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news2026-07-07
Afternoon Brief, July 7
Registration Open for Bold Predictions: Mid-Year Outlook 2026: Registration is now open for Wine Industry Network’s (WIN) second session of the Bold Predictions: Wine Industry Leadership Conference Series. This must-attend virtual session will broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. Registration is free for wine industry professionals...
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news2026-07-06
Afternoon Brief, July 6
Statement on Irresponsible and Biased Alcohol-Related Commentary: The National Association of Wine Retailers responds to the Los Angeles Times opinion piece calling for the social stigmatization of alcohol...
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news2026-07-02
Afternoon Brief, July 2
THURSDAY, JULY 2 TRENDING STORY Joe Campbell, Willamette Valley Wine Pioneer, Passes Away Joe Campbell, founder of Elk Cove Vineyards in Willamette Valley, passed away June 28th in Sherwood, Oregon. [...]
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news2026-07-01
Afternoon Brief, July 1
Sonoma County’s Wine Industry Set to Unify: Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) and Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) today announced the alignment of their winery membership programs to strengthen collaboration and create a more unified voice for Sonoma County wine...
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news2026-06-30
Afternoon Brief, June 30
Columbia Distributing Completes Oregon and Washington Transaction with RNDC, Expanding Total Beverage Portfolio: Customers will now have broader access to leading brands through Columbia’s best in class sales, delivery, merchandising, and account execution capabilities across Oregon and Washington...
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news2026-06-29
Afternoon Brief, June 29
Distinctive Brand Names Pay off for Wine Producers, Study Finds: In a sea of thousands of Bordeaux wines, UChicago Law analysis offers rare evidence for what trademarks are really worth...
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news2026-06-26
Afternoon Brief, June 26
California Winegrape Community Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader John Ledbetter: The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) mourns the loss of former CAWG Chair John Ledbetter, who passed away on June 23. John was a respected leader, visionary grower, and tireless advocate whose influence helped shape California’s winegrape industry for decades...
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news2026-06-25
Afternoon Brief, June 25
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 TRENDING STORY Crisis-Proof Sparkling Wine? The sparkling wine segment is significantly less affected by the decline in consumption than still wine and shows growth potential in some [...]
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news2026-06-24
Afternoon Brief, June 24
American Wine Legislation Pulled from Agenda in California State Senate: AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) was withdrawn from a Senate committee hearing this morning and will not be heard this year. This means the bill is defeated for this legislative session...
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news2026-06-23
Afternoon Brief, June 23
A Modest Improvement on the Wine Sales Front: The pace of decline in wine sales has moderated slightly after disappointing results in 2025. However, wine inventory levels are stubbornly high and exports are down...
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news2026-06-22
Afternoon Brief, June 22
Senate Committee to Hear AB 1585 American Wine – Truth in Labeling Legislation: AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) will be heard in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee on Tuesday, June 23. This bill, co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers and Family Winemakers of California...
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news2026-06-19
Afternoon Brief, June 19
USDA Urged to Help California Wineries Amid Pierce’s Disease Fears: Failure to act quickly carries “significant economic stakes” for California agriculture, warned Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff...
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news2026-06-18
Afternoon Brief, June 18
California Winegrape Growers Press Federal Agenda Across Capitol Hill, Agencies, and the White House The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) led a delegation of growers to Washington, D.C., June 1-3 to advance a federal policy agenda aimed at restoring competitiveness, strengthening risk management tools, and supporting the long-term viability of California vineyards...
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news2026-06-17
Afternoon Brief, June 17
Texas Wine Grapes Launch to Space for Research Mission: Seeds bound for the International Space Station could be used to produce the world’s first wine from vines cultivated after cosmic radiation exposure...
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news2026-06-16
Afternoon Brief, June 16
Domaine Carneros Remembers Founding Winemaker and CEO Eileen Crane: Anyone who spent time with Eileen quickly understood that her gifts went well beyond the cellar. She had sharp wit and quiet conviction. She was elegant and tough in the same breath, a born optimist with endless creativity and a natural instinct for mentorship...
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news2026-06-12
Afternoon Brief, June 12
Study Guides Magnesium Decisions in Oregon Vineyards: A three-year study of Pinot noir vines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley found that magnesium sprayed on the leaves reduced visible symptoms of magnesium deficiency but did not improve vine growth, yield or fruit composition...
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news2026-06-11
Afternoon Brief; June 11
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 TRENDING STORY IWSR: 2035 Will Be ‘Vastly Different’ for the Global Drinks Sector Global alcoholic drinks consumption volumes are set to decline for six years before resuming [...]
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news2026-06-10
Afternoon Brief, June 10
Fees and Visitors Fall in Wine Country: California's wineries are dropping their prices, but that's not bringing back the visitors, a new report finds...
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news2026-06-09
Afternoon Brief: June 9
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 TRENDING STORY Smoke Summit Discusses Winegrape Protection from Wildfire Smoke Spray barriers reduce smoke taint in wine grapes but must be washed off quickly after the air [...]
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news2026-06-08
Afternoon Brief, June 8
New Study Shows No Link Between Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Mortality: The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) points out that...
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news2026-06-05
Afternoon Brief, June 6
The Logic in Henkell Freixenet’s Interest in Pommery – And Why It Could Presage More Wine M&A: Maison Pommery & Associés is an attractive target for Henkell Freixenet – and a deal may not be the only big corporate move in wine on the horizon…
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news2026-06-04
Afternoon Brief: June 4
Treasury Wine Estates Unveils Future Portfolio Strategy TWE will become a simpler and more focused luxury wine business, investing in fewer, stronger brands, while increasing its emphasis on lighter styles and no and low- alcohol wines...
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news2026-06-03
Afternoon Brief, June 3
Nominations Open for the 14th Annual WINnovation Awards Wine Industry Network created the WINnovation Awards as a way to identify and honor wine industry suppliers and service providers that have developed ground-breaking products, practices, and have contributed to the advancement of the North American wine industry...
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news2026-06-02
Afternoon Brief, June 2
OSU Research Identifies Native Microbes That May Protect Wine Grapes: This research could help growers manage grapevine trunk diseases more effectively while supporting long-term vineyard productivity...
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