Afternoon Brief, November 14th – Wine Industry Advisor

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TRENDING STORY   The Science Behind UV Light in Vineyards
Wine regions that receive higher levels of UV light are finding it comes with unexpected challenges—and benefits…   FEATURED ARTICLE   Thirst for Sustainability Permeates the Wine Industry
Vineyards and wineries are increasingly considering how to adopt more sustainable practices in every aspect of how they farm, the products they create, and the services and methods they utilize…   TODAY’S NEWS   California Exports: The Money’s in the Middle
Agustin Rodriguez, President of Guadalajara based Viparmex of Mexico, was looking for $6-7 wines. Richard Lewis of UK based Enotria & Coe, a large British importer, was on the hunt for “well priced Zinfandel” and $10 Pinot Noir, while Piotr Kamecki, partner, at Warsaw based Winkolekcja in Poland, enjoyed sampling the $85+ single vineyard Pinot lineup at Littorai… Applications Open for 9th Annual California Green Medal Awards
California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2023 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, with applications now being accepted… Regional California Winegrape Commission Unveiling Dual-Language Pruning School
Flat Top Hills Celebrates Good Friends and Good Wines in New IG Live
International Cab Franc Day Celebration Coming to Paso Robles
Queer Winemaker Remy Drabkin Elected Mayor of McMinnville, Oregon
Grape Productivity Award Presented to Al and Cheryl Kellert of Gray Ghost Vineyards
Garden State Wineries Announce Holiday Wine Trail Weekend
Abruzzo, Italy Awarded “Wine Region of the Year” 2022 by Wine Enthusiast
Feds Invest $1 Million to Help Niagara Wineries Expand into Global Markets
Huge Second-Crop Clusters in the Vineyards of Burgundy and Champagne
Good News for Argentina as Inflation Finally Halts
The Best Australian Wines in the World
  BLOGS   Are You Ready for the Thanksgiving Sales Weekend?
Why This Week’s Early-Season Storm Is the Ideal Start to Our Winter Season
Winemakers and Their Muses
The 5 Enemies of Wine
Can You Tell the Difference Between Australia and New Zealand (Wine)?
  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
  PEOPLE   Colombian-Born Sonoma Winemaker Launches Coffee Label
Interview with Winemaker William Weese of Merriam Vineyards
Piper Heidsieck’s Rare Cellarmaster
Sommelier Yannick Benjamin Discusses Dignity and Accessibility
Meet Our Mid-Valley: Winemaker Joe Dobbes Returns to His Roots in New Venture
  SUPPLIER NEWS   An Essential Reference for Wine and Spirits Professionals
Private Insider Tour Spots Are Going Fast- Register Today!
Real DIY VA Removal (&Smoke, Brett, +) Has Arrived: Introducing ECLIPSE2.0
Leone Alato USA Launches New Web Site and Key Executive on Same Day
More Supplier News
  VINEYARD & WINERY   Great Bear Vineyards Offers Scenic Views, Award-Winning Wines in Davis
What You Need to Know About Romanian Wine
The Cat’s Meow: 16 Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries That Support Feline Causes
SALDO Expands Horizons with Release of Australian Shiraz
Bodega Trivento, the World’s Number One Selling Argentinian Wine Brand, Launches Wine Compass
  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… The Highest-Quality Brands of Material Handling
Solutions for Canned Wine and Eco-Friendly Label Materials
Optical Sorting System Results in a Higher Throughput and Lower Labor Requirements
Beautiful Winemaking Jars in Storeware and Porcelain
Full-Service Used Winery Equipment and Tank Brokerage