@SimonLandmine @Nessiest @eastvanhalen Preview of coming attractions? if I can siddown & spool the story out... 2006, in San Francisco meeting Alan Baker whose 100-case Anderson Valley Pinot Noir project at a shared custom crush facility on Potrero Hill I've joined, wanting to tag along the harvest crush for experience... (à suivre...) #wineIndustry #listeningClub
Wine sellers toast Alberta’s removal of tax based on value of bottle
Wine sellers and hospitality representatives in Alberta are saying cheers to the provincial government’s move to scrap a tax on wine that had proved highly unpopular with the industry.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-wine-tax-changes-9.7114807?cmp=rss
Pass-Through of Tariffs: Evidence from European Wine Imports

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🍷 State lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require wine labeled as “American” to be made exclusively from U.S.-grown grapes.

Supporters say the change would improve transparency for consumers.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/01/new-legislation-mandates-american-labeled-wines-to-use-us-grapes-only/?utm_campaign=tmv&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#mendocinocounty #wineindustry #wine #californiaag #agriculture #government

Wine is a great way to celebrate this season. Did you know that great wines come from Israel? Kind of fitting for this time of year. #Holidays #Christmas #Hanukkah #Wine #WineIndustry https://gregthebrave.com/2025/12/04/wines-from-israel-for-the-holiday-season/
Wines from Israel for the Holiday Season

A comprehensive guide to red and white wines from Israel and how the region's terroir contributes to wine production.

Funny Parenting Stories for Fathers (and Mothers)

I humbly offer my OpEd appearing at the top of today's Wine Industry Advisor. Lead quote: "The more consumers appreciate wine, the more authentic they want their experience to be." Re https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/12/02/behold-the-man-ai-will-never-replace-human-perception-of-wine-oped/

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