Afternoon Brief: Tariff Whiplash Hits Wine Hard

For now, tariffs are in a holding pattern for some countries, and multiple countries and industries including wine, beer and spirits, which alone are responsible for several hundred billions of dollars in economic activity wait until the United States' mercurial leader decides what's next...

Lumo hasn’t been around all that long. In fact, the California-based, smart irrigation company was first launched by CEO and Founder Devon Wright and his team just two years ago. But within that very short time frame, Lumo’s cutting-edge water delivery system has captured the attention of the Northern Californian winegrowing community and truly shifted the way irrigation is done. Three Lumo One smart valves installed at a Jackson Family Wines vineyard in northern Sonoma County.  Last summer, Lumo put the industry’s first smart irrigation valve, Lumo One, into the hands and vineyards of some of California’s top grape growers, including; Treasury Wine Estates, Wente Vineyards, Clos Du Val, Spottswoode Winery, REVM, Boheme Wines, Price Family Vineyards & Estates, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Pine Ridge Vineyards. Now, after one full growing season, users are reporting groundbreaking results. “Lumo valves have the potential to unite my wate

Family Wine Company Acquires BNA Wine Group’s Portfolio of Wines: Miller Family Wine Company, a division of the industry-leading Thornhill Companies, is pleased to announce their recent acquisition of BNA Wine Group’s portfolio of wines, including the popular Butternut brand... The post Afternoon Brief, October 14 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/10/14/afternoon-brief-1717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1717 Published Date:Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:45:11 +0000 

 As a long-time member of 1% For The Planet, Spottswoode has also made significant contributions to environmental causes over the past thirteen years, with more to come in the future. NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – October 14, 2020 – As climate change-driven heatwaves and wildfires continue to impact California, Napa Valley’s historic Spottswoode Estate is proud to announce […] The post Spottswoode Estate Continues Its Commitment to Environmental Advocacy by Becoming the First Napa Valley Winery to Earn B Corp Certification appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/10/14/spottswoode-estate-environmental-advocacy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spottswoode-estate-environmental-advocacy Published Date:Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:25:08 +0000