Afternoon Brief: Trump's Promise of Mass Deportations Looms over California's Wine Industry

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to launch what he called "the largest deportation program in American history," targeting more than 11 million people...

Afternoon Brief, February 26th

Napa Wine Auction Prices Plummet: Tumbling prices at a Napa trade auction are a sobering sign for the US wine industry...

Afternoon Brief, January 15th

Bordeaux Wine Merchants in Court: Another busy week as more Bordeaux wine merchants end up in court, while the UK government reveals binges during Covid...

Amcor Capsules reduces by 35%1 the carbon emissions of its STELVIN ® aluminium screw cap  STELVIN® becomes the first low-carbon emission aluminium screwcap in the market  Zurich, Switzerland, 26 October 2023: Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible closures for wine and spirits, has improved the sustainability performance of its market leading STELVIN® aluminium screwcap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up to 35%. The production of a STELVIN® screwcap now emits up to 35% less carbon emissions compared to a standard screwcap produced with European aluminum sheets1. This is made possible thanks to the introduction of up to 46%² recycled aluminium and the careful selection of low-carbon primary aluminium which are certified and independently verified³ in the manufacturing process. This reduction applies immediately to STELVIN® and all 30H60 screw caps produced in Europe, North Americ

Afternoon Brief, September 6th

Renowned International Winemaker Files Lawsuit Against Napa County over Denial of Water Rights: Jayson Woodbridge, owner and winemaker of one of the world’s most sought-after wines, has filed suit against the County of Napa after the county refused to issue permits for water wells on Woodbridge’s vineyard properties, in violation of state and federal law...