Afternoon Brief, February 26

Thursday, February 26
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California Winery Challenges Illegal Government Mandate
A California winery says the government is forcing it to fund speech it opposes, and now it’s fighting back…
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Today’s News
 
Wine Retailers Support Lawsuit Dismantling Protectionist Alcohol Laws
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is proud to support a recently filed lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California challenging the state’s protectionist and discriminatory wine distribution laws…
Revered Napa Valley Winery Sued for Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
According to the lawsuit, Ana Maria Chavez Jimenez was fired after nearly 30 years of employment at Chappellet after suffering work-related injuries. Jimenez is seeking more than $35,000 in damages…
Revitalizing Wine Sales in the Three-Tier System: A Wine Market Council Member’s Webinar
The Wine Market Council (WMC) will host a special webinar on March 6, exploring he strategic actions needed to drive renewed growth for wine sales in both off- and on-premise establishments across the United States…
Penfold’s Billionaire Backer Sees Comeback for Luxury Wine Maker (Paywall)
Oregon Wine Board Releases the 2024 Economic Impact of the Wine and Wine Grape Industries on the Oregon Economy
Colorado Wines Make a Defining Statement at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Florida Wine Academy to Offer WSET at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in North Miami
Wine Investment: What to Look for in the Fine Wine Market in 2026
The Comeback Grape: Why Serious Merlot Is Finally Getting Its Due
Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival
ProWein Agora: Stage for Big Ideas, Bold Questions & Fresh Impulses
Vranken-Pommery Monopole to Operate Under New Name: Maison Pommery & Associés
Thanks to “Right” Wine, Territory Care Creates Biodiversity, Inclusion and Community in the World
ATPGroup
 
Blogs
 
Lawsuit Challenging CA Wine Distribution Law Could Bring Wholesale Changes
Wine Chasing the Wrong Dollar
Why I Generally Avoid Big Wine Tastings – But Here’s One That Does It Right
France’s Next Great White
Wine Paris Analysis: A Changing Drinks World Looking for Answers
HOBO Data Loggers
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
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California Sales Director
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Seasonal General Winery Worker
Jackson Family Wines – Forestville, CA
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People
 
Leading Fermentation Scientist David E. Block Earns ASEV’s Highest Honor
Women Leading Change at D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano in Wine and Gastronomy
Craig Wilmer Named Executive Estate Chef for Auteur Wines
Corsican Wines Recruit Their Own Personal Sommelier – Romain Paoli
Nicolas Beckers to Chair the Champagne Division of the EPI Group
Wine Industry Network
 
WIN Marketplace
 
2024 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Noir – Bulk Wine
Winery for Sale – Alexander Valley
Vineyard Management Services
Used Hotsy 9452 Hot Water Heater | 9400 Series | LP Fired
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WIN Marketplace
 
Supplier News
 
No Lo Curious? Don’t Reconstruct Your Flavor. Refine It
Discover the Art Behind Etched Wine Bottles
Is AI Already Influencing Wines Sales or Not?
From Roundtable to Full-Day Seminar
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Wine Industry Careers
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
Kosmic Kitty Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc Win Gold at 2026 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge
Bold Aromas, Complex Flavors, Zero Alcohol: Introducing Glasrose
Opolo Vineyards Announces Flagship Special Events for 2026
This California Winery Has Barely Changed in 60 Years – And It’s Never Been More Relevant (Paywall)
McPrice Myers Wines and Hog Island Oyster Co. Announce Exclusive “Sea Legacy” Collaboration to Protect California’s Land and Sea
UC Davis

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