Afternoon Brief, July 29

Afternoon Brief
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
TRENDING STORY
What Matters Most over the Next 12 to 18 Months — And Who’s Already Acting on It?
What will matter most to the wine industry over the next 12 to 18 months? That’s the question this special mid-year edition of Bold Predictions puts to four people who spend their working lives measuring it…
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TODAY’S NEWS
Was the Wine Industry Worrying About the Wrong Generation?
The wine industry can breathe easy. According to a newly-released report from beverage analytics firm IWSR, the alcohol consumption rate amongst Gen Z has risen to 74%, up from 66% three years ago…
Agricultural Commissioner Releases 2025 Napa County Agricultural Crop Report
The gross value of all agricultural production in Napa County in 2025 was $974,204,600 – a 6 percent decrease from the previous year…
Domaine Serene Releases 2023 Vintage, the First Led by Winemaker Carl Formaker
Domaine Serene Winery announces the release of its 2023 vintage, the first made by winemaker Carl Formaker, who joined the winery that year. His inaugural wines have already earned international acclaim…
WarRoom Cellars Acquires Pacific Rim Riesling Reuniting the Brand with Bonny Doon Vineyard
Napa County Crop Report Shows Dip in Total Wine Grape Value (Paywall)
Amaterra Winery Named Nation’s Best Winery Restaurant by USA Today 10Best
Winegrowers of Napa County: Vested Interest: How Napa’s Whole Community Has a Stake in Wine (Paywall)
Groundwater Challenges for California’s Small-Scale Farmers Expose Regulation Risks
Blood of Gods Annual Merrymaking Draws Hundreds to Walla Walla Valley
Colorado Mountain Winefest Returns September 19 with a Bold New Experience Celebrating Colorado Wine
Austin Wine & Food Foundation Scholarships Invest in the Future of Hospitality
Vintage Fears as Bordeaux Burns
Australia Wine Export Volumes Slump to 22-Year Low
From Innovation to Gastronomy: Why Hungary Is Having a Moment
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BLOGS
Why Hospitality May Define the Future of Fine Wine
Michelin and the Death of the Wine Guide
An Early Harvest for the Monterey Bay Area
I Wish You a Wide Variety of Wine Consumers
Chill with a Glass of Rías Baixas Albariño
West Coast Glass & Packaging
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Tasting Room Associate
Caprio Cellars – Walla Walla, WA
Harvest Cellar Intern
Pepper Bridge Winery – Walla Walla, WA
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Advanced Technology Services – Yountville, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
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PEOPLE
Emidio Pepe, Pioneering Vintner of Italy’s Abruzzo Region, Dies at 94
Wine Characters: Larry Schaffer, Tercero Wines
David Hirsch, Who Turned Sonoma Coast into World-Class Wine Region, Dies at 81
Interview with Avaline Wine CEO Jennifer Purcell
Winemaker Exclusive: Our Chat with Aperture’s Jesse Katz About the Release of Collage
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
Elite 2026 Paso Robles Rhône Grapes Available
Brokenrock Vineyard 2026 Cabernet Sauvignon – Grapes
2026 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley – Grapes
High Quality Napa and Sonoma Carneros 2025 Pinot Noir Bulk Wine Available
More Marketplace Listings
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SUPPLIER NEWS
The Feel of Integrity: Engineering Labels That Last
Is Your Equipment Ready for Harvest 2026?
California Employers Using AI in Hiring and HR: Five Questions to Ask Now
Wine Clubs Need a Better Way to Reach Members Before the Holiday Rush
More Supplier News
Wine Industry Careers
VINEYARD & WINERY
After Decades in Wine, Three Industry Veterans Decided Non-Alcoholic Wine Wasn’t Good Enough Yet
Gratsi Launches Sparkling Rosé, Named USA Today Best Boxed Wine for Second Consecutive Year
Crimson Dynasty Earns International Recognition — For Every Bottle It Makes
Kosmic Kitty® Debuts 2025 Rosé and Cinematic Launch Video as Award-Winning Brand Continues National Expansion
Due to the Heatwave, Burgundy Will Not Harvest a Full Crop. And if It Hails…
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