AB-Hero-Panarama-Vineyard-640x335
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, November 4
November 4, 2024
California’s Historic Rancho Arroyo Grande Under New Ownership: Rancho Arroyo Grande, a sweeping estate covering over 3,500 acres of wild country within the SLO Coast AVA, is under new ownership...
AB-Hero-Red-Wine-Glass-640x335
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, November 1
November 1, 2024
Will Costco Change the Face of Napa? : A long-awaited Costco store has opened in Napa, with the new branch housing the wholesaler’s “largest wine collection” yet. But what do Napa winemakers make of i...
AB-Hero-Wood-Wine-Factory-640x335
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 31
October 31, 2024
Sonoma County's "Smooth" and "Outstanding" 2024 Winegrape Harvest: The 2024 winegrape harvest has just completed in Sonoma County and both growers and vineyard employees are raving about what may be one...
AB-Hero-Red-Wine-Glass-640x335
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 30
October 30, 2024
Washington Welcomes It's 21st American Viticultural Area: On October 29, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for the Beverly, Washington appellation to officially...
Featured Image - Glenn Proctor Ciatti 600x339
FeaturedWine Industry Articles
Wine Industry Insiders with Glenn Proctor
October 30, 2024
In this episode, George interviews Glenn Proctor, Co-Owner and Partner at the Ciatti Company. He shares the story of his family’s deep roots in Dry Creek, their winery during Prohibition, and his...
ab-hero-glass-of-rose
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 29
October 29, 2024
2024: A Classic Vintage for Napa Valley: Napa Valley growers and winemakers are reflecting on another noteworthy harvest. Described as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage promises to deliver quality...
AB Hero Young Vines
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 28
October 28, 2024
Wine Industry Prepares for Stormy US Election: Regardless of who ends up in the White House next month, the wine industry might be in for a taxing time...
AB Hero Winery Event
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 25
October 25, 2024
Biggest US Wine Distributor Slashes Staff: The tight wine market has seen a reported shock reaction from US distribution giant Southern Glazer's…
Jan Shrem
Industry News ReleasesWine Business
Jan Shrem, Who Provided Legacy of Art to UC Davis, Remembered
October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024 – Jan Isaac Shrem, whose passions spanned publishing, winemaking, collecting art, and philanthropy, passed away peacefully in September at the age of 94 after a long illness. Shrem...
AB-Hero-Pinot-Noir
Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, October 24
October 24, 2024
Mendocino County Named Wine Enthusiast's American Wine Region of the Year: Shining a light on lesser-known California wine region...