Afternoon Brief, August 21

TRENDING STORY
Americans’ Drinking Remains at Record Low
The share of Americans who say they drink alcohol remains at a record-low 54% for the second consecutive year, the lowest reading in Gallup’s trend dating back to 1939…
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TODAY’S NEWS
Sonoma County Supervisors Endorse Changes to Vineyard and Orchard Regulations to Help Ailing Growers (Paywall)
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with changes to a key set of land-use regulations for vineyards and orchards in an effort to support the wine industry as it contends with a multiyear downturn…
‘Tupperwine Parties’ Bring the Tasting Room to Your Living Room
In-home tastings are becoming immensely popular—and a significant source of income—for wineries across California…
Even If U.S. Alcohol Returns to Provincial Shelves, Will Canadians Buy It?
American alcohol could be back on Canadian shelves if a trade deal with the United States is reached, but it doesn’t necessarily mean Canadians will be rushing to buy it…
Own Rooted Hospitality Founder Alex Sarovich Named a 2026 Rising Star by Wine Enthusiast
Rogue Valley Celebrates #1 Wine Region Ranking with Wine with Everything: Labor Day Weekend Events
Celebrate New York Rosé During National Rosé Month, and All Year Round
Franciacorta Takes Center Stage in Los Angeles with a Festival Dedicated to Promoting the Appellation in the United States
Turrentine Market Update, August 2026
Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Named Overall Agriculture Robotics Solution of the Year
Wineries Can Now Turn New Releases into More Purchases with Single-Tube Wine Shippers
This Aspirational New Winery Is a Moonshot for the Okanagan Valley
The Great White Grape Migration
Franciacorta Continues Its Journey with the Michelin Guide US: Next Stop, Las Vegas
Don St. Pierre Jr.: ‘Does China Still Matter to Wineries in the Future?’
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Put Your Winery on Club Members’ Phones Before the Holiday Rush – VinterActive
Any Offer Welcome! 2026 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Available – Grapes
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
Finish Strong: New SOND Revenue & Customer Experience Ideas
August 26 – Webinar
Lessons from Successful Wineries | Sonoma
September 2 – Sonoma, CA
Women for WineSense Vines & Voices Speaker Series: Julie Lumgair – Art Nouveau Wines
September 10 – South San Francisco, CA
2026 Wine Club Symposium
September 15-16 – Webinar
14th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo
December 3 – Santa Rosa, CA
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14th Annual WIN Expo Attendee Registration Opens
Maya Dalla Valle and Partners Purchase Napa’s Cain Vineyard
Pierce’s Disease Is Knocking at Europe’s Door
CA Bill That Would Open Farmers Markets to More Wineries Passes Major Hurdle
Precept Wine & Spirits Acquires Brand Portfolio of Miller Family Wine Company
US Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada
Seven New Masters of Wine Join Largest Class Since 2021
Napa County Supervisors Grapple with Hagafen Winery Appeal (Paywall)
Tariffs, Canadian Retaliation, Crush U.S. Wine and Beer Industries
Napa County Exploring Policies to Support Wine Industry amid Economic Struggles
Union Assists Workers to Be Laid Off at Wine Screw-Cap Plant in Modesto
Nearly Half of All Wine Tank Sales Are Now Stainless Steel
Columbia Hills Is Washington’s 22nd American Viticultural Area
2026 Delivers Record Early Harvests
Gerald Boyd, Veteran Wine Journalist and Former Wine Spectator Editor, Dies at 90
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