
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill
In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions...

Date: 8/22/2026



Afternoon Brief: Sonoma County Vintners Names Emilie Eliason as Interim Executive Director
She will guide the organization through the transition as Michael Haney departs from the role...

Afternoon Brief: Australia's Treasury Wine Drops Planned Sale of Cheaper Brands, Cuts Profit Guidance
Penfolds wine producer Treasury Wine Estates (TWE.AX), pulled the sale of its cheap drinks division after failing to find an attractive offer and cut its prediction for annual profit, sending its shares tumbling...

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: Winemaker James MacPhail Reclaims MacPhail Family Wines from Hess Persson Estates
Renowned veteran winemaker James MacPhail, known for crafting exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino Counties, is excited to announce his reacquisition of MacPhail Family Wines from Hess Persson Estates...

A Showcase of Skill and Determination at the 22nd Annual Napa County Pruning Contest
NAPA, CA (February 5, 2024) – The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) celebrated its 22nd Annual Napa County Pruning Contest at Beringer’s Gamble Ranch Vineyard on Saturday, February 3. It was a […]

Afternoon Brief, November 1st
California Scrambles to Finish Harvest: With a superb vintage in the offing, growers are racing against time to get the grapes into the winery...

Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley Distribute 100 iPads to Seniors in the Farmworking Community
Napa, CA (November 1, 2023) – The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF), in partnership with Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley (PCHFNV), distributed 100 complimentary iPads to seniors in the farmworking […]
