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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, June 6th
June 6, 2022
No Charges in Crash That Killed Former Chez Panisse Wine Director: The motorist in the fatal crash involving bicyclist Jonathan Waters, prominent former wine director at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley,...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, June 3rd
June 3, 2022
Wine Country Fires Vindicate Climate Fears: As fires again threaten California's wine country, Eric Schwartzman says it's time to act, rather than just debate climate change...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, June 2nd
June 2, 2022
France vs Italy: Wine's Clash of the Titans: France and Italy are the big dogs of wine, but which would come out on top if they squared off against each other?...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, June 1st
June 1, 2022
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 01 TRENDING STORY   Sebastopol Vintner Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in DUI Crash That Killed 1, Maimed Another Eric McDonell balanced on his right leg Tuesday as he dislodged...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, May 31st
May 31, 2022
Wine's Supply Crisis: Opportunity in Disguise: As supply-chain issues bite, wineries are looking at innovative ways to cut costs – and help the environment...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, May 27th
May 27, 2022
Armed Group Occupies Oldest Mexican Winery Over Water Shortage: People wielding machetes invaded the vineyard in the northern state of Coahuila this week, the company’s manager told Mexican media...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, May 26th
May 26, 2022
‘We Hope It Sends a Message’: Bay Area Wine Executive Faces $3.75M Fine for Allegedly Ripping Up Trees and Other Unpermitted Activities: As the megadrought bakes California, leaving parched lake beds and...
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Afternoon Brief
Afternoon Brief, May 25th
May 25, 2022
What the Wine Industry Gets Wrong About Marketing to Younger Generations: Wine has been looking for ways to reach newly of-age consumers since the 1990s. What will it take to get it right in today's m...
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Napa Valley Grapegrowers Focuses on Regenerative Farming & Organic Winegrowing
May 25, 2022
NAPA, CA (May 25, 2022) – After a 4-year hiatus, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) Organic Winegrowing Conference returns. With climate smart practices top-of-mind for...
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Napa Valley Vintners $1 Million Investment Supports New Family Resource Center
May 25, 2022
Multi-Purpose Facility Opens to American Canyon Residents 5/25/2022 – On Tuesday, May 24, residents in south Napa County welcomed the opening of a new Family Resource Center (FRC)...