Afternoon Brief: Kenwood Vineyards Goes Dark as Korbel Owner Buys Back Sonoma Property

Kenwood Vineyards, a longtime Sonoma Valley winery, has abruptly closed its tasting room, and a new property sale raises fresh questions about the brand's future...
Afternoon Brief: Wineries Take on Climate Fight

The International Wineries for Climate Action is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the US wine industry...
Afternoon Brief: Napa Contemplates Price Cuts

Napa County is weighing up lowering prices at the potential expense of its luxury reputation in a bid to get more customers...
Afternoon Brief: The Sustainable Wine Roundtable Marks Two Years of the Bottle Weight Accord

The Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) marks the second anniversary of its groundbreaking Bottle Weight Accord (BWA) with news of two major new names supporting the initiative...
Afternoon Brief: Ed King Is Oregon's First American Wine Legend Winner

King, co-founder and co-CEO of King Estate Winery in Eugene, Ore., will receive the award in New York City on Jan. 26, 2026, at the 26th annual Wine Star Awards gala...
Afternoon Brief: 13th Annual WIN Expo Attendee Registration Opens

Wine Industry Network has opened registration for the 13th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Santa Rosa, CA...
