Afternoon Brief, August 6

TRENDING STORY
Is the Wine Crisis Just Another Phase?
In her three years as president of one of the leading U.S. wine marketing research groups, Liz Thach has seen plenty of industry dips. But, as she ends her tenure as president of the Wine Market Council, she sees reasons to expect those slumps to turn around…
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TODAY’S NEWS
After Years of Fighting, a New Chapter for Napa’s Contested 2,300 Acres
The battle over more than 2,300 acres of open land entered a new chapter Monday as the Land Trust of Napa County officially renamed the former Walt Ranch as Osos Ridge Preserve and announced plans to open the property to the public in spring 2027…
New Wine Market Council Study Unlocks the Future of Wine Communication Across Generations
New national study identifies the messages, media channels, and emotional connections that resonate with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers…
vinSuite Announces 2026 Wine Club Symposium, a Free Event Built to Strengthen the Wine Club Community
Hosted by vinSuite, the free two-day event brings specialists from across the wine industry together to answer one question: what’s working for wine clubs right now…
UC Davis Students Create and Sell Small-Batch Wines to Support Winemaking Program
California Wineries Mobilize Online as Second Annual “Family Winemakers Month” Officially Kicks Off
Why This Hungry California Wine Company Is Betting on the World’s Most Polarizing Grape (Paywall)
The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Recipients of Its 2026 Founders Fund Grants
Napa Valley’s Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winery Co-Founder Publishes the Empty Center: Permission, Connection, and What We Build When the Future Is Uncertain
Livermore Valley Grape Harvest Begins Ahead of Schedule Due to Warm Weather
The Texas Wine Industry Is Gaining National Recognition
Italian Wine Podcast Returns to Texsom for Exclusive 2026 Interview Series
French Winemakers Worry About ‘Smoky Taste’ After Wildfires
Wine & Spirits Spotlighted at PLMA’s ‘Store Brands Marketplace’: Expanding Categories Reflect Growing Retailer Investment in Adult Beverages
Transforming Viticulture through Genomic Innovation and Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Grape Production
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BLOGS
What’s Working in the Wine Industry Right Now?
The Commercial Lessons Wine Urgently Needs to Learn from Restaurants
Wine Label Designs – Trad, Rad, Bad and Mad
Boomers & Millenials Ain’t Eatin’ Apples Like They Used to
No Shortage of Takeaways from East Coast Wine Tasting Summit
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WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
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PEOPLE
The Man Behind the Wine World’s Coolest Events Has Cracked the Dinner Party Code
Michael Kaiser of Wineamerica on Wine, Politics and Prohibition
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Welcomes Mandy Bauer as Membership and Partnerships Manager
‘An Absolutely Fabulous Journey’: Finale Approaches for the Singing Winemaker of Livermore Valley
Richard Duval’s Award-Winning Photography Captures Pacific Northwest Wine Country at Its Most Beautiful
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WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
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SUPPLIER NEWS
The Final Chapter: Your Winery’s Last Chance to Participate in Wine Industry Insurance Relief
Wine Keg Shipment Growth in 2026
Why So Many Winery QuickBooks Files Are a Mess
Employees Using AI Tools Can Strip Valuable Confidentiality
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VINEYARD & WINERY
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T. Edward Wines & Spirits Appointed Exclusive New York Distributor for Trefethen Family Vineyards
The Most Expensive Spanish Wines of 2026
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