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Winemakers Adam Lee & Morét Brealynn Launch the Pinot Noir Salon, an Inaugural Gathering for California’s Pinot Noir Obsessed
Daylong event brings together 20 of California’s most celebrated Pinot Noir producers for candid panel conversations, deep tastings, and rare access August 20, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — Winemakers Adam [...]
by Press Release13 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessadam-leemoret-brealynnpinot-noir-salon - news
Johnson Brothers Appoints Russell Motz as General Manager of Texas
August 20, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor, today announced the appointment of Russell Motz as General Manager for Johnson Brothers Maverick [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessjohnson-brothersrussell-motztexas - news
Brassfield Estate Winery Expands National Sales Team
Lake County’s Brassfield Estate Winery bolsters national sales leadership to drive continued market expansion. August 19, 2026 (Clearlake Oaks, CA) — Brassfield Estate Winery, recognized as one of the most authoritative [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbrassfield-estate-winerychris-littlejorge-monroy - news
Closson Chase Welcomes Keith Tyers and Erin MacInnis to Ownership Group
August 2026 (Hillier, ON) — Closson Chase Vineyards has announced that longtime Winemaker Keith Tyers and General Manager Erin MacInnis have joined the winery’s ownership group alongside founders Seaton McLean, [...]
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Doctoral Candidate Calls on Wine Grape Growers for Help with National Technology Adoption Study
Wine grape growers are urgently needed to participate in dissertation research examining what drives—and prevents—the adoption of new agricultural technology. August 18, 2026 (Eagle, ID) — After years of doctoral [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscarl-d-hays-iii - news
56th Class Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
August 17, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) has selected Class 56 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), bringing together 24 individuals from across California [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscalifornia-ag-leadership-foundation - news
Wine Institute’s Share Wine Co-Lab Welcomes Beverage Strategist Erica Duecy for Office Hours This Week
August 17, 2026 — Wine Institute’s Share Wine Co-Lab continues its Summer Office Hours series this Wednesday, August 19, with a session exploring what’s really standing between wine and today’s [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscalifornia-wineerica-duecyshare-wine-co-lab - news
WIN Insider Series with Robyn Sebastiani | Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance
In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Robyn Sebastiani, Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, about her journey from medical sales and founding Westshore Canned Wine [...]
by Editor18 viewsfeaturedvideoswine-industry-insider-seriespeoplerobyn-sebastianisonoma-valley-vintners-growers-alliance - news
Buehler Vineyards Names Elizabeth Kester Winemaker, Continuing a Legacy of Napa Valley Excellence
August 17, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Buehler Vineyards is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Kester as Winemaker, marking the next chapter in the history of one of [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbuehler-vineyardselizabeth-kester - news
Kopf Family Announces CFO/COO Transition for U.S. Winery Operations: Bob Aldridge to Retire After 25 Years; Kimberly Benson Named Successor
Longtime finance and operations leader retires as accomplished wine industry executive Kimberly Benson assumes executive leadership role. August 12, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Kopf Family, owners of St. [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesskopf-family-estatesresonancesequoia-grove-winery - news
Washington Wine Industry Announces Recipient of Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship
Selection committee awards fellowship to Dennis Fraley August 11, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The Washington wine industry has named Dennis Fraley of Florence, South Carolina, as the recipient of the [...]
by Press Release22 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessallen-shoup-memorial-fellowshipauction-of-washington-winesdennis-fraley - news
Dana Macaulay Joins CIRQ | CHEV Estate as Director of Brand Experiences and Communications
August 11, 2026 (Windsor, CA) — CIRQ | CHEV Estate, by Sarah and Michael Browne, is proud to announce the appointment of Dana Macaulay, CSEP, as Director of Brand Experiences [...]
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Turning the Tables on Nicole MacKay
Nicole MacKay is a writer and editor specializing in wine, food, and travel. She brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the wine industry as managing editor of Wine [...]
by Carl Giavanti19 viewsfeaturedpeopleturning-the-tableswine-industry-articlescarl-giavantinicole-mackay - news
Tinte Cellars & Co-Owner and Artist Teresa Spellman Gamble Support Spokane Wildfire Relief Through Wine and Art
August 10, 2026 — Wildfires across Eastern Washington, including Spokane County, White Swan, and surrounding Yakama Nation communities, have forced roughly 67,000 people from their homes, destroyed more than 700 [...]
by Press Release12 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessteresa-spellman-gambletinte-cellars - news
M. A. Silva Names Andrew Thompson National Sales Director
Packaging Industry Executive Brings Broad Commercial and Technical Leadership Experience August 10, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — M. A. Silva USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium corks, glass, [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessandrew-thompsonm-a-silva-usa - news
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Welcomes Mandy Bauer as Membership and Partnerships Manager
Aug. 6, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) is pleased to announce Mandy Bauer as its new membership and partnerships manager. In her role, [...]
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Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Jesse Christen EVP, Wisconsin
The experienced leader returns to Wisconsin to lead the market’s next chapter August 5, 2026 — Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading beverage wholesalers in the United States and the [...]
by Press Release20 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbreakthru-beverage-groupjesse-christenwisconsin - news
Woodward Canyon Winery Names Kathy Byrd General Manager
Byrd’s appointment coincides with changes in the winery’s senior leadership team August 3, 2026 (Walla Walla, WA) — Woodward Canyon, the second winery to open in the Walla Walla Valley, [...]
by Press Release13 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesskathy-byrdwoodward-canyon-winery - news
Silver Lake Winery & Distillery Appoints Internationally Acclaimed Winemaker and Master Distiller; Rusty Figgins to Lead Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Operations
August 4, 2026 (Zillah, WA) — Silver Lake Winery & Distillery announces the appointment of Berle ‘Rusty’ Figgins Jr as Director of Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Operations, marking an exciting [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplespirits-businesswine-businessrusty-figginssilver-lake-winery-distillery - news
Springboard Wine & Spirits Promotes Kaj Stromer to Statewide Sales Manager
August 3, 2026 (Petaluma, CA) — Springboard Wine & Spirits today announced the promotion of Kaj Stromer to Statewide Sales Manager, effective September 1st. In his new role, Stromer will oversee Springboard’s statewide sales [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesskaj-stromerspringboard-wine-spirits - news
The art of choreography
Born in Paris, influenced by travel and now established in the Alentejo, Alexandra Leroy Maçanita has helped turn Fitapreta into one of Portugal’s most distinctive wine tourism destinations, a place where history, hospitality and wine meet with quiet confidence.
by Wanda Augustyn14 viewsarticlepeople - news
Domaine Serene Releases 2023 Vintage, the First Led by Winemaker Carl Formaker
A warm, fast-moving harvest introduced Formaker to Domaine Serene’s vineyards, cellar, and legacy, resulting in wines defined by freshness and balance. July 29, 2026 (Dayton, OR) — Domaine Serene Winery announces [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscarl-formakerdomaine-serene-winery - news
ASEV Awards $95,500 in Scholarships to 20 Students
July 28, 2026 (Davis, CA) — Twenty students pursuing studies in enology, viticulture, and related fields received a total of $95,500 in scholarships from the American Society for Enology and [...]
by Press Release19 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-industry-network-newsamerican-journal-of-enology-and-viticultureamerican-society-for-enology-and-viticultureasev - news
WineAmerica Enters Its Next Chapter
WineAmerica honors Jim Trezise’s decades of service while continuing its mission as the unified voice for American wineries under Executive Director Michael Kaiser July 28, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — After [...]
by Press Release21 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbreaking-newsjim-trezisemichael-kaiser