Afternoon Brief, April 17

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Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens Its Historic Oakville Estate Following a Multi-Year Transformation
Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery—the historic heart and visionary leader of Napa Valley fine wine—today announces the grand reopening of its iconic Oakville estate…
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AI Hallucinations Cost Lawyers $110,000 in Oregon Vineyard Lawsuit
A federal judge in Oregon squashed a vineyard lawsuit after determining that two lawyers’ AI-assisted court filings were replete with citations from non-existent cases — and one lawyer had attempted a “cover-up” when the bogus material was uncovered…
OSU Professor and Director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute James Osborne Named Recipient of the Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence
Osborne’s work focuses on helping winemakers better understand and manage the role of microorganisms in wine production. His research on organisms such as Brettanomyces, non-Saccharomyces yeasts and Oenococcus oeni has contributed to improved approaches to fermentation management, wine quality and stability…
How Much Does Regulatory Compliance Cost Napa Wine Grape Growers?
A new study quantifying the regulatory burden on Napa County wine grape growers is intensifying a debate over the future of agriculture in one of the world’s most renowned wine regions…
Wente Family Vineyards Unveils 2026 Spring and Summer Events and Exclusive New Offerings
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Wine Groups Ask Napa County for Two Dozen Reforms to Help Industry Survive
Tackitt Family Vineyards Raises $200,000 for EOD Warrior Foundation
Napa County Historical Society Announces Inaugural Heritage White House Dinner
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New Jersey Vineyard That Makes 14 Types of Wine Is Heading to Auction
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