Afternoon Brief, April 29

Afternoon Brief
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
TRENDING STORY
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Abandon Merger Talks, Both Confirm
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman are no longer pursuing a potential deal, both companies confirmed in separate press releases today. Brown-Forman’s stock fell by 5.08 percent as of 4:54 p.m. in after-hours trading following the announcements…
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TODAY’S NEWS
2026 Grapevine Spring Freeze Injury: What to Expect, Next Steps, and a Survey
Unseasonably warm, at times hot, temperatures in late winter and early spring 2026 led to early bud break in many Pennsylvania vineyards. As part of the Penn State “Grapevine Growth Progression Across Pennsylvania” project, we are tracking growth stages across multiple cultivars and sites…
Inside the Campaign to Create a White Wine Emoji
On Sauvignon Blanc Day, New Zealand Winegrowers is turning a missing emoji into a worldwide moment—and a bigger conversation about how wine shows up in modern culture…
Waiting for a Rebound in the Wine Grape Sector
Unfortunately for the wine grape sector — reeling because of diminished alcohol consumption, oversupply, and erratic weather — a majority of growers experienced decreased production in 2025, according to the annual State of the Fruit and Nut Industry survey conducted by American Fruit Grower/Western Fruit Grower…
How Much Is Too Much Sauvignon Blanc?
No Tasting Room? No Problem. New Program Could Draw More to San Luis Obispo County Wineries
Alma Rosa Winery’s Annual Peace of Mind Walk in the Santa Ynez Valley on May 31 Advances Mental Health Support
Clif Family Winery & Farm Earns California Green Medal Award and Releases First-Ever Sustainability Report
Shanti Winery Opens in Livermore Valley, Blending Hospitality-Driven Experience with Estate Growth
Le Vigne Winery Wins Winery of the Year USA at the 2026 London Wine Competition
Wonderwerk Re-Launches with a Bold New Vision for the Next Generation of Wine Drinkers
Dirt to Glass: Michigan’s Quality Platform, Built by Industry, Powered by Science
European Trade Bodies Urge Coordinated Action to Avoid “Inflation Crisis”
As Alcohol Consumption Drops, Chilean Wineries Beckon Younger Drinkers
Uruguay Declares Wine a Living Culture in Landmark Policy Move
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BLOGS
Opinion: Michelin Is Coming for Wine – But What Does a Wine Award Really Mean?
Finding the Next Generation Farmers
“A Gut Punch”: Spring Freeze Devastates Vineyards in the Mid-Atlantic
Nostalgia Isn’t Dead
Maculan & Tenuta Biserno: Italian Wine Beyond the Stereotypes
HOBO Data Loggers
 
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
General Manager
Windy Hill Estate – East Greenbrush, NY
Winemaker
ASV Wines – McFarland, CA
Tasting Room Host
Vina Robles Winery – Paso Robles, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Wine Industry Careers
 
PEOPLE
Gen Z Wine Challenge: Emily, 26
Back and Forth with Bob
Pahlmeyer’s Star Winemaker Katie Vogt on Napa, Travel and Great Wine for Rotisserie Chicken
Matt Taylor’s Yin and Yang
Andrew Calabria on House of Fine Wine
Wine Industry Advisor
 
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 Cabernet Franc – Grapes
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Fruit Available for 2026
2024 Napa Valley Petite Sirah – Bulk Wine
Viticultural Services – Jack Neal & Son
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
 
SUPPLIER NEWS
Your Winery’s Books Aren’t the Problem. Your System Is. And Right Now, That Matters More Than Ever.
Central Valley Heat and Changing Conditions: Managing Irrigation in Real Time
Location Matters for Wine Shipping: Napa & St. Louis
A Long-Term View on Bottling Innovation
More Supplier News
Wine Sales Symposium
 
VINEYARD & WINERY
Wine Professionals Are Giving New York Riesling the Recognition It’s Long Deserved
Domaine Carneros Sets Sail on Its Next Culinary Voyage with the Newest ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Menu
Serial Wines Opens the Door to Paso Robles with Inaugural Sauvignon Blanc and New Programs Built for Today’s Wine Drinker
New Virginia Winery Off to a Solid Start as It Continues to Develop Its Brand and Property
Texas Wine Growers Celebrates 12 Medals at Texsom
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