Afternoon Brief, October 20

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
TRENDING STORY
Growing Forward Virtual Conference Closes Its 2026 Season with a Forward Look at El Niño and the 2027 Winegrowing Year
Growing Forward will bring together experts in weather, vine physiology and vineyard management to look back at what drove the 2026 season – and, more importantly, what growers can take from it as they prepare for the next one…
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WIN Insider Series with Ken Blair | Merriam Vineyards
In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Ken Blair, General Manager of Merriam Vineyards, about his journey from aspiring philosophy professor to wine industry professional…
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Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
TODAY’S NEWS
Schiff Warns Canada Wine Boycott Could Have Lasting Impact on Sonoma County Wineries
Schiff said Sonoma County wine growers are already facing huge challenges, and losing sales to Canada, which was California wine’s largest foreign market, is just adding to what he calls a “crisis point”…
2027 Unified Symposium State of the Industry Introduces New Moderator and Interactive Format
The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s signature State of the Industry session, taking place Wednesday, January 27, will introduce a new moderator and expanded opportunities for audience participaticipation in 2027…
‘I Lost My Entire Export Business Overnight’: The Toll of Trump’s Tariffs on US Wine
Alexander Valley Wine Week Celebrates Successful Second Year, Showcasing Wine Country Experiences and Healdsburg Hospitality
Hestan Napa and Women for WineSense to Host “Hidden Jewels” Wine Dinner Celebrating Women Winemakers of Northern California
Vinitaly.USA 2026’s Move to New York City Seen as ‘Important Milestone in the Event’s Development’
Giving Back: The Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation
Southeastern Grape & Wine Symposium Returns to Surry Community College November 19th
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Announces 2026 Champion Wines
BeyondVino Partners with Winehub.io to Deliver Specialized Fulfillment Solutions for Its Customers
Wine Buyers Join Forces to Support Regenerative Wine
The Charming Taste of Europe Celebrates Fall Flavors and Brings Late Harvest Wines of Bordeaux to Cities Across the U.S.
New Zealand Winegrowers Says India FTA Opens New Opportunities for Local Wine Exporters
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Registration Opens October 20 for the 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium!
Save 33% on 1- and 3-Day registration during the first 33 hours. Join wine and grape industry professionals in Sacramento, January 26–28, to connect, share ideas and find solutions to today’s challenges. Register at unifiedsymposium.org.
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BLOGS
Time for Winemakers to Level up on Smoke Impact
Gimme That Wine
The MHW Mark Podcast: The Surprisingly Non-Straightforward World of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Compliance
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WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Wine & Spirits Specialist
Brown Bag Beverage – San Diego, CA
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Canton Cooperage – Virginia, USA
Controller
Hundred Acre Wine Group – Saint Helena, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
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PEOPLE
Thoma Family Appoints Rebecca Oliver as Van Duzer Vineyards Vice President
Napa Valley’s ‘Real Cat Men’ Unveil 2027 Calendar to Benefit Jameson Humane
Bruno Eugene Borie, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Global Wine Presenter, International Wine Travel Speaker and Decanter Contributing Writer to Bring Wine as a Passport™ to Hawke’s Bay
Ep 188 Featuring Wine Enthusiast Person of the Year Gretchen Roddick
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 Grenache – Dry Creek Valley – Grapes
Any Offer Welcome! 2026 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Available – Grapes
2025 Cabernet Sauvignon – Coombsville – Bulk Wine
Award Winning Winemaker Now Accepting Select Clients- Consulting, Winemaking, Production Services
More Marketplace Listings
Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University
SUPPLIER NEWS
From Industry Frustration to Innovation: The Origin Story Behind DataBacon’s Subscription-Based Beverage Alcohol Data Platform
Burro Announces General Availability of Grande 44, Now Shipping to Customers
Black Friday for Wineries: Bundle Before You Discount
The Most Reliable Real-Time Irrigation Alerts
More Supplier News
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VINEYARD & WINERY
Frank Family Vineyards and Luxury Fashion House Simkhai Unveil Limited-Edition Cabernet Sauvignon Supporting Dress for Success® Worldwide
This Obscure Italian Wine from Sonocaia Estate Is Sonoma’s Best-Kept Secret
Wine Garden: A Garden to Enjoy, a Wine to Share. The New Project Bringing Together Le Monde and La Ponca Officially Opens Today
Alentejo Launches Region-Wide Lightweight Wine Bottle
The Best Spanish Wines of 2026
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