Afternoon Brief, May 1

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2026 Smoke Summit: Equipping Growers and Wineries with the Latest Research and Tools on Wildfire Smoke
The summit will bring together leading researchers and industry experts to share the latest progress on wildfire smoke exposure and how that research is being applied in real-world vineyard and winery decisions, including practical guidance on interpreting lab results, understanding key smoke markers, and using that information to inform timely decisions…
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Wine Sales Symposium
TODAY’S NEWS
California Farmworker Pay at Center of Renewed Debate as Advocates Decry Health Concerns, Employers Highlight Market Pain (Paywall)
Farmworker layoffs and cuts in hourly work are punctuating a renewed call for a higher minimum wage for those California laborers, who face housing struggles and, according to a new study, severe health impacts due in part to the lower pay of their jobs…
Women For WineSense 2026 Grand Event Showcases Industry Innovation, Honors Leaders, and Announces New National President
Founded by women and open to all, Women For WineSense continues to champion inclusive, engaging wine education while fostering a strong and supportive national community…
A Look Inside the Collapse of RNDC’s New York Joint Venture
Memos from Manhattan Beer & Beverage and Opici Family detail tumultuous transfer…
Revino Expands into California with Silver Oak and Etude Winery Reuse Pilots
Napa County Supervisors Ok 79-Room Hotel Near Historic St. Helena Winery
L’Angolo Estate Founder Chase Renton Announces Launch Events for Resilience Pinot Noir Benefitting the Kevin Love Fund This May
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Makes Changes at CEO, CCO
Crushing Old Models: Subscriptions, Flexibility and Choice Reshape Winery Memberships
Walla Walla Community College’s Culinary and Enology Partnership
An Eye-Opening Blind Tasting
Response to VA. Sparkling-Only Winery ‘Incredibly Strong and, Honestly, Very Encouraging’
House Passes Farm Bill with Pesticide Liability Shield Removed
Proposed Gold Mine Will Ruin Otago’s Reputation for World’s Best Pinot Noir – Vineyard Owner
Details Emerge for New Wine Grape Code of Conduct as Industry Continues to Shrink
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit
May 6-7 – Walla Walla, WA
Wine Sales Symposium
May 13 – Rohnert Park, CA
AB 720: Your Vineyard Is Your New Venue
May 13 – Webinar
Why Your Numbers Aren’t Helping You Make Better Decisions
May 14 – Webinar
AWG Wine Advisors: Wine Business Seminar
May 21 – Santa Rosa, CA
Wine Sales Symposium
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company Announce Letter of Intent
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Abandon Merger Talks, Both Confirm
The Wine Market Has Changed. Here’s How to Navigate What Comes Next.
Research Study: The Impact of Tariff Policies on the U.S. Wine Industry
The Oldest Winery in the Finger Lakes Is Closing After 166 Years and Is for Sale
Come Together-a Community for Wine Inc. Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign
Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Without Reservations Is Changing Napa
‘Not a Short-Term Downturn’: Wine Industry Demands Greater Government Support
Reustle Wins Four ‘Best of Class’ Awards at Monterey International Wine Competition
California’s Wine Grape Acreage Drops in 2025 as Industry Struggles Continue, New Report Shows
Bulk Wine Sales Pick up in Pacific Northwest
Central Valley Wine Mogul, Trophy Hunter Killed in Elephant Stampede in Africa
A Year of Stabilizing Decline: What Wine and Spirits Trends Mean for Consumers in 2026
SommCon DC Brings the Beverage Community Together for High-Impact
2026 Grapevine Spring Freeze Injury: What to Expect, Next Steps, and a Survey
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