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Afternoon Brief, October 7
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Debate: The impact wines by-the-glass are having on the on-trade
Ten years ago if you asked to see a wines by-the-glass menu in a bar or restaurant you would probably be shown to an ice bucket with a few half drunk bottles in it with nothing more than entry level wines to choose from. Now wines by-the-glass are a crucial part of...
Steric Closes $3.5 Million Seed Round to Shake Up Wine and Spirits Industry
Successful Funding Round Led by Private Equity Group based in Scottsdale, AZ October 7, 2025 (Culver City, CA) — Steric, the innovative beverage technology company whose electromagnetic process enhances wine [...]
Wine Retailers Need An Insurrection…
...against the tyranny of the three-tier system.
Umbrian Autumn in a Glass: Rosé Wines, Vermouth, and Signature Cocktails
Autumn lights up with the authentic flavors of the land, between Etruscan tradition and contemporary October 7, 2025 (Perugia, Italy) — Umbria reaffirms its role as a leading player in [...]
Napa Valley Vintners Gives $1.2 Million to Support Youth in Afterschool Programs
October 7, 2025 (Saint Helena, CA) — Napa Valley Vintners announces its investment of $1.2 million to support afterschool programs across Napa County that help thousands of students access safe, [...]
‘Wine Improvement Districts’ Promise to Sell More Wine, So Why Are They So Contentious?
It’s been a spicy topic for a California wine industry approaching economic panic: the “Wine Improvement District” — or “WID” for those actively at odds in the debate. The idea sounds sensible enough: a small regional levy on direct-to-consumer sales, with the goal of...
Corollary Wines Unveils Fall Releases, Featuring 2019 Cuvée One Extended Tirage Aged Five Years and Club-Exclusive Late Disgorgements
Corollary celebrates the season with special tastings featuring limited-production bottles, including magnums October 7, 2025 (Amity, OR) — Corollary Wines announces its fall 2025 releases, featuring the highly anticipated 2019 Cuvée [...]
Benchmark Wine Reports Seventh Consecutive Record-Breaking Quarter Amid Industry Headwinds
Benchmark Wine Group reports strongest third quarter in company history, driven by expanded operations, Millennial collector growth, and continued demand for rare wines. October 7, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Benchmark [...]