Afternoon Brief, February 27

Thursday, February 27
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AI in Alcohol: The Good, the Bad and the Hilariously Unpredictable
There was a time when choosing a bottle of wine meant either sticking to a familiar favourite or enduring the slightly panicked look of a sommelier when you mispronounced “Gewürztraminer.” Now, thanks to artificial intelligence, the decision could be made for you before you’ve even walked into the shop…
 
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Fresh Wines and Older Vines: Young Central Coast Winemakers Buck the Trends
Age matters. A wine’s provenance stems from the vineyard and, for some winemakers, older is better. Here are some young winemakers from California’s Central Coast who are making lively, trendy wines from non-mainstream varieties — some from the oldest vines around…
 
Today’s News
 
‘Struggling to Keep Up’: Another Napa Valley Tasting Room Has Closed
Brian Arden Wines, a small, family-owned Calistoga business, has sold its tasting room and production facility to its neighbor, noted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer Aubert. A sale price was not disclosed…
Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Go Ahead, Says Trump, Additional 10% Slapped on China
US President Donald Trump has confirmed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will come into force next week, as well as an additional 10% charge for China. In a statement on Truth Social today (27 February), the President said that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports would go ahead as planned from 4 March…
Wine Industry Leader Kerrin Laz Announces Sixth Annual Inspire Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend
Five Agtech Companies Selected to Grow with Vine Connect
Nick Mehall to Step Down as President and CEO of RNDC
Garagiste Festival Showcases 40 Northern California Micro Wineries
Scholarships Serve Up Opportunities to Succeed for Students, Industry Workers
Closing After 4 Years, Black-Owned Wine, Jazz Bar Cites Diversity as Legacy
Italy’s Small Winemaker Revolution
Sixth Annual Abridge Wine & Spirits Competition to Be Held in Dijon
World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2025 Unveiled
Austria Puts Single Vineyards at Heart of Strategy
Two Exciting Wine Markets: Taiwan and Thailand
 
Blogs
 
Can US Supermarket-Branded Wine Follow Europe’s Blueprint for Success?
Don’t Blame the Wineries and Retailers for Focusing on Old Rich Guys
PNV 2025: Rising Revenue Masks a Continued Market Contraction
Setting Expectations for Marketing
From New Markets to AI: Four Market Trends to Watch in 2025
 
Wine Industry Careers
 
Sales Manager
Neverstill Wines – Hudson, New York
Vice President of Sales (Central Coast)
Wineshipping – Paso Robles, CA
Sales Representative – Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens
Selected Estates of Europe, Ltd. Mamaroneck, NY
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People
 
Katie Jackson Is Making Jackson Family Wines Climate Positive by 2050
Willamette Valley Vineyards Creates New Role for DJ MacIntyre as Wine & Culinary Director
Vaquero. Vintner. Landman. Leader. Could James Ontiveros Be the Most Important Man in West Coast Wine?
Master Winemaker 100: Carlos Villarraso
Valérie Befve Takes over at the Helm of Dassault Group Vineyards
 
Supplier News
 
Enolytics Now Integrates with Shopify and Awtomic
Martinez Orchards Expands Operations with Acquisition of Guillaume Grapevine Nursery
Vino Disrupts Wine Commerce: Affordable Platform Gives SMB Wineries the Edge over Legacy Software
Transform Your Wine Production with AB Biotek
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Vineyard & Winery
 
Browne Family Continues to Represent Family in Every Sip with Introduction of Gigi’s Garden
South Bay Wine Group, Parent Company of Castle Rock Winery and Dressage Wines, Announces the Launch of Kosmic Kitty Wines
Midnight Cellars Marks 30 Years of Hard Work, Harvests, and Winemaking Excellence
Stonemason Cellars Garners Prestigious Best of Class and Gold Medal Honors at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Pennsylvania Winery, Doughnut Maker to Team Up for a Unique Pairing Ahead of Fat Tuesday

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