
Afternoon Brief: Old Mission Peninsula Wineries Prevail in Legal Battle
The wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail (OMPWT) have emerged victorious in their long-standing federal lawsuit against Peninsula Township...

Afternoon Brief: ICE Wine - Arrests Stun Willamette Valley
It was only a matter of time before the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants reached the wine community. That happened Thursday morning, as ICE agents seized the owner of a vineyard management firm as he left his home...

Afternoon Brief: Gina and Jean-Charles Boisset Acquire Iconic Flora Springs Winery and Tasting Room in St. Helena
The purchase marks a significant milestone and deeply personal endeavor for the couple, two renowned figures in the wine world, known for their dedication to innovation, quality, and preserving the legacy of historical wineries...

All in the Family: The Vast Majority of Sonoma County Vineyards and Wineries are Family-Owned - Sonoma County Winegrowers
By Virginie Boone Unfortunately, its not too uncommon to see a winery or vineyard in our region described as one of the few family-owned. But in Sonoma County, nothing could []


Afternoon Brief, January 19th
Ryan Klobas, Chief of Napa County Farm Bureau, Dies: Peter Nissen, president of the Farm Bureau’s board, said the bureau is “shocked and saddened” to learn of Klobas’ death...

Afternoon Brief: First Winery to Commit to 300 Gram Bottle
Today a small winery in Zillah Washington was the first winery in the USA to commit to the new 300 gram bottle from Verallia...

Afternoon Brief, November 16th
The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces an Agreement to Acquire Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards: The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) (the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards (“Sonoma-Cutrer”), one of the largest luxury Chardonnay wineries in the U.S., from Brown-Forman Corporation (“Brown-Forman”), for approximately $400 million to be paid in a combination of Company stock and cash...
