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Credit Where It’s Due: The Unsung Heroes of the Winery
July 9, 2024
The people winemakers rely on are often performing the most important aspects of production. By Janice Williams When we think about the stars of winemaking, the winemaker often stands in the limelight....
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Afternoon Brief, July 8
July 8, 2024
California Vineyard Touts Propane Amid Bans: Environmental and health advocacy groups have launched a vigorous campaign against the use of natural gas in recent years, arguing it contributes to climate...
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Afternoon Brief, July 3
July 3, 2024
Martin Ray Winery Acquires Foppiano Winery and Vineyards: CMB Wines ("CMB") announced today that it has acquired Foppiano Winery and Vineyards ("Foppiano")...
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Afternoon Brief, July 2
July 2, 2024
US Businesses Rally Against Death of a Tax Cut: A highly valued tax break set to expire sees the WSWA and businesses take a stand...
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Afternoon Brief, July 1
July 1, 2024
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquires Critically Acclaimed Washington Brand, Substance Wines: O'Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired Substance Wines, the highly awarded, top selling Washington brand...
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Afternoon Brief, June 28
June 28, 2024
The Pros and Cons of Sustainable Wine Packaging Formats: While most don't think glass bottles will ever be replaced by alternative materials entirely, there are plenty of manufacturers looking at ways...
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Afternoon Brief: June 27
June 27, 2024
Neighbors in Rural Petaluma Fight Winery Over Tasting Room Proposal: Spring Hill Road residents are up in arms over Azari Winery's proposed development, which they call an "event center."
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Afternoon Brief, June 26
June 26, 2024
California Winemaking Is at a Dangerous Crossroads: California's vineyards are on the verge of crisis. Vine disease is rampant, labor costs are exploding, and the climate is getting hotter, sometimes wetter,...
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Afternoon Brief, June 25
June 25, 2024
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 TRENDING STORY   Are Things Getting Better for the Wine Industry? SVB Says Yes — and No The news is mixed in Silicon Valley Bank’s 2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey,...
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Afternoon Brief, June 24th
June 24, 2024
New Tariffs Threaten Europe's Winemakers: After a period of alarming flat-lining and decline, the wine industry is finally showing signs of strength, vitality and growth. Two storm clouds on the horizon...