Afternoon Brief, June 25

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
TRENDING STORY
Crisis-Proof Sparkling Wine?
The sparkling wine segment is significantly less affected by the decline in consumption than still wine and shows growth potential in some categories—this is the conclusion of the ProWein Sparkling Report…
M. A. Silva USA
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What Your Visual Library Is Actually Telling Buyers About Your Brand
For most wineries, the visual library is the part of the operation no one owns. It accumulates. A photo shoot from two vintages ago. A label render done in a rush before a portfolio review…
Wine Industry Network
TODAY’S NEWS
Why the Offshoot of a Historic Sonoma Winery Is Shutting Down
Abbot’s Passage, a winery with a tasting room, gift shop and event space in Glen Ellen, will close Sunday, founder Katie Bundschu told the Chronicle…
Drop the Riesling Reflex: Wine’s $1.9 Trillion Blind Spot
If Asian Americans represent $1.9 trillion in national purchasing power, why do they account for only 5% of U.S. wine consumption against more than 8% of the population?
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
Non-Fermentable Sweeteners Improve Generation Z Liking of Red Wine
Auction of Charles Shaw’s Former Napa Valley Winery Estate Ends at $9 Million Opening Bid Price
GWSS Interception in North Bay Highlights State Prevention Program
Scott Laboratories Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Sentia™ Wine Analyzer for North America
Arrington Vineyards Named 2026 Southeast Winery of the Year at the Southeast Winemaker Challenge
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Curated Lineup and Tickets for 2026 ‘Preview Week’
Global Brands Join Forces at Cannes to Champion Responsible Influencer Marketing
EU Retailers Call for “Grace Period” on New PPWR Packaging Rules
Climate Change, Sustainability, Innovation, Health: OIV Looks to Wine Challenges with Research
Wine Industry Pioneer Nat White Remembered
ATPGroup
PROMOTED STORY
The Wine Slump Isn’t a Blip. But There Are Still Bright Spots
Chris Bitter, a wine economist with Terrain/American AgCredit, opened the recent Wine Sales Symposium with a prediction attendees didn’t want to hear: wine consumption is going to continue declining for the foreseeable future. But he also delivered a more hopeful message. Premium and luxury segments are holding up…
Wine Industry Network
BLOGS
Silver Oak Pulls a Taylor Swift. Will the Winery’s Pivot Be as Successful?
Is the Wine Market’s “Recovery” Actually a Death Rattle?
What Makes a Wine Iconic?
Understanding Certified Regenified™ Through Ashton Creek Vineyard
400+ Entrants in Our 2026 Wine Writing Competition
Beverage Trade Network
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Private Client & Collector Relations Consultant
Champagne Pierre Paillard – Remote
On Premise Wine & Spirits Sales Manager
Fat & Happy Beverages – Los Angeles, CA
District Sales Manager
Easley Winery – Indianapolis, IN
More Wine Industry Jobs
West Coast Glass & Packaging
PEOPLE
New Director for 50-Year-Old Wine Road
The Unlikely Rise of Alice and Olivier De Moor
New Month, Another Award for Penn State’s Enology Extension Educator
Wine Characters: Carrie Garule, Gruet
Meet the Experts Behind the Growing Sussex Wine Scene
Wine Industry Network
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 – Napa Valley – Cabernet Franc – Grapes
2026 – Los Carneros – Pinot Noir – Grapes
2026 – Yakima Valley, Washington – Pinot Noir – Grapes
High Quality Napa and Sonoma Carneros 2025 Pinot Noir Bulk Wine Available
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
SUPPLIER NEWS
S&OP Tips: Engaging Your Sales and Marketing Teams
SBA Unlocks Up to $10 Million in Financing for Small Businesses
The AVA Conjunctive Labeling Rule That Trips Up Small Wineries
What to Know Before Ordering Custom Etched Wine Bottles
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Careers
VINEYARD & WINERY
You Can Visit 3 Wineries in This Luxe Wine Country Destination for Under $120 (Paywall)
Giesen 0% Partners with Daybreaker on the “Let’s Be Friends” Tour
Friuli: Two Grapes, One Region, No Easy Answer
Saint-Emilion Grand Crus Vineyards Give Way to Fruit and Vegetables
A Week with South African Wine – Monday: The Chardonnays
Wine Industry Advisor

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