Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill
In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions...
Afternoon Brief: Today We Mourn the Loss of “Mr. Merlot,” Dan Duckhorn
Daniel J. Duckhorn, the visionary co-founder of The Duckhorn Portfolio, a leader in the Napa Valley wine community, and the iconic pioneer of luxury New World Merlot, died today. He was 87...
Afternoon Brief: Can Wine Appellation Systems Withstand Climate Change?
Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications...
Afternoon Brief: California Wine Giant Puts One of Its Most Premium Wineries Up for Sale
Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen, which was started in the 1980s by Joe Benziger, whose family also founded nearby Benziger Family Winery, has quietly been on the market since early December. Bids for the nearly 20-acre property are due Jan. 21.
Afternoon Brief: Meta Changes Sow Confusion, Concern in Wine Industry
Last week wine, beer, and spirits-related businesses received unwelcome news. Meta notified business owners that their pages would no longer be recommended by Facebook’s algorithms, decreasing reach and revenue...
Afternoon Brief: ASEV Brings the Science of Vineyard Nutrition to a New Frontier
Bringing together vineyard researchers, enologists, and growers from across the nation, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV), in association with the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA), will host the Vineyard Nutrition Symposium in Boise, Idaho, as part of the 2026 ASEV National Conference...
Wine Industry Network (WIN) Recognizes 5 Companies with 2025 WINnovation Awards for Excellence in Wine Industry Innovation
Vineyards and wineries face new, growing and shifting challenges each year, whether from the continued pressure to stay ahead of the competition or the
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Delegation Brings Key Priorities to Washington, D.C. at a Critical Moment
Over the course of three days, the vintners met with 25 members of the House and Senate from 11 states, including three committee chairmen. The meetings centered on advancing priorities such as tariff elimination and market access, export promotion funding and science-based Dietary Guidelines...
PS News: A Smarter Approach to Sustainable Wine Bottles; Ciatti California Market Report
Afternoon Brief: Wine Could Escape Dietary Guidelines
The appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary could see dietary guidelines for wine scrapped...