The Daily Brief
The Daily Brief — October 11, 2026
| Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective. |
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The Food Institute • Oct 9, 2026 U.S. Wine Grapes, Sales Face Pressure as Growers Pull VinesU.S. wine sales and grape production are under pressure as growers reduce acreage and some wineries struggle financially. California acreage in production fell to 510,000 acres in 2025, from 590,000, while its 2025 crush was the smallest since 1999, according to figures cited in The Food Institute’s report. Experts point to lower demand alongside rising production and operating challenges. Source: The Food Institute |
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Visalia Times-Delta • Oct 9, 2026 • Source link California grape growers face tough harvest as wine demand drops |
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electronics.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Oct 9, 2026 • Source link Analog Devices, Moët Hennessy, UC Davis deploy AI sensing platform to predict viticulture quality risks |
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Luxus Plus • Oct 8, 2026 Moët Hennessy uses AI to flag early risk of wine aroma defectMoët Hennessy’s Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research Center has trained machine-learning algorithms on a library of samples and data to identify wines at risk of developing Fresh Mushroom Aroma, according to Luxus Plus. The work analyzes chemical signatures in vines, must and wines, with the aim of detecting risk before traditional methods can identify the defect. Source: Luxus Plus |
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OSU Extension Service • Oct 9, 2026 • Source link OSU vineyard research looks to next generation of wine grapes |
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Mexico Business News • Oct 9, 2026 • Source link Mexico Moves to Certify Wine Origin as Production Grows |
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Wine Industry Advisor • Oct 7, 2026 • Press release Djokovic Winery names La Ville Imports for tri-state launch and U.S. expansionDjokovic Winery has appointed New York-based La Ville Imports as its exclusive importer, brand representative and distributor in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The companies also plan to work together on expansion into additional U.S. markets; launch availability details have not yet been announced. Source: Wine Industry Advisor |
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The-Buyer.net • Oct 9, 2026 • Source link Nepal’s Bikram Gautam on his goal of becoming a Master Sommelier |
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