Afternoon Brief, May 22

Afternoon Brief
FRIDAY, MAY 22
TRENDING STORY
How the Wine Industry Slump Is Impacting North Coast Winery and Vineyard Values
The North Coast wine industry is confronting what market analysts and land appraisers describe as one of the most severe and prolonged downturns in decades. The contraction is reshaping everything from vineyard values and grape demand to distribution systems and merger-and-acquisition activity…
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TODAY’S NEWS
Sonoma State Study Finds Cultural Values Shape Winery Tasting Room Expectations Worldwide
Research offers first evidence-based framework to help wineries serve a more global visitor base…
New Research Offers More Sustainable Solution to Maintain White Wine Clarity
White and rosé wines can become cloudy when transported in shipping containers or stored on supermarket shelves due to protein denaturation. While they are perfectly safe to drink, those murky wines tend to turn off consumers…
Auction Napa Valley’s Barrel Auction Sold Out and Live Lot Bidding Begins
Tickets for the iconic Napa Valley Barrel Auction are officially sold out, signaling strong guest excitement for one of the most anticipated wine events of the year…
Washington State University Research Highlights Ways Growers Can Protect Grapes During Heat Waves
Student Teams from Across California and Around the World Win Farm Robotics Challenge Awards
How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris Wine Competition
2026: Early to the Party
Kenwood Vineyards Returns to Sonoma Roots with Local Family Ownership
Viña Concha y Toro USA Announces Partnership with Reyes Beverage Group in Eight Markets
Canada Has a $13.7B Wine Opportunity—Policy Will Decide If It Happens
Burgundy Vineyard Prices Defy Gravity with New Records in 2025
English Wineries Battle ‘Severe’ Frost
Europe’s Oldest Vineyards Threatened by Solar Power
Wine Takes the Cake – Scientists Say Moderate Intake Linked to Better Heart Health Compared to Non-Drinkers
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WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Tasting Room Ambassador
Page Springs Cellars – Cornville, AZ
Tasting Room Sales Associate
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation – Brooks, CA
Seasonal Vineyard Worker
Meadowcreek Vineyards – Leighton, IA
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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
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
WIN Webinar – Shaping Modern Red Wines: Balancing Fruit Expression and Lower Alcohol
May 28 – Webinar
C7 Innovate
June 2 – Webinar
Score Your Shelf
June 2 – Webinar
2026 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Report Virtual Event
June 9 – Webinar
WIN Webinar – Future of Alcohol-Removed Innovation with Sparkling Wine
June 11 – Webinar
Wine Industry Careers
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis
The Biggest Themes Defining Wine Sales Right Now
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Defining the Wine Brand Ambassador: Roles, Skills and Expectations
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Arborum to Acquire 24-Acre Portion of Vineyard 29’s St. Helena Property
Wineries Urged to Prioritize Outreach as Sales Data Still Show Weakness
Mexico Shoots Down Prohibition Push
Creating the Future: WineAmerica Changes Leadership Roles
How Many Overdue Bills Has RNDC Left Unpaid in Its Collapse?
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Napa County’s Newest Ridgetop Firebreak, Built Parcel by Parcel
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Advanced Viticulture, Farm Robotics Challenge, Kenwood Vineyards, Napa Valley Vintners, Viña Concha y Toro USA, Washington State University, Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University

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