Afternoon Brief, July 6

Afternoon Brief
MONDAY, JULY 6
TRENDING STORY
Statement on Irresponsible and Biased Alcohol-Related Commentary
The National Association of Wine Retailers responds to the Los Angeles Times opinion piece calling for the social stigmatization of alcohol…
M. A. Silva USA
FEATURED ARTICLE
Relighting Passion
Karen MacNeil reflects on a 1986 nationwide toast to the Statue of Liberty—and what it reveals about wine’s power to unite and inspire America today…
Wine Industry Network
TODAY’S NEWS
Mendocino County Rates and Celebrates Its Wine in New Festival Weekend
The 47th annual Mendocino County Wine Competition has a new home. Hosted by Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc. (MWI), this year’s competition was part of the inaugural Bacchanal Mendocino festival weekend created in partnership between MWI and the Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance (GUBTA)…
North Coast Wine Grape Crop Trending Much Lighter as Demand Remains Tepid
North Coast wine grape growers are heading into the 2026 harvest weeks ahead of a typical season with a lighter crop, while continuing to navigate market uncertainty, vineyard removals and upheaval in the U.S. wine distribution system…
Independent Study of High-End Napa Wine Buyers Reaches 70 Interviews, Maps Six Distinct Buyer Psychologies
Napa County Historical Society Heritage White House Dinner
Maker of Mondavi and The Prisoner Wines Reports Sales Growth for Remaining Wine and Spirits Brands
Sustainable Wine Roundtable Builds on Bottle Weight Progress with Broader Industry Goals
The Leadership Lessons Shaping Hospitality Right Now
Critical Workforce Gaps in the British Columbian Wine Industry
National Prosecco Week 2026 Reinforces Prosecco DOC’s Place at the Heart of America’s Sparkling Wine Culture
3,000 Bottles of Alta Langa Stolen from Strevi Winery
French Wine Giant’s Succession Plot Thickens
Will Bordeaux Feel the Heat over Irrigation Rules?
The Importance of Fine Wine Data: ‘Each Bad Decision Has a Cost’
ATPGroup
BLOGS
Shortage of Cash: The Wine Industry’s Biggest Problem. And How to Solve It
The Anti-Alcohol Zealots Have Come for the LA Times
We Need to Kick Back a Bit on Wine and Health
Mel Brooks at 100: Wine May Be the Secret to His Longevity
When Napa Met Bordeaux
West Coast Glass & Packaging
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Full-Time Hospitality and Outreach Lead
Amista Vineyards – Healdsburg, CA
District Sales Manager
Easley Winery – Indianapolis, IN
On Premise Wine & Spirits Sales Manager
Fat & Happy Beverages – Los Angeles, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Wine Industry Advisor
PEOPLE
Nashville Star Morgan Myles Headlines Liz Alessio’s 6th Annual Harvest Hoedown
Demeine Estates Appoints Thomas Fawcett Vice President of the East, Expands National Sales Team
Don Laborde Talks Bool Sparkling Wines
Star Oenologist Franco Bernabei Has Died
Getting to Know Liandra Kotzé, Vinimark’s Brand Portfolio Director
Wine Industry Careers
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
Hi Grade Alexander Valley Merlot – Grapes
Premium Sangiovese Grapes 2026 for Sale – Grapes
Estate Grown & Vinted Pinot Noir – Bulk Wine
Sonoma County 2023 Brut Traditional Method Sparkling Shiners for Private Label Available – Shiners
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
SUPPLIER NEWS
Bottle360 Releases the Best WordPress Webstore Integration for the Wine Industry
5 Adjustments to Reduce Winery Energy Consumption
Designing Outdoor Spaces That Keep Guests Lingering Longer
Acetic Acid Analysis: Better Visibility into Volatile Acidity
More Supplier News
Wine Sales Symposium
VINEYARD & WINERY
Domaine Carneros Debuts the Sparkling Elixir Sampler
Local Investor Group Acquires Tsillan Cellars
Virginia Producer Gets Great News, Times Two, in What Has Been a Rewarding 2026
French Wine’s New North Star
Follador Prosecco dal 1769: Serving Up Excellence at the Tennis Court Once Again
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