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Calif farmers flood fields to save them // What you need to know about alcbev licenses // The 3000 Word SVB Explainer No One Asked For

March 24, 2023 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

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Becca Yeamans
March 24, 2023

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California farmers flood their fields in order to save them

When Don Cameron first intentionally flooded his central California farm in 2011, pumping excess stormwater onto his fields, fellow growers told him he was crazy.

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What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses

It takes a bevy of beverage alcohol licenses to produce and sell alcoholic beverages in the United States. Here's what you need to know to get started.

The 3000 Word Silicon Valley Bank Explainer That No One Asked For Is Here – Bending Elbows

You thought the tariff process we went through was complicated? Well welcome to a whole new level of complication: the Silicon Valley Bank failure.

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Mukherjee: Pernod Deploying “Multifaceted” Strategy To Win In Complex Market - Shanken News Daily

Pernod Ricard North America chairman and CEO Ann Mukherjee updated the market this morning on the company’s strategy as it gets deeper into the second half of its fiscal year. Pernod recently posted global sales up 12% on an organic … Continue reading →

Western water crisis solutions inevitably end with a lot less for California farms

There’s lots of pain coming as California and the West adjust water usage to water supply. It’s going to mean a lot less water for farms.

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Commercial Property in Central Coast for $14.5M

Search homes for sale, get school district and neighborhood info for Central Coast, CA on jennyheinzen.com -- Real Estate Search.

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In Memoriam

Berkeley man who destroyed $250M of wine in fire dies

Mark Anderson embezzled thousands of bottles of wine and destroyed 4.5 million bottles of wine in a fire in 2005 to cover his tracks.

RIP Paco Rodero

The founder of Pago de los Capellanes left an indelible mark on Ribera del Duero, and on all the people whose hearts he touched.

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Environment, Climate, Wildfires & Smoke

Environmental Challenges Could Lead to Argentina's Worst Grape Harvest in Decades

Extreme heat, lack of rain, hail, and frost have all contributed to what is expected to be an exceptionally small harvest from the region.

Wine Country growers brace for possible weekend freeze

With a frost warning up for the Bay Area, approaching cold weather this weekend could be a concern for wine makers.

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Growing Your Business, Sales & Marketing

Wine Brands Can Benefit from Marketing Their Sustainability Online

Brands should put sustainability front and center in their online marketing to capture the attention of drinkers who shop their values. By Robin

Defining DTC Success with Data

The upcoming WiVi conference and tradeshow in Paso Robles, Calif., will feature a panel of winery direct-to-consumer experts discussing how they use data to increase and better understand their DTC sales.

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Finance, Investment, & Legal Matters

FDIC Insurance – How It Works and Why It Matters | Wine Industry Insight

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency of the U.S. government. Created in 1933 during the Great Depression, the FDIC was founded to insure bank deposits in case the bank failed. As a whole, the FDIC was established to increase the public’s trust in the banking system.

Château Cos d’Estournel owner acquires neighbour Cos Labory - Decanter

Michel Reybier and family, owners of leading Bordeaux estate Château Cos d'Estournel, have acquired neighbouring Château Cos Labory for an undisclosed sum

Winemaking & Production

Félix Solís opens wine world’s most advanced barrel cellar - The Drinks Business

Spain’s Félix Solís Avantis has opened the wine world’s most advanced barrel cellar, which is fully automated and powered by solar energy.

Grape research group planning 2023 projects

‘Big ideas’ could revolve around competitiveness, productivity.

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Washington Winemaker Delivers Vital Aid | Wine-Searcher News & Features

Washington winemakers come together to make rosé with all profits going to healthcare for vineyard workers. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Exclusive: Ornellaia's Axel Heinz Will Become CEO of Château Lascombes

Gaylon Lawrence and Carlton McCoy hire the winemaker for their Bordeaux project after a long tenure in Tuscany producing Ornellaia and Masseto

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