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Kirk Lokka, Sonoma County Grower and Community Leader, Passes Away at 68
Sonoma County, CA – March 31, 2025 – It is with great sadness that Emeritus Vineyards announces the passing of Kirk Lokka on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Over a career spanning five decades,...
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Afternoon Brief, January 22
Ontario Threatens to Ban US Alcohol in Tit-for-Tat Response to Tariffs Threat: Premier Doug Ford has told the Liquor Board of Canada to clear US alcoholic drinks off retailers’ shelves if the tariff threat...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Kirk Lokka — Building a Better Viticultural and Economic Future for Sonoma County
By Kathleen Willcox  For insiders in California’s wine business, Kirk Lokka has been a beloved figure for decades, but the detail-oriented, low-key and community-minded vineyard manager has managed to...
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Announcing Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025
As has become a January tradition, Wine Industry Advisor has again chosen 10 individuals from within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation, determination and inspiration — both within the...