Afternoon Brief, July 21

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TRENDING STORY
Monarch Tractors Promised to Save American Wine with AI. Then, It Closed. What Happened?
In September 2025, a tractor dealer sued Monarch for “defective” vehicles. By November, an Idaho-based dealership filed another suit, claiming breach of contract for the tractors’ failure to operate autonomously…
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TODAY’S NEWS
Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs over US Alcohol Ban
US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, accusing the country’s provinces of discriminating against American alcoholic beverages. The White House said the move is intended to pressure Canada into lifting restrictions that have slashed US alcohol exports by more than 80%…
Historic California Wine from ‘Judgement of Paris’ Sells for Record $22,500 at Christie’s Auction
Christie’s has announced a world record auction price for a bottle of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ‘SLV’ 1973, a Napa Valley star of the legendary 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting…
Napa Water Lawsuit Expands into Winery Planning Challenge
A fight over one winery has grown into a broader challenge over Napa County’s development policies. A photograph of the Napa River near Pope Street wells, June 2021, is used to illustrate the argument over water access in a Water Audit California lawsuit…
A New Service Now Available: Fast and Effective Focus Group Panel Assembled and Ready to Provide Immediate Feedback on Wine Innovations Targeting Gen Z and Millennials
Agua Dulce Winery to Sell at Auction in August via Concierge Auctions
James Silver Announces the Reset Is over, a New Blueprint for Building Durable Wine Businesses
Award-Winning Winery Roco Opens Casa Roco in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Southern Oregon Winery Bets Big on Revino Reusable Wine Bottles
Parsons Fine Imports and Somm TV Present the World Premiere of Echoes of Wine
Highway to Hella Chenin
Grafted Cultivates the Next Generation of Texas Wine & Hospitality Leaders
Six New Master Sommeliers Announced
Study Shows Nutrient Loss in Vineyards Can Be Attributed to Factors Beyond Fruit Harvest
Pernod Withdraws Court Challenge Against $314 Million India Tax Demand
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PROMOTED STORY
Shapeshifting Wine into Spirits
Premium distiller has good news for excess inventory crowding cellar space and compromising profitability. Griffo, with 13 years of contract distilling excellence rooted in Sonoma County community and culture, has the distinction of being the most award-winning contract distiller in California.
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BLOGS
The Small Winery Business Model Is Being Rewritten
Regenerative in the Glass: Robert Hall’s First ROC® Wines
Group 1 Gaslighting—Weaponizing Science to Scare Wine Drinkers
Three Sticks Wines on the Varietal Show
Editorial: Not Every Good Wine Has to Be Rare
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WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Tasting Room Associate
Caprio Cellars – Walla Walla, WA
Part-Time Weekend Hospitality & Sales Associate
Amista Vineyards – Healdsburg, CA
Tasting Room Manager
Leoness Cellars – Temecula, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
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PEOPLE
Celia Welch Elevated to Director of Winemaking for Scarecrow, While Marie-Laure Ammons Joins Her as Winemaker
Martha Barra on Mendocino and Organic Wine
UC ANR Hires Experts in Water, Organic Farming, Farm Waste Management and More
Ex-Petrus Winemaker’s Search for Elegance
Two Ukrainian Wine Professionals Awarded the 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines® Victims of Conflict Scholarships
Wine Industry Network
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 Cabernet Sauvignon – Oakville – Grapes
2026 Garnacha – Dry Creek Valley – Grapes
2026 Pinot Noir – Grapes
Luxury Property Auction: Agua Dulce Winery Estate – 6–15 August
More Marketplace Listings
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Preparing for Harvest: Review Inventory and Order Early
Rethinking Vineyard Trellis Systems
The Hidden Costs of Disconnected Winery Software
Choosing the Right Fulfillment Partner
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Careers
VINEYARD & WINERY
Eleven Eleven Wines Teams Up with Carneros Resort and Spa for a Napa Valley Escape
Sequoia Grove Winery Expands Portfolio with National Debut of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
California’s Most Outstanding Sustainable Winemakers of 2026
Opolo Vineyards Unveils New Look for Bestselling “Summit Creek” Line
Terragena Launches Single-Serving Frozen Wine Product: Terra Pop
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