Afternoon Brief, April 24

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California’s Wine Grape Acreage Drops in 2025 as Industry Struggles Continue, New Report Shows
As the California wine industry currently faces a crisis due to oversupply, weak demand and changing consumer habits, a new report released the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) shows that grape acreage in the state continued to shrink in 2025…
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Winery Shipments Climb to $462 Million in March
Total winery direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipment value in March ticked up more than 5% to $462 million compared to the previous year, marking the first month in more than a year to show gains…
Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Without Reservations Is Changing Napa
Downtown Napa is redefining wine country with walkable, no-reservation tastings. As wine sales decline, it signals a major shift in Napa Valley…
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House of Mittal Formally Appoints Jeff Strekas as Winemaker Across Its Luxury Wine Portfolio
Reustle Wins Four ‘Best of Class’ Awards at Monterey International Wine Competition
Santa Barbara Vintners Announce 42nd Annual Vintners Festival, Debuting New Location at Folded Hills Private Ranch
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