
April 15th – The 18th Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course Agile Edition will be held in two modules: Online theoretical lectures, access to the study platform available upon completion of the registration; from 20th to 23rd June 2021 the in-person...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Roberta Corrà Named "Person of the Year" in Wine Enthusiast's 2025 Wine Star Awards

Roberta Corr, CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons has been named Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in the 2025 Wine Star Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most influential leaders in the beverage industry, recognizing their outstanding achievements, vision, and impact...

Wine Industry Sales Symposium Opens Registration: Wine Industry Network (WIN) announced today that registration is now open for the Wine Industry Sales Symposium, a two-day educational conference focused on both wholesale and the direct-to-consumer sales channels. The virtual event is scheduled for...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Former Owners Sue Napa Valley Custom Crush Winery Over Series of Post-Purchase Payments

The founder of a Napa Valley custom crush facility who sold his business earlier this year is suing the new owners for more than $176,500, according to court records...
Afternoon Brief, December 22nd

California State Controller Weighs in on Napa Winery Dispute: In a letter shared with the drinks business, Malia Cohen, California State Controller, has demanded an explanation from Napa County as to why it is attempting to withdraw the right to hold tastings from three local wineries...
