Afternoon Brief, October 29

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
TRENDING STORY
Marvin R. Shanken, Visionary Publisher Who Transformed the Worlds of Wine and Cigars, Dies at 83
As Wine Spectator’s editor and publisher for more than five decades, Shanken built a powerhouse magazine by focusing on serving wine consumers…
M. A. Silva USA
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Funding the Farm of the Future: How Grants Can Support Your Next Project
Precision irrigation, soil health programs, automation, wastewater and runoff improvements are all important, but expensive at a moment when many growers are focused on simply managing the next vintage. What many growers may not realize is that funding exists to help make those projects more attainable…
Wine Industry Network
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
TODAY’S NEWS
Sonoma County Wine Community Secures Nearly $900,000 to Expand Wine Markets and Advance the Future of Farming
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) and the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation have been awarded two Specialty Crop Block Grants totaling more than $890,000 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Judge Approves $625,000 Loan to Keep Calistoga Vintner Services Running
The family company that runs the Calistoga Vintner Services custom-crush winery in the former Calistoga Beverage Co. plant on Silverado Trail and the Museion winery next door went into bankruptcy, owing JPMorgan Chase about $46 million…
Enoforum Web 2026 Concludes with Great Success: Over 2,300 Participants from 80 Countries
French Bulk Wine Market Rebounds
Drinks Launches Anywhere Multi-Supplier Network with Cakebread Cellars, PlumpJack Collection of Wineries, and Clif Family Winery
Michigan’s Award-Winning Wines Take the Table in Exclusive Governor’s Cup Pairing Dinners
Vinitaly International Academy Certifies 27 Italian Wine Ambassadors in New York
Kroger Wines Earn Elite Scores at Every Price Point
Komerz Enters Majestic Wine Bidding Contest Against Tesco
Wine Paris 2027: Five U.S. Pavilions Confirmed, New Opportunities Unlocked
UK Budget: Wine, Spirits Sector Hits Out at “Breath-Taking” Duty Raise
Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation Wine Legends VII Raises More Than $200,000 for the POLG Foundation at New York Gala
Canned Wine Specialist Expands Into KeyKegs
Heineken Boss Reevaluating South African Wine Business
ATPGroup
BLOGS
Desperately Seeking Distribution: Your Wine Is Worth Two Points Out of a Hundred
A Wine Director’s Guide to Maximizing Holiday Sales
Harvey Steiman and I Raid Our Cellars!
Last Guests of the Season
In Defense of Criticism
HOBO Data Loggers
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Head of Growth & Marketing
High Camp – Remote
Senior Accountant
Rack & Riddle – Healdsburg, CA
Learning & Development Trainer
Gallo Glass Company – Modessto, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Copper Peak Logistics
PEOPLE
After 20 Years Linda Neal Still Kicks Ass
Taraji P. Henson and P.F. Chang’s Partner on New Wine List, Including Seven Daughters Moscato
A Woman’s Place: 40 Years of Marimar Estate (Part Two)
France’s Youngest AOC Chairman Aims to “Fight to Change an Image That Bordeaux Struggles to Shake Off”
Remembering Marilyn Cooper: A Life Dedicated to South African Wine
Wine Industry Network
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
2026 Cinsaut – Dry Creek Valley – Grapes
2025 Cabernet Sauvignon – Coombsville – Bulk Wine
2025 Estate Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley – Bulk Wine
BioSystems SPICA v1 – Admeo
More Marketplace Listings
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
SUPPLIER NEWS
From Vineyard to Shelf: Why Winery Plans Work Better Together
Shared Sales Feet on the Street: Why Now Is the Time
Engel Coolers Announces Launch of the Reserve Premium Wine Cooler
Harvest Is Wrapping Up. Do You Know What Each Case Cost You?
More Supplier News
Goshen Logistics
VINEYARD & WINERY
The High Drama of Volcanic Wines
Bluestone Vineyard’s 2023 Cabernet Franc Named Best of Class at San Francisco International Wine Competition
Light Bottle, Big Ambition: Alentejo Takes Step Towards Lighter Bottles
A New Winery, Jiya Vineyards, Is Opening in Loudoun County
How Yarra Yering Is Putting Its Soils and Vineyards Centre Stage
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