Afternoon Brief, April 7

Tuesday, April 07
Trending Story
 
Tannins from Oak Barrels That Flavor Wine Are ‘Fingerprinted’ by Researchers
Complex tastes in wine come from both grape skins and wood during aging; new study uses AI to identify compounds responsible for flavors and mouthfeel…
M. A. Silva USA
 
Featured Article
 
Reimagining the Tasting Room: Why Hospitality Is the Future of Wine Sales
Younger consumers aren’t avoiding wine country because they don’t like wine. They’re avoiding it because the traditional tasting room experience no longer competes with how they want to spend their time and money. If wineries don’t adapt, they risk becoming relics of an industry that waited too long to evolve…
Wine Industry Network
 
Today’s News
 
Urgent Support Needed for American Wine Legislation
AB 1585, co-sponsored by CAWG and Family Winemakers of California, will be heard this month in the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. We need your help…
Wine to Water? California Startup Turns Winery Wastewater into Drinking Water – a Commercial First
Revida Water achieves independent drinking water certification at UC Davis; Launches per-gallon subscription service for California’s 1,500+ wineries facing new state regulations…
Restoring a Sonoma Original: Heck Reacquires Kenwood Vineyards
‘I’m Going to Keep the Pressure On’: Former Treasury Wine Exec Plots Investor Meetings to Sell Turnaround Plan
Sonoma County Clarifies Use of the Type 93 Estate Tasting Event Permit
This Maverick Napa Valley Winery Couldn’t Sell. Now, It’s Headed for Auction – and More Wineries Could Follow (Paywall)
Wente Family Estates Bolsters Legacy of Sustainability with Landmark 4.3 MW Solar Project
Spring Tailwinds Meet Uneven Demand in Wine and Spirits
U.S. Champagne Shipments Reach 26.4 Million Bottles in 2025
Introducing the 2026 Volcanic Wine Awards
Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato at Vinitaly: From “Sinfonia Barbera” to the Launch of the 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Single Vineyard Summit 2026: Austria’s ÖTW Association Makes Strong Statement on Sustainability
Moët Hennessy Exits India Wine Production with Sale of Chandon to Sula
ATPGroup
 
Blogs
 
The New Official Wine Consumption Guidelines
The Reason Americans Have Stopped Drinking Out
New Jersey Winery Capacity Cap: What to Know and Do
So You Chose the Wine Because of the Cool Label
The Wine Industry’s Real Crisis? Climate Change!
Enartis USA
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
AgTech Field Technician – Tri-Cities
Vivid Machines – Wenatchee, WA
Sales & Hospitality Associate
Benessere Vineyards – St. Helena, CA
Tasting Room Associate – Part Time
Bowman Cellars – Graton, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Wine Sales Symposium
 
People
 
Penn State Enology Extension Educator Is Latest to Receive Prestigious Award from East Coast Wine Association
Q&A and Playlist: Jermaine Stone, the Wolf of Wine
Winemaker Pours Passion into Her Field
Wilson Daniels Promotes Chris Pedersen to Vice President of National Accounts
The Grape Whisperer of the South Okanagan: Karen Yeung’s Vision at Adega on 45th
Wine Industry Careers
 
WIN Marketplace – Grapes, Bulk Wine & More
 
Premium Pinot Noir Grapes Available
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley – Bulk Wine
2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc – Bulk Wine
Crop Insurance for Winegrowers – From a Winemaker
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
 
Supplier News
 
Positioning Your Winery for Sale in a Challenging Market
Introducing the C3X: A New Generation of Professional Pruning Shears
Webinar Recap: Arrive55 and WineDirect Fulfillment: The Next Generation of White Glove Wine Delivery
Smart Automation in Winery Operations: The Future of Mechanical Systems
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Advisor
 
Vineyard & Winery
 
The Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now, According to Industry Insiders
At Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen, Nobody Puts Bubbly in a Corner
Using Barn Owls for Gopher and Rodent Control in Vineyards
A New Way to Wine: Introducing Bright State, First-of-its-Kind Functional Wines
Elgin: South Africa’s Cool Climate Authority
The Weinheimer Group

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