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Today in Wine News

One year ago today, the deadliest fire in the United States hit Lahaina, a small town on the northwest side of the island of Maui in Hawaii. More than 2,000 buildings and 102 lives were lost when the fire tore through the historic resort town, leaving many hospitality workers in mourning. 

How has the hospitality industry changed in one of the most hospitable parts of the United States? And how can a small town rebuild its legacy of attracting tourists when the rebuilding process is still so fresh?

Keep listening to learn more.

In Other News

Here are some additional highlights from the week:

TikTok quietly updated their advertising policy to allow advertising for alcohol.

* “Alcohol Advertising Now Allowed on TikTok” (Strike Kerr Johns/Alcohol.law Digest)

The 2024 harvest has kicked off in Napa Valley.

* “Napa harvest kicks off with Chardonnay picked first” (Sarah Neish/The Drinks Business)

And finally, the Michelin Guide has put forth its list of notable California restaurants for 2024.

* “All the 2024 California Michelin Guide Stars” (Michelin Guide)

That’s all the news this week. Thank you for listening to The Wine Press!

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We’ll be back next Thursday with a new crop of wine news. Until then, cheers and happy drinking!