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The Wine Press: Maui, One Year Later
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The Wine Press: Maui, One Year Later

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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.

A sign from the 12th Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival in 2022. Photo Credit: Courtney Dabney/Paper City.

In Other News

Here are some additional highlights from the week:

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

The 2024 harvest has kicked off in Napa Valley.

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


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

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The Wine Press is your weekly dose of wine news, covered in 15 minute episodes. Tune in each Thursday for the most eye-catching news from the wine world and beyond!
Host Maria Banson is a Certified Sommelier living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. Maria is the author of Brunello Bombshell, a blog that pairs wine with movies, TV shows, and more. She enjoys listening to Verdi operas and singing "Libiamo" while drinking Special Club Champagne... or old Brunello.