Afternoon Brief, September 8th

One of California’s Most Influential Modern Wineries, Dirty & Rowdy, Is Ending After 11 Years: One of California’s most cutting-edge wine brands is dissolving. Napa’s Dirty & Rowdy Wine Co., which has developed a devoted following for its experimental, genre-defying Mourvedres, is shutting down after 11 years...

What: "On the Spot" Live Event: Discussing Virtual Events in the Wine Industry When: February 24th @ 10am PST | 1pm EST How: Register at go.outshinery.com/61f We are balanced between life in lockdown and the possibility of post-COVID freedom. We're drinking wine while everything’s online (until it’s not). Join us for our next "On the Spot" live event for an exploration of virtual events in the wine industry. This panel conversation will help wineries take advantage of online experiences they can offer their customers. Our two featured panelists: > Amber LeBeau (Spitbucket.com and Virtual Wine Events) > Hardy Wallace (Dirty and Rowdy Wine Co.) As we approach one year of “virtual reality,” this discussion looks at the changes and opportunities that have surfaced in the wine industry thanks to digital events and experiences. REGISTER HERE: go.outshinery.com/61f

Sugarloaf Client, Hardy Wallace winemaker/owner of Dirty & Rowdy Family Wines was featured on CBS this past Saturday morning. The segment was shot at Sugarloaf Crush at the tail end of harvest. Please watch and support him. He has a wide range of wonderful wines.