Afternoon Brief: Economy Continues to Press Wine Market
A tumultuous 2025 economy likely depressed wine sales. In 2026, the higher-end segments should continue to outperform, and the grape market should be less oversupplied when harvest begins...
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...
Afternoon Brief: US Shutdown Worries Wine and Whiskey
The political standoff in Washington means no new brands for Christmas, unless significant progress is made...
Afternoon Brief: US Wine Trends 2025 - Premiumization Dominates as Volume Drops
Whats happening in wine sales mirrors broader economic patterns, with a few key exceptions. The takeaway is that high-end wines are soaring and mid-to-lower-priced wines are tanking. Only its not quite that cut and dry...
Afternoon Brief: Lodi Grapegrowers Pray for Tariffs
While tariffs have wine importers running scared, growers in Lodi see them as a lifeline to save their vineyards...
Afternoon Brief: Dr. Chris Chen Announced as 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo Keynote Speaker
Afternoon Brief: Wine, Health and Public Policy: A Provocative Keynote at the ASEV National Conference
Noted physician, researcher and author Dr. Laura Catena will provide the keynote address at the 76th American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) National Conference in Monterey, California on June 18...
Afternoon Brief: National Association of Wine Retailers Statement on Tariffs
The NAWR believes free and fair trade is the cornerstone of a robust wine economy both in the US and internationally. When barriers to trade between countries are erected, the wine industry in the United States suffers, as do wine consumers who pay higher prices...
Afternoon Brief: BC Bans All US Alcohol at Government Stores, Wine and Beer Included, in Response to Trump Tariffs
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, alcohol from Canada's southern neighbour is now a thing of the past in B.C.'s government-run liquor stores...