Afternoon Brief: October 22

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
TRENDING STORY
When Local Laws Threaten a Winery’s Bottom Line
As wineries increasingly rely on tastings, events, and other hospitality experiences to drive revenue, restrictive local zoning laws and costly legal battles are forcing producers to rethink how they operate…
M. A. Silva USA
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Keep Coming Over
For the third year, Come Over October asks wine lovers to invite people over and open a bottle. That invitation runs well past October 31st…
Wine Industry Network
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
TODAY’S NEWS
Quantera Accelerates Headspace Extraction with a Planar, Parallel, Cartridge-Based Platform
Developed at Cornell University and preparing for an onsite pilot with E. & J. Gallo Winery, the Curio HS prepares dozens of samples in parallel for trace-level testing on the instruments laboratories already use…
Autumn Wine Sales Heating Up
Fueled by flights, blind tastings, grab-and-go options, and store improvements, savvy retailers are experiencing brisk wine sales this autumn…
Napa Valley Vintners Takes 180 Wineries to Key Markets This Fall
A Historic California Wine Family Closed Their Estate Two Years Ago. Another One Bought It
Patz & Hall Opens New Tasting Room in Downtown Sonoma
Small Sonoma County Wine Shops Pursuing Big Goals
Oregon Leads in Strong DTC Month
Michigan Wine Takes Center Stage at Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
The Golden Vines 2026 the Definitive Global Awards for Fine Wine and Rare Spirits Reveal This Year’s Shortlist
Champagne Ditches Expansion Plans
‘Africa Is Hot Right Now’: Does the Continent Hold the Key to Wine’s Recovery?
Hong Kong’s Fine Wine Auctions Reveal Growing Appetite for Italian Prestige
South Australia Renews Global Showcase Deal with Bordeaux Wine Museum
ATPGroup
PROMOTED EVENT
In Person at HALL: How Technology Can Drive Winery Revenue
When your wine club, POS, and ecommerce systems don’t work together, it’s harder to understand customers, grow memberships, and drive revenue. Join us at HALL Wines on October 29 for a private winery leadership dinner on how connected technology improves customer experiences and growth.
Wine Industry Network
BLOGS
Jim Concannon Took Me Home for Peanut Butter & Jelly
Willamette Valley Tour – Part Two – Euro Investment Accelerating
Two Big Shortfalls in Grappling with Smoke Impact
Have You Been Here Before?
Celebrating Cider and the Humble Apple
HOBO Data Loggers
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Wine & Spirits Specialist
Brown Bag Beverage – San Diego, CA
Sales Manager (Southeast USA)
Canton Cooperage – Virginia, USA
Controller
Hundred Acre Wine Group – Saint Helena, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
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PEOPLE
Balletto Vineyards Promotes Malia Ford to California Sales Manager
Wine Characters: Ron Brumley, Alcantara Vineyards
Visit Temecula Valley Board Appoints Annette Brown as CEO
DWWA Resident Co-Chair for 2027: Paz Levinson
Vigneron Christophe Baron Launches the Bionic Experience in Walla Walla Valley
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
Could AI Chatbot Use Cause You to Breach an NDA?
2026 Wine Label Design Trends
What Will Your Winery Do Differently in 2027?
After the Wine Moves, What’s Left Behind? A Look at Hygienic Valve Design
More Supplier News
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VINEYARD & WINERY
California Paper Bottle Facility Marks Two Years of Growth as US Brands Move Beyond Glass
A Sonoma Grillo—Wait, What’s a Grillo?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Launches Its First Bilingual National Campaign with J. Lohr Holiday Favorites
Grassini Family Vineyards Celebrates 20th Vintage in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Pennsylvania Producer Earns Top Wine Award for Grape That Took a Beating in 2026
Wine Industry Network

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