OBBBA & Overtime: Upcoming Changes for 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces changes and new requirements for reporting overtime pay in 2026. The changes are required to enable employees to claim certain overtime deductions on
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Millennial-Focused Wine Marketing: Connecting with Gen Z & Gen Y Consumers
Discover effective strategies to market wine to millennials and Gen Z through digital channels, authentic storytelling, and experience-driven campaigns.
Foppiano Vineyards Unveils Bold Transformation of Historic Estate in Russian River Valley
A Sonoma County Legacy Reimagined with Modern Design, Elevated Hospitality, and Renewed Vision Under CMB Family of Wines October 6, 2025 (Healdsburg, CA) — Foppiano Vineyards, one of Sonoma County’s […]
US Shutdown Worries Wine and Whiskey
The political standoff in Washington means no new brands for Christmas, unless significant progress is made.
Bonterra Organic Estates’ Joseph Brinkley Elected to Organic Trade Association Board of Directors
New board role amplifies the voice of organic wine producers in shaping policy, education, and growth across the category. October 6, 2025 (Hopland, CA) — Joseph Brinkley, Senior Director of […]
🎧Ep 147: First Castle on the Right: The Drawbridge Between Craft & Collaboration – Featuring Fortress Custom Crush
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we go inside the new life breathed into Paso’s ‘first castle on the right’, the newest hospitality power duo: Fortress Custom Crush (production, collaboration, small-lot craft) and The Anderson Paso (flexible hospitality and events next door). I’m joined by Jeremy Leffert (Fortress), Azurae Shults …
🎧Podcast 737 – Ashley Trout, Founder, Vital Wines, Walla Walla, Washington – Life Between the Vines
It was Argentina that provided a true passion for Ashley Trout, Owner & Winemaker at Brook and Bull Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. In 2016…
📺The Complete Guide to Rioja: The Overlooked Region That Deserves A Spot In Every Cellar
This video is a complete guide to Rioja wine. Rioja is an underrated Spanish wine region that deserves a place in every wine cellar. In this video, John Jack…
Rick Steves Calls The Wines Of This Engaging French Region ‘Easy On The Palate And On Your Budget’
Even if you aren’t an expert on wine, you’ll enjoy this French region’s stunning architecture and tasty bottles which come highly praised by Rick Steves.
Afternoon Brief, October 6
Grower Referendum Vote Overwhelmingly Approves Continuation of Sonoma County Winegrape Commission: The California Department of Food & Agriculture has announced it has certified the votes on the referendum to continue the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), for another five years…