Afternoon Brief, August 28th

Brock Lindsay of Lake Chelan’s Succession and Alta Wineries Dies at 40: Brock Lindsay, winemaker and co-owner of Succession Wines and Alta Cellars in the Lake Chelan appellation, died August 26th due to traumatic injuries caused by a utility vehicle rollover accident. He was 40-years old...

Call for samples; tariff discussion; crop round-up Following an October that exhibited summer-like heat spells – including daytime temperatures of 105-106°F and night-times in excess of 75°F – California’s 2024 harvest was essentially complete by November 1st. As well as contributing to a...
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WIN EXPO Conference Focus: Business Strategy & Leadership Session Topics: Grape & Bulk Wine Market, Acquisition & Succession Strategies, and No/Low Alcohol Wine Opportunities. Registration is open for the 12th annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), the largest wine...
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Like Wine, the TricorBraun WinePak and Ponzi Vineyard Partnership Becomes Finer with Age Wine is nearly as old as time. However, to thrive in this highly competitive industry, winemakers must adapt to modern-day nuances. That is key to the ongoing success of one of Oregon’s premier winemakers....
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The 2022 crush came to an end in October following a challenging growing season that saw drought, hailstorms, frost, unseasonably cool, humid or cloudy conditions, heatwaves and rainfall – often in quick succession. In general, it appears the three to four days of rain received in mid-September...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Trump's Promise of Mass Deportations Looms over California's Wine Industry

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to launch what he called "the largest deportation program in American history," targeting more than 11 million people...

