Afternoon Brief: California Wine Production Plummets - Lowest Since 1999
Late Friday, Sept. 26, the Wine Institute released its 2024 production figures. The numbers are stark and deepen the strain on an industry already on its heels...
Afternoon Brief: Smoke Exposure Research Roadmap Published
With wildfire smoke continuing to be a significant threat to winegrapes and wines, a comprehensive new roadmap provides guidance for smoke exposure research and mitigation strategies for the industry...
Afternoon Brief: Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn’t Have to)
Theres been a ton of chatter lately about how wine service, especially in NYC, is kind of a mess right now. And honestly? It can suck, with subpar hospitality and stodgy, outdated attitudes. But there are still some gems out there with top-tier service...
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: Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium Workshops to Focus on Influencer Marketing, Data Analytics, Company Culture, and More
The 18th annual Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium, presented by Free the Grapes!, will feature twice the amount of workshop sessions, offering a more personalized and customizable experience for attendees...
Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery Announces New CEO
Paso Robles Winery Welcomes CEO Kurt Ammann Paso Robles, Calif., April 5 ,2022 — Vina Robles and the Nef family are excited to announce the appointment of wine industry veteran […]