Executive Director - Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association at Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association

Afternoon Brief: Towards the World's First Dry Molded Fiber Bottle

Success in the London Packaging Week 2025 Innovation Awards was about more than proof of concept for PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo. It showed the real potential in fibre-based drinks packaging...

World-Renowned Viticulturist and Educator, Dr. Greg Jones, Becomes CEO at Abacela, His Family Winery in Oregon

Roseburg, Oregon (July 26, 2021) — Founders Earl and Hilda Jones and Abacela’s Board of Directors announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Jones as CEO of Abacela in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley. Dr Greg Jones is the son of Earl and Hilda Jones, and the new role allows the 26-year-old family-owned winery to make the generational […]

Afternoon Brief: Napa County Halts Compliance Deal with Castle Winery After Discovering Major Groundwater Discrepancy

Officials say the project raises concerns about transparency, trust and the limits of the county's winery compliance program...

Afternoon Brief: Updated - US Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers

The U.S. and Canadian governments agreed to pause their tariff battle for one month. Canada had threatened 25 percent tariffs on American wine and spirits, and Ontario and British Columbia pulled California wines from stores...

Afternoon Brief: September 5

e Napa Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court: After years of their concerns falling on deaf ears, three Napa wineries have joined forces to sue Napa County in federal court to address longstanding violations of constitutional rights. The participating wineries are Summit Lake Vineyard, Smith-Madrone Winery, and Hoopes Vineyard...

Afternoon Brief, October 31st

Treasury Wine Estates Announces Historic Acquisition of DAOU Vineyards: In a groundbreaking move poised to transform the Paso Robles region and the wine industry at large, Treasury Wine Estates proudly unveils its agreement to acquire DAOU Vineyards, renowned as the fastest-growing luxury wine brand in the United States, for an impressive price tag of $1 billion...