile Kicks Off 2026 Harvest Festival Season
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Why Does The New York Times Keep Telling You Alcohol Will Kill You?
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2026 Flavor & Food Trends Wineries Can Use
Poaching Coaches – NFL Style Winery Moves
A Guide to Brewery Collaboration Structures, Pt. 3 of 5
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Wine Characters: Terry Brandborg, Brandborg Wine
Aisha Tyler Joins Influential Speaker Lineup at 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo
Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs: ‘I Think About Wine in a Musical Way’
Iroulégy’s Co-Operative Winery Welcomes a New Young Chairman, and an Innovative Payment Scheme
Master Winemaker 100: Aurelio Montes Jr
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WIN Marketplace
 
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Alexander Valley Bordeaux Grapes
Carneros Brut Rosé Sparkling Shiners for Private Label – Methode Traditionelle
Sell Your Winery or Vineyard Home
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Supplier News
 
Elevating DTC Wine Fulfillment: CPL’s Enhanced Wine WMS Delivers Smarter, Seamless Shipping
Wausau Coated Products Unveils the Striking New Black Vellum Laminate for Wine & Spirits Labels
AI and Wine: “The Barrier to Entry Is You”
BactiscanPlus™: Immediate Bacteria & Biofilm Detection for Food and Beverage Facilities
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Rethinking the Wine Business: How Kirk Drake Infuses AI and Personality into Resistance Wine Company’s Growth Strategy
Limerick Lane Cellars Launches Sunday Supper: A National Dinner Series Celebrating Food, Wine, and Connection
BGPL-USA and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announce Expanded US Distribution Alignment
Wine Lovers’ Weekend Returns to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa with an Elevated “Uncork & Unwind” Experience
Copper Cane Unveils New Westhoff Pioneers Collection of Red Wine Blends
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