Afternoon Brief, May 21

Afternoon Brief
THURSDAY, MAY 21
TRENDING STORY
The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis
The last few years have felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in…
M. A. Silva USA
FEATURED ARTICLE
Defining the Wine Brand Ambassador: Roles, Skills and Expectations
Ever wondered what a Brand Ambassador actually does? The truth is, it’s a broad term that can cover a wide range of roles. Let’s break it down and bring some clarity so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you…
Wine Industry Network
TODAY’S NEWS
How Many Overdue Bills Has RNDC Left Unpaid in Its Collapse?
Suppliers, former employees, tenant notice shed light on failed mega-wholesaler’s outstanding debts…
Wine and Spirits Contraction Continues with March Improvement and RTD Momentum
Cumulative inflation now including rising gas prices, tight inventories and consumer trade-down behavior continue to pressure all three tiers, although March 2026 provided a modest sign of improvement…
$24,000 Burgundy Returned After Bizarre Wine Theft Case
California State Fair Uncorks the Best of California with 2026 Commercial Wine Competition Winners
Remembering Bob Fraser, the Godfather of the S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
The Evolution of Napa Valley
Dads Cabs and Cars: Larson Family Winery’s Father’s Day Car Show!
Farming for the Future – Alta Colina Deepens Its Roots with New Vineyard Care Team
Breakthru Beverage Group Raises the Bar for Partnership, Company Culture and Community Engagement
Treasury Wine Estates Sells Rouge Homme Brand Back to Original Owners
Ciatti Global Market Report – May 2026
Beaux Frères 2023 Vintage Wines Mark Transitions
Australia Comes Out Top in Chardonnay Showdown
ATPGroup
PROMOTED STORY
Last Chance to Participate in 3rd Annual State of Winery Health Survey
The State of Winery Health Survey is closing this week. If you haven’t taken it yet, this is your last chance to be part of the 2026 data. It’s anonymous, takes under 10 minutes, and all participants get early access to the results + a chance to win one of two $500 gift cards.

Don’t miss out!
Innovint
BLOGS
Key Wage and Hour Violations That Will Jeopardize Your Company
Flowering 2026: Early, but Not Quite as Much as We’d Feared
Letter: Our Wine Industry’s Endless ‘Pursuit of More’
Bordeaux 2025: The Wines to Buy and Drink
The Rich Range of Sauvignon Blanc Expressions in New Zealand Is Underrated
Enartis USA
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Director-Linfield Center for Wine Education
Linfield University – McMinnville, OR
Part Time Tasting Room Team
Verterra Winery – Leland, MI
Retail Sales Associate
Hearst Ranch Winery – San Simeon, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Fermentis
PEOPLE
Constellation Brands Announces Election of Morgan Flatley as New Independent Board Director
Sonoma County’s ‘Wine Whisperer’ Turns the Page
Nikki Bella Joins Madam Paleta Tequila as Investor and Chief Margarita Officer
Meet the Shanghai ‘Wine Thug’ Making Natural Wine Cool Again
Isola e Olena’s Unusual Italian
Wine Industry Advisor
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 – Sonoma Coast – Pinot Noir – Grapes
2024 – Napa Valley – Cabernet Franc – Bulk Wine
2022 – Columbia Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon – Bulk Wine
Sonoma County 2023 Brut Traditional Method Sparkling Shiners for Private Label Available
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
SUPPLIER NEWS
Introducing the Enolytics ROI Guarantee
Summer Heat & NA Wine: Protect Quality Before Temperatures Rise
Reducing Fraud Without Compromising the Customer Experience
Guala Closures Unveils Magnex, the Next-Gen Cap for Maximum Spirits Security
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Careers
VINEYARD & WINERY
Kosmic Kitty Cabernet Sauvignon Wins Gold Medal at 2026 California State Fair Wine Competition
Wine Not: Sunday Golf Launches Collab with Sunday Red Wine
Another Pennsylvania Winery Set to Release Saperavi
International Chardonnay Day
Vintae Presents Restructuring Plan to Safeguard the Future of Bodegas Riojanas
American AgCredit

TODAY'S FEATURED VIDEO

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Breakthru Beverage Group, Carle Macke Power & Ross, Ciatti, Constellation Brands, eCellar, Emanuele Reolon, Enolytics, Guala Closures, Isole e Olena, Kosmic Kitty Wines, Larson Family Winery, Matt Taylor, Morgan Flatley, Redman Wines, Treasury Wine Estates, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

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