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Shafer Vineyards Promotes Jamie Gillan to National Sales Director
An expanded role unifying the winery’s national sales strategy across the domestic three-tier network. July 2026 (Napa, CA) — Effective immediately, Jamie Gillan has been promoted to National Sales Director, [...]
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Six Students Recognized with ASEV’s 2026 Best Student Presentation Awards
July 27, 2026 (Davis, CA) — Six students were recognized with Best Student Presentation Awards at the 2026 ASEV National Conference on June 18 in Boise, Idaho, by the American [...]
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Master Sommelier David Glancy Featured at Fifth Annual Vine to Wine Celebration
The September 19 fundraiser at Santana Row will celebrate the best of Santa Clara Valley wine country with exceptional local wines, regional cuisine, live entertainment and exclusive experiences featuring renowned [...]
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Linfield’s Acorn to Oak Wine Experience Names Tiffany Morris as New Manager
July 23, 2026 (McMinnville, OR) — Acorn to Oak Wine Experience is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Morris as its new hospitality, tasting room and wine club manager. Opened in September [...]
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Northwest Cider Association Celebrates Executive Director Emily Ritchie’s Legacy and Announces Leadership Transition
July 23, 2026 (Portland, OR) — After nearly 12 years of leadership, Emily Ritchie has decided to step down as Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), a decision [...]
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Greg Shepard of Miner Family Winery Promoted to National Sales Manager
July 23, 2026 (Oakville, CA) — Miner Family Winery is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Shepard to National Sales Manager. Shepard, who joined the family-owned Oakville winery in [...]
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Wente Family Estates Announces Appointment of Peter Yeung as Chief Executive Officer
Yeung’s appointment coincides with several key updates to Wente’s senior leadership team July 23, 2026 (Livermore Valley, CA) — Wente Family Estates, the country’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery, [...]
by Press Release25 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesspeter-yeungwente-family-vineyards - news
Liz Thach, MW to Retire as President of Wine Market Council; Welcomes Michelle Egan to Role
July 22, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Wine Market Council President Dr. Liz Thach, MW, announced today that she will retire from the association on August 5, 2026. Michelle Egan, [...]
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UC ANR Hires Experts in Water, Organic Farming, Farm Waste Management and More
July 21, 2026 — As Californians face ever-changing challenges, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired UC Cooperative Extension experts to address pressing needs and placed them [...]
by Press Release22 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessahmed-ayoubanderson-safrecarrie-brown - news
Celia Welch Elevated to Director of Winemaking for Scarecrow, While Marie-Laure Ammons Joins Her as Winemaker
July 21, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — J.J. Cohn Estate, the esteemed producer of Scarecrow Wine, is proud to announce the addition of Marie-Laure Ammons to their winemaking team. Ammons will hold [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscabernet-sauvignoncaliforniacelia-welch - news
GRAFTED Cultivates the Next Generation of Texas Wine & Hospitality Leaders
June 23 (Johnson City, TX) — Ninety-six hospitality professionals from across Texas gathered on June 23 for the latest GRAFTED educational event, bringing together winery owners, restaurant operators, hospitality leaders, [...]
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Two Ukrainian Wine Professionals Awarded the 2026 Artémis Domaines Golden Vines® Victims of Conflict Scholarships
Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation & Artémis Domaines Continue to Support Wine Professionals Displaced by War and Conflict July 21, 2026 — Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation, and [...]
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Bernardus Winery Welcomes Kendyl Lemp as Regional Sales Manager, Northern California
Sixteen-year distribution veteran to lead growth across the Monterey Peninsula, South Bay, and Northern California markets July 20, 2026 (Carmel Valley, CA) — Bernardus is pleased to announce that Kendyl Lemp [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbernardus-winerykendyl-lemp - news
Dr. Michelle Moyer to Headline the 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo
July 14, 2026 (California) — Vineyard Team is pleased to announce Dr. Michelle Moyer, Professor of Viticulture and Statewide Viticulture Extension Specialist at Washington State University, as the keynote speaker [...]
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Wine Entrepreneur Raquel Pérez, New President of Barcelona Wine Week
July 14, 2026 (Barcelona, Spain) — The Board of Directors of Fira de Barcelona has appointed the current president of the Regulatory Council of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbarcelonabarcelona-wine-weekfira-de-barcelona - news
Stoller Wine Group Appoints Gretchen Boock Vice President of Winemaking Operations
Oregon wine leader joins the executive team to support continued growth and long-term vision July 14, 2026 (Dayton, OR) — Stoller Wine Group has appointed Gretchen Boock as vice president [...]
by Press Release22 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbenton-lane-winerygretchen-boockmelissa-burr - news
Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen
On its website, the wine hotel Weinzuhause ("wine home") describes itself as "Your home in Rheinhessen." For German speakers, the name is also a play on words: Weinzuhause echoes "mein Zuhause" ("my home"). Located about a 20-minute drive from Mainz, this wine hotel, recipient of the Best of Wine Tourism award 2024, combines hospitality, wine, and the region’s unique way of life. That is precisely the goal of Stefanie Wild, managing director of the hotel: She wants to create a place where guests not only feel welcome but are truly at home. The post Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology Announces Leadership Transition
July 13, 2026 (Palisade, CO) — The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) announced today that Executive Director Cassidee Shull will step down from her role effective October 31, [...]
by Press Release21 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscassidee-shullcolorado-association-for-viticulture-enology - news
Expert Perspective: Chris Bitter | Terrain
In this Expert Perspective interview, Chris Bitter, Senior Wine and Grape Analyst at Terrain, discusses California vineyard valuations and the current state of the agricultural real estate market based on [...]
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Quality Brands Closed RNDC Plains States Transaction; Names Dave Young President of Wine & Spirits Division
July 13, 2026 — Quality Brands announced today that we officially closed the transaction with RNDC, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion and establishing Quality Brands as a [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessdave-youngquality-brands - news
Fresh Energy in the Cellar as Janeke Schroeder Joins Durbanville Hills
July 13, 2026 — Durbanville Hills welcomes a dynamic new addition to its cellar team with the appointment of assistant winemaker Janeke Schroeder. Her arrival coincides with what is shaping [...]
by Press Release23 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessdurbanville-hillsjaneke-schroeder - news
2026 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards Recognize Industry Leaders
Awards to be Presented at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 17 at the California Mid-State Fair July 10, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — The San Luis Obispo County wine industry [...]
by Press Release22 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessandrew-jonesjanell-dusioctavio-garcia-martinez - news
Patrick Nayrolles, General Manager of Meadowood Napa Valley, Elected Chair of Visit Napa Valley Board of Directors
July 9, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Visit Napa Valley, the official destination marketing and management organization for Napa Valley, announces that its board of directors has elected Patrick Nayrolles, [...]
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After 30 Years of Serving Lassen County Ranchers, David Lile Retires from UC ANR
UCCE advisor known for informing policy, making complex issues easy to understand July 7, 2026 — David Lile, University of California Cooperative Extension natural resources and livestock advisor, retired on [...]
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