
Afternoon Brief: How to Tackle Efficiency, Compliance and Sustainability in the Vineyard
Labor shortages, water scarcity, and energy costs are squeezing California vineyards, but ag tech is advancing from simple solutions to integrated systems that deliver real ROI. The challenge? Knowing which technology to invest in...

Afternoon Brief: Former Owners Sue Napa Valley Custom Crush Winery Over Series of Post-Purchase Payments
The founder of a Napa Valley custom crush facility who sold his business earlier this year is suing the new owners for more than $176,500, according to court records...

Afternoon Brief: The Annual SVB State of the Industry Survey Is Closing
These are the final days to participate in the 2024 State of the Industry Survey. We have a soft close scheduled for Friday the 18th but have decided to leave the survey open for stragglers through the weekend...

Afternoon Brief, December 4th
Washington Winery Wants Answers as to Who Drained Thousands of Gallons of Wine Estimated at over $600K: Investigators have not made any arrests and have no suspect information...

Gambero Rosso Announces Tre Bicchieri U.S. Tour to Continue in February As Scheduled
Trade Tasting Featuring Italy’s Top Wineries Will Commence February 16 in Los Angeles; Additional Cities Include San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Boston ROME, Italy (January 27, 2022) – Italian […]

Afternoon Brief, January 27th
Wine Bottle Shortage Is a Myth Says Glass Packaging Institute President: In his remarks and presentation to the press DeFife stated that: “A glass shortage is not an accurate description of the current state of the market. We understand some end-market customers may have issues with getting bottle stock, but that is not a “glass shortage.”...

