Over the past month, the wine industry has been caught in a whirlwind of shifting signals from the new US administration regarding tariffs. The rapid pace of change has left many wondering whether these moves are strategic negotiation tactics or actual policy changes that will directly impact pricing for wine-related goods and materials. The Trump administration initially imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) – the White House Fact Sheet is here. While a temporary 30-day pause has been placed on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, concerns about retaliatory measures remain high. Canada, for example, had already announced 25% counter-tariffs on US goods, including alcoholic beverages – a move that could significantly impact California wineries and other US producers exporting to our northern neighbor. But it's not just the challenges with finished goods that we are concerned about; it is how tariffs will affect the packaging components li

Sokol Blosser Joins Banville Wine Merchants in New York and New Jersey 

Move Signals Fresh Momentum for Sokol Blosser in Two Priority Markets  Dundee Hills, Ore. and New York, NY – Jan. 31, 2024 – Sokol Blosser Winery, a pioneering family-owned and […]