Afternoon Brief, May 21
The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis: The last few years have felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in…
Wine News
7 Ways AI Is Helping Wineries Improve Wine Club Retention & Reduce Customer Friction
A lot of wineries still think AI is only useful for writing social captions or speeding up content creation.But in reality, AI is quickly becoming one of the mo
Dads Cabs and Cars: Larson Family Winery’s Father’s Day Car Show!
May 21, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Larson Family Winery is hosting a car show for Father’s Day from 11:00am – 1:00pm, on Sunday June 21st. Gather your loved ones and […]
Key Wage and Hour Violations That Will Jeopardize Your Company – Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross, LLP
2,378 PAGA lawsuits were filed in California in 2025 resulting in settlement payments totaling $2,180,806,432! Don’t be a target! This ses
ASCAP (Escape) to Wine Country: Navigating Music Copyright in Tasting Rooms
What should you do when copyright owners come a-knockin’?Wineries throughout Sonoma and Napa Valley have recently received legal notices from copyright owner gr
Drinking Less, Choosing Better: How to Market Wine to the Mindful Consumer
The Shift in Drinking Habits Is HereSomething structural has changed in how Americans relate to alcohol, and if you’ve been watching your DTC numbers, you’ve pr
Kosmic Kitty Cabernet Sauvignon Wins Gold Medal at 2026 California State Fair Wine Competition
May 21, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty Wines proudly announced today that its 2022 Kosmic Kitty Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded a Gold Medal and 90 Points at the […]
Farming for the Future – Alta Colina Deepens Its Roots with New Vineyard Care Team
Adelaida District Estate partners with Jordan Lonborg of Coastal Vineyard Care to nurture its regenerative viticulture program May 21, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery has partnered […]
🎧📺Seven HIlls Bobby Richards Vino Lingo Video
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Bobby Richards, Head Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the phrase “Don’t Mess i…
Nikki Bella Joins Madam Paleta Tequila as Investor and Chief Margarita Officer
The Tequila Industry Disruptor Introduces a Bold Partnership Blending Heritage and Award‑Winning Flavor that’s Crafted for Tequila Lovers Everywhere May 21, 2026 (Dobbs Ferry, NY) — Madam Paleta, the women‑founded, […]