Afternoon Brief, August 19

Afternoon Brief
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
TRENDING STORY
2026 Delivers Record Early Harvests
With record early harvests across the northern hemisphere, the climate has reset and winemakers are having to adjust…
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14th Annual WIN Expo Attendee Registration Opens
The Next Era of Wine starts here — explore the ideas, strategies, and connections that will help shape your winery’s next chapter. Attendee registration is now open for the 14th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo, Thursday, December 3, 2026 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa.
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TODAY’S NEWS
US Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada
Trump said he had “paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three-day period”…
Strategic Beverage Services Acquires BevZero’s U.S. Operations, Becomes Largest Dealcoholization Service Provider in the United States
Strategic Beverage Services, a Santa Rosa, California-based beverage processing company, has acquired the U.S. operations of BevZero, a HACCP- and organic-certified provider of dealcoholization and beverage processing services. The acquisition makes the combined company the largest dealcoholization service provider in the United States…
Gerald Boyd, Veteran Wine Journalist and Former Wine Spectator Editor, Dies at 90
How to Keep a Napa White at Under $16 for 30 Years
9 Winemakers Defining the Next Generation of California Wine, According to Sommeliers
Senators Take Aim at Invasive Pest Threatening East Coast Wine Industry
It’s One of California’s Most Prestigious Wineries. But It’s Not as Traditional as You Think (Paywall)
Marimar Estate Celebrates 40 Years of Winemaking in the Russian River Valley
Rising Stars 2026: A Celebration of Emerging Talent in the Wine and Spirits Industry
Pennsylvania Winery Owner Looking for Someone Who ‘Can Continue Producing Our Popular Wines into the Future’
“Our Specialisation Is Revitalising Declining Wine Brands” – WarRoom Cellars on Reviving “Legacy” US Labels
Prosecco DOC Invites Global Culinary Talent to Join 2026 Chef Residency Program
Barolo and Taurasi: Same Language, Different Accent
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BLOGS
Columbia Hills, Washington’s Newest Appellation: The Who, What, Where, and Why
Wine Chronicles: California Wine Learns a New Vocabulary
Please the Palate Wine of the Week: Donum 2022 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Tim James: Drill, Baby, Drill – Wine’s Unlikely Alliance with Big Oil
A Magnet for Wine Lovers in Bath
West Coast Glass & Packaging
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Sommelier
Graton Resort and Casino – Rohnert Park, CA
Marketing Strategy Manager
Planet Wine – Richmond, CA
Sales, Events & Hospitality Operations Manager
Donkey & Goat Winery – Berkeley, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
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PEOPLE
Brassfield Estate Winery Expands National Sales Team
Drew Bledsoe on Washington Wine, Doubleback, and More
Wine Characters: Greg Hamilton, Hamilton Wines
Closson Chase Welcomes Keith Tyers and Erin MacInnis to Ownership Group
Podcast 827 – Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy
Wine Industry Careers
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
Put Your Winery on Club Members’ Phones Before the Holiday Rush – VinterActive
Any Offer Welcome! 2026 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Available – Grapes
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon – Grapes
Single-Vineyard Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon – Bulk Wine
Rhesus Mavrud 2022 – Shiners
More Marketplace Listings
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Move Wine with Better Design
WineDirect Alternatives: What Wineries Should Know Before the 2026 Shutdown
How Does Wine Filtration Affect the Color of the Wine?
Reply, Filter, and Teach Your AI — All from One Dashboard
More Supplier News
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
VINEYARD & WINERY
Women at the Helm: Celebrating “International Year of the Woman Farmer” at Hope Family Wines
The Best Sonoma County Sauvignon Blancs to Drink Now
Farming Since 1853: The Cameron Ranch Story
Mascarin Family Wines Named One of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Wineries in Sonoma County
The Latest in Napa Cabernet
Wine Sales Symposium

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