Afternoon Brief, November 3

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
TRENDING STORY
California’s Wine Slump Is Fueling a Risky Bet on Agave
California’s vintners, struggling with a precipitous drop in wine consumption, are experimenting with making an American version of tequila…
M. A. Silva USA
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In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Tracy Sweeney, co-founder of Tomorrow Cellars, about her path from decades in traditional wine at E. & J. Gallo and Treasury Wine Estates to launching a premium non-alcoholic brand in 2024…
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Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
TODAY’S NEWS
Seasonal Demand Contributes to Some Relief as Four-Week Declines Persist – NielsenIQ
In the four weeks ending October 24th, wine contracted further, with dollar sales declining -3.8% versus last year, and volume -5.3%. Weaker consumer engagement was the largest contributor to losses and accounted for a larger share of declines this week…
Why Lightweighting Glass Wine Bottles Is Good for Business
Lighter wine bottles are cutting packaging taxes and freight costs, and helping producers win retail listings, according to speakers at last month’s London launch of Alentejo’s 390g regional bottle…
2026 Equipment Survey Report: A Shift Toward Smarter Equipment
Yandell Companies and Wine Service Cooperative Announce Partnership to Deliver Full-Service Wine Logistics to Napa Valley Wineries
Women For WineSense Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable Presents: “12th Annual Festive Holiday Bottle Exchange”
An Unorthodox Winemaker Is Finding Success in the Bay Area. Will the Industry Take Him Seriously?
Rhône-Style Wines and 360-Degree Views Set the Stage at Trattore Farms in Geyserville
Airlie Winery Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary
Two Up Wine Down Expands Fifth Annual Celebration into a Weekend of Virginia Wine, Food and Culture
Michigan Wine Collaborative Named Best Regional Wine Industry Support Organization in 2026 Barrel & Bottle Awards
Idaho Grape Harvest Comes in Smaller, but Growers Tout Quality
Fermtech Briefing: 2027 Vintage – Don’t Predict, Prepare
Bijou Celebrates Trailblazers at Women of the Year Awards
ATPGroup
BLOGS
Wine Drinking in America
A New and Worthy Addition to the 641.2209 of Wine
Three Tiers, One Partnership: What I Heard in NYC at Vinitaly USA
Jamie Goode: Does How a Wine Is Made Matter More Than How It Tastes?
Strength from Adversity: Our Struggles Lead to Transformation
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 – Modesto, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Enartis USA
PEOPLE
Brassfield Estate Winery Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Drive Next-Generation Leadership and Continued Growth
Gen Z Wine Challenge: Taela, 23
Denver Bartender Tiffany Hernandez Turned a Legal Workshop Into a Movement Across 6 States — and Is 2026’s Hospitality Advocate of the Year
Hopscotch Fractional Leadership Gives Wineries Access to Senior DTC Expertise Without Full-Time Executive Costs
Robert & Marcel Co-Operative Steps Away from Clos Cristal, Citing High Costs
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
Sale! 2025 Dry Creek Valley / Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon – Bulk Wine
High Quality Napa and Sonoma Carneros 2025 Pinot Noir – Bulk Wine
Sonoma County 2023 Brut Sparkling Shiners for Private Label Available
Open Top Tanks for Sale
More Marketplace Listings
Wine Industry Network
SUPPLIER NEWS
Moving from WineDirect? Five Things to Consider Before You Switch
Two Days, Bid Ideas: What’s on the Agenda?
From Energy Shock to Packaging Inflation: How the Iran Conflict Rewired Global Packaging Supply Chains
OpticalShield’s Smart Security Bag Gives Wine Shippers Proof When a Shipment Overheats
More Supplier News
Goshen Logistics
VINEYARD & WINERY
Norton: America’s Oldest Native Variety Shines
Capanna Winery Appoints Platinum Media as Its U.S. Public Relations Partner
As Northern Rhone Producer Takes Multiple Steps to Build for the Future, Syrah Remains Its Bedrock
Central WA Wines Make Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 List of Top Picks to Age
The World’s Best Chardonnays 2026
UC Davis

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