Afternoon Brief, August 22nd

Sherry Lehmann’s Landlord Sues Iconic Wine Shop over $3.6 Million in Unpaid Rent: Sherry-Lehmann’s landlord is suing the iconic wine retailer as well as its former owners over $3.6 million in unpaid rent – and is demanding that its shuttered store on Park Avenue be cleared out immediately, according to a court filing...

As the world embraces technology, every industry has to keep up with innovations or risk being left behind. The wine industry is no exception. The wine industry has long been known for its traditional methods and artisanal techniques, but that may not be enough in a world that is increasingly driven by technology. In this article, we will look at the state of the wine industry from a tech perspective and examine how technology has impacted the production, distribution, and consumption of wine. We will explore how winemakers are leveraging new systems and methodologies to improve quality, increase efficiency, and meet consumer demand. So buckle up and let's explore the fascinating intersection between wine-making and technology! Source : pub.mdpi-res.com1. IoT products revolutionizing the wine industry IoT products are causing a revolution in the wine industry, streamlining and improving wine production. By using IoT wine processing technology that is connected to the cloud, perform

Afternoon Brief, March 13th

Silicon Valley Bank Closure Leaves Wine Industry Clients in the Weeds: There may not be quick answers to the biggest questions facing the wine industry after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday — including the future of the bank’s landmark wine industry report...

Afternoon Brief, March 2nd

Angelo Sangiacomo, Pioneering Sonoma Winegrower, Dies at 92: Angelo Clement Sangiacomo, a pioneering winegrower who helped revolutionize California grapegrowing and a founding partner of Sangiacomo Family Vineyards, a third generation family business in Sonoma, Calif., has died on Monday, February 27, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 92 years old...

Afternoon Brief, February 22nd

For Emerging American Wine Regions, Can Trends Trump Terroir?: Respecting the alchemy of terroir and grape varieties is obviously paramount, but how much do trends dictate the varieties, the styles, or even the practices of up-and-coming AVAs, and possibly define a region?...

Afternoon Brief, January 24th

Direct Wine Sales Fall but Prices Rise: The Covid boom was good for direct-to-consumer sales, but the market changed significantly in 2022...

Afternoon Brief, January 19th

Silicon Valley Bank Releases Annual State of the US Wine Industry Report: The 22nd edition of the annual report provides an assessment of the industry amid current market conditions and shares a unique forecast for the year ahead based on proprietary research and economic and behavioral trends among consumers...

Afternoon Brief, December 12th

Champagne Producers Rebel Against Environmental Reverse: Winemakers have fired the first shots in what could be a damaging battle between producers and Champagne's powers-that-be...

Afternoon Brief, November 11th

Sonoma County Vintner Offers Farmworkers ‘Hazard Pay’ During Smoky Days: A Sonoma County wine and food venture has committed to paying farmworkers more for going out into smoky or other potentially hazardous conditions to pick grapes or other make-or-break tasks...