
Shannon Hazlitt Harts hosts interviews for an insider look into winery life. February 17th – Hector, NY – Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards has released a new podcast: Great Times Behinds the Wines. The podcast is hosted by Shannon Hazlitt Harts, daughter of Hazlitt’s Co-CEO & Owner, Doug Hazlitt. Great Times...
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Award Recognizes That Each Family Has Continuously Farmed Local Land for More Than 100 Years Multiple generations of eleven longtime Sonoma County farming families, all winegrape growers today, gathered to be recognized as the newest members of the “Century Club.” The honor recognizes families who...
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Sonoma County is home to a remarkable array of native plants, each contributing to the rich tapestry of our local ecosystems. These plants are not only beautiful but also play a critical role in sustaining the health of our environment. From the rugged coastal ranges to the sun-soaked valleys of...
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US Wine Sales Set to Skyrocket: Strap yourselves in, US wine industry, because you're on a rocket ship that's about to blast off. That's the prediction from industry analyst Rob McMillan, and it's notable because McMillan has become best known in recent years for his gloomy long-term forecasts for...
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Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for the Wine Sales Symposium, a one-day educational conference that will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, in Santa Rosa, Ca. Leveraging experts from all facets of the wine...
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While the industry faces headwinds with shifting consumer trends, international competition, and market challenges, Berge remains optimistic...
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U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge: The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallups nearly 90-year trend...

Tennessee Legislators Aim to Limit Winery Direct Shipping Sales: Lawmakers propose banning winery direct shipping through fulfillment houses, which handle logistics for small wineries; federal court upholds Missouri ban on out-of-state wine merchants... The post Afternoon Brief, February 17th...
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