Afternoon Brief, June 18

THURSDAY, JUNE 18
TRENDING STORY
California Winegrape Growers Press Federal Agenda Across Capitol Hill, Agencies, and the White House
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) led a delegation of growers to Washington, D.C., June 1-3 to advance a federal policy agenda aimed at restoring competitiveness, strengthening risk management tools, and supporting the long-term viability of California vineyards…
M. A. Silva USA
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The Invisible Power of Associations
When times get tough—and even when they’re not—trade associations are often the last bills to be paid—or not paid— even though they’re as vital to wineries’ success as many expenses ahead of them…
Wine Industry Network
TODAY’S NEWS
The New Distribution Tier: What the US Market Actually Looks Like After RNDC, and What It Requires from Brands
Twelve months ago the question was: which distributor should we use? Today the question is: are we a priority brand for a distributor that now has significantly more market power?
Wine Market Council Launches New Study on Wine Communication Across Generations
Wine Market Council (WMC) today announced a new research initiative titled, “Engaging the Modern Wine Consumer: Communication Strategies for Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X…”
A Global Wine Giant Is Downsizing Its California Assets. Where Will That Happen?
Fine Wine Importer Relocating from East Bay to Marin County
Stags’ Leap Winery Introduces “Leap of Legend,” a Limited-Run Immersive Experience Bringing Its Legendary Past to Life
Why This Classic California Winery Is Making a New Kind of Wine for First Time in over 50 Years (Paywall)
BCB Brooklyn 2026 Delivers Its Most Dynamic Event to Date
Dirt to Glass 2026 Returns to Traverse City with Vineyard Performance, Wine Quality Focus
Diageo CEO ‘Calls on Execs to Cut Jobs, Costs’
“Vine Growers Are Doomed” If Negociants Cut Purchases by 20%, like Rémy Martin
Another Wine Giant Goes B Corp. Is Certification Becoming a Competitive Necessity?
Burgundy’s Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Purchased by Domaine Guilbert-Gillet
China Seizes 75,000 Cases of Counterfeit Alcohol
ATPGroup
BLOGS
Film on Search to Find, Return an ‘Immigrant Grape’ to America Reaches the Home Stretch
Alcohol Cancer Labels: Public Health Measure or Scare Tactic?
Blood Is Thicker Than Wine
He Ain’t Heavy, Mister, He’s My Bottle!
The Opposition Just Made Our Case for American Wine
HOBO Data Loggers
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Northern California Sales Manager
Fat & Happy Beverages – San Francisco, CA
Private Client & Collector Relations Consultant
Champagne Pierre Paillard – Remote
Marketing Content Creator & Strategist
Easley Winery / Reggae Wines – Indianapolis, IN
More Wine Industry Jobs
West Coast Glass & Packaging
PEOPLE
Gen Z Wine Challenge: Cameron, 21
Wine Characters: Rodrigo Blazquez, Santa Ema Winery
Former Trail Blazer CJ McCollum Aims to ‘Bring People Together’ with Inaugural Wine Collection
“Let the Fruit Speak for Itself”: Meet the Aussie Winemaker Behind the World’s Best Shiraz
Marta Vidal Elected President of Cava DO
Wine Industry Network
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 – Napa Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon – Grapes
2026 – Russian River Valley – Pinot Noir – Grapes
Sonoma County 2023 Brut Traditional Method Sparkling Shiners for Private Label Available
Winery for Sale – Alexander Valley
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
SUPPLIER NEWS
Moisture, Cold Rooms, and Condensation: How to Keep Labels Stuck at Speed
Distributor Disruption Hits Illinois. LibDib Is Ready to Help
Understanding Trucordia’s Wine Industry Program: Built by a Wine Veteran, for Wineries
5 Ways Your Wine Bottle Can Speak to Your Target Audience
More Supplier News
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
VINEYARD & WINERY
With Summer on the Horizon, Pa. Winery Gears up for What’s Now 2 Weekly Music Events
Rediscovering Wine’s Magic Triangle
Kosmic Kitty Wines Unveils World Cup-Themed Video Celebrating Soccer, Creativity, and a New Generation of Wine Consumers
Gstaad Wine & Food Festival to Debut June 24-27, 2027
Tedeschi’s GA.RY and Nicalò Welcome Summer
Wine Sales Symposium

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