Afternoon Brief, November 11th – Wine Industry Advisor

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 TRENDING STORY   Sonoma County Vintner Offers Farmworkers ‘Hazard Pay’ During Smoky Days
A Sonoma County wine and food venture has committed to paying farmworkers more for going out into smoky or other potentially hazardous conditions to pick grapes or other make-or-break tasks…   TODAY’S NEWS   Private Jets, Luxury Cars, Semiautomatic Rifles: Napa Vintner Owes $5 Million for Misspent Funds
A prominent Napa Valley vintner has been ordered to pay $5.1 million in damages to a winery he once owned, after his partners alleged in a lawsuit that he used company funds to pay for personal expenses like private jets, home renovations and luxury cars… World Wine Trade Group of Global Government and Wine Industry Delegates Meet in Sonoma
Sixty government and wine sector representatives from all over the world participated in the three-day World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) meeting held this week in Santa Rosa, Calif… Hispanics in Wine Fosters Advancement for Wine Workers
The co-founders of the organization Hispanics in Wine, Lydia Richards and Maria Calvert, are determined to create change in the industry for the group that makes up the majority of the vineyard workforce: Latinos… Cakebread Cellars Becomes Official Silver Member of IWCA
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 2 Spotlights Mondavi Legacy with Exclusive Interviews
What Will the Holiday Season Be Like for Wine and Spirits?
Alexander Valley Winegrowers Curates Its First-Ever Collection of Alexander Valley Cabernets for the Holidays
Cost Increases, Inflation and Numerous Crises Are Shaping 2022
Lascombes Gets a New US Owner, as a Predecessor Has Just Been Acquitted
Abruzzo, Italy Awarded “Wine Region of the Year” 2022 by Wine Enthusiast
Rare Domaine Ponsot Wine Auction Tops £1 Million in Sales
Inflation Is Eroding All Profit Margins for French Winegrowers, and That’s Now a Fact
Mudgee Vineyards Worried About Devastating Pest as Tourism Booms
The Wine World’s Haves and Have-Nots
  NORTH COAST WINE INDUSTRY EXPO   North Coast Wine Industry Expo Exhibitors Guide
The North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) trade show floor hosts nearly 300 exhibitors in two buildings plus exterior exhibits. To help you find what’s relevant and interesting to you the Wine Industry Advisor has put together an Exhibitors Guide… Save Time, Improve Visibility, and Understand Your Costs (for Real)
Develop a Custom Product Line That Fits Your Brand Identity
Glass Bottle Specialty, Custom Molds, Unique Shapes, Creative Styles, and Various Sizes
Make the Bottling Process as Easy and Stress-Free as Possible
Leading Edge Technology for Compressed Air and Gas Solutions
  WINEINDUSTRY.JOBS   Account Manager
Recruiting Associates Network – Napa, CA, USA Director of Experience
Open Claim Vineyards – Dallas, OR, USA Customer Support Representative
vintrace – Australia More Wine Industry Jobs
  INDUSTRY EVENTS   Going to Market in 2023: The US Is Not a One Size Fits All Market
November 15 – Webinar 2023 Wine Consumer Journey Mapping Workshop
November 15 – Webinar Growing Forward: Lessons from Early Implementers
November 16 – Webinar A Defensive Approach to an Emerging Pest (Spotted Lantern Fly)
November 17 – Webinar 10th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo
December 1 – Sonoma County, CA   TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK   E & J. Gallo Winery Announces Acquisition of Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles AVA
Leading Wine Professionals Sign Letter Calling for Alternative Packaging
Small AlcBev Markets Sue Southern Glazer’s, Alleging Illegal Secret Pricing. Case May Be Linked to Federal Agent Raid
Winners of 10th Annual Wine Industry Innovations Awards Announced
Global Warming Saves Oregon’s Vintage
Carneros Grower Forced into Settlement Agreement After Judge’s Ruling
Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain Vineyard May Be Sold
Winery Owner Beats Lobbying Charges
2022 WINnovation Award: Buckeye Corrugated’s VinoPak—Curbside Recycleable and Cold Shipping Compatible Packaging
California-Based Winery to Build $5 Million Fredericksburg Facility
Push for Wine Sales in Colorado Grocery, Convenience Stores Is Too Close to Call as Voters Reject Two Other Booze Ballot Measures
Is This Vineyard the Future of Wine?
Poor Grape Harvest Will Affect the Region’s Wineries
Healdsburg Winery Named Among Top 50 in the World
Napa County Revokes Mountain Peak Winery Approval