Afternoon Brief, August 4

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
TRENDING STORY
The 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Is Here
The program for the 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo is now available, giving growers and agricultural professionals an early look at two days of practical vineyard education, expert speakers, and industry networking…
M. A. Silva USA
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WIN Insider Series with Katie Ambrosi & Julie Pedroncelli | Wine Road
In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Julie Pedroncelli St. John, board president and founding winery owner, and Katie Ambrosi, the new executive director of Wine Road, a regional association founded in 1976 that promotes wineries and lodging throughout northern Sonoma County…
Wine Industry Network
TODAY’S NEWS
Rhonda Carano, Wine Entrepreneur and Wife of Don Carano, Dies at 72
A Reno native, Carano was born as Rhonda Bevilacqua. The Bevilacquas, like the Caranos, were one of several longtime Italian-American families in Reno…
Willamette Valley Vineyards Introduces $1.75 Million Preferred Stock Offering
The offering provides investors the opportunity to support the winery’s continued growth while enjoying exclusive benefits and experiences…
Muscardini Cellars Owner Michael Muscardini Dies at 75, Remembered as a ‘Visionary’
California Vineyard & Farm Supply Is a Labor of Love for the Castañeda Family
Woodward Canyon Winery Names Kathy Byrd General Manager
Method Oregon Sets 2027 Dates Following Sold-Out Three-Day Celebration of Oregon Sparkling Wine
Dirt to Glass 2026 Spotlights the Future of Michigan Viticulture Aug. 20-21
Freixenet Reimagines Spritz Aisle with Debut of Bold New Flavor Category
London Packaging Week Reveals 87 Finalists for Its 2026 Innovation Awards
Chateau Denmark Hill: “We’re Hoping for 22 Bottles This Year, but We’re Not Allowed to Sell It.”
Australian Drinks Associations Push for Excise Reform After Major Tax Increase
Chilean Chardonnay Comes of Age
Fine Wine Businesses ‘Have to Plan for a Leaner, More Efficient World’
ATPGroup
PROMOTED STORY
3PL Solutions with up to 30% Savings vs the Competition
Goshen Logistics is a wine and spirits specialist offering supply chain management services to help you maximize your day-to-day operations efficiently and cost-effectively. Contact us to see how we can help take your business to the next level…
Goshen Logistics
BLOGS
Sipsource® June Blog: Has the Beverage Alcohol Market Found Its Floor?
AVAs – By Dan Berger
Pour+Explore Rosés & Aromatic Whites Tasting on Thursday August 20th!
Long-Range Weather Forecast for Lodi
November and Portugal Synonymous Wine Months
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
Goshen Logistics
PEOPLE
Supporting America’s Grape Growers for the Long Haul with Stuart Spencer
Silver Lake Winery & Distillery Appoints Internationally Acclaimed Winemaker and Master Distiller; Rusty Figgins to Lead Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Operations
The Nimble Wine Path of Mandy Letteri
New Zealand Winegrowers Welcomes New CEO
Wine Characters: Benjamin Leiva, Montgras Winery
Wine Industry Careers
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 Napa Valley – Cabernet Franc – Grapes
2026 Hi Grade Alexander Valley – Merlot – Grapes
Single-Vineyard Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon – Bulk Wine
Classic Estate Russian River Pinot Noir (2023) – Organically Farmed Bulk Availability
More Marketplace Listings
WIN Marketplace
SUPPLIER NEWS
Würk and OrderPort Partner to Help Wineries Build Stronger Teams and Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
The Barrel Decision You Keep Postponing
What Healthy Wineries Are Doing Differently
Great Fruit Gets Better – Fermentation Tannins for Red Wine
More Supplier News
Wine Sales Symposium
VINEYARD & WINERY
A ‘Notch Above.’ Inside Paso Robles Vineyard’s Food and Wine Tasting Experiences
J. Lohr Unveils a Fresh New Look for its 2025 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc
Sarah Jessica Parker and Invivo Winemakers Just Bottled the Internet’s Spiciest Wine Trend
Boise State and Proletariat Wine Company Raise a Glass to Bronco Nation with Limited-Edition Wines
Duchman Family Winery Named One of the Top Wine Tasting Rooms in the United States
North Coast Wine Industry Expo

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