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: How Constellation Brands' Wine Exit Reflects a Changing Industry
The uproar surrounding the news report that Constellation Brands, once the second largest wine company in the United States, was trying to sell its remaining wine brands wasn't surprising. But as shocking as the news may have seemed, it's just one more sign that the US wine business has changed significantly over the past several years...
Afternoon Brief: La Crema Named American Winery of the Year
La Crema, a pioneer in cool-climate winemaking and celebrated winery at the forefront of the industry for over 40 years, has been awarded American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Industry Network Recognizes 5 Companies with 2024 WINnovation Awards
The winners of Wine Industry Networks 12th annual WINnovation Awards for excellence in wine industry innovation are...
Afternoon Brief: Young Adults Find Restaurant Wine Lists Uninspiring - According to New Wine Market Council Study
Wine has low visibility and been pushed to the back of drink lists in casual restaurants and appears 'boring and tired', according to consumers interviewed for a new Wine Market Council study on 'How to Attract Young Adults and Multicultural Consumers to Wine'...
Afternoon Brief: Hot Weather Creating Challenges for Sonoma Valley Grape Harvest
In the North Bay, extreme heat is keeping grape growers in Wine Country on their toes. Harvest is in full swing and hot weather is adding an extra layer of concern about picking...
Wine and Basketball: Brands Partner with the NBA and WNBA to Attract New Fans
Leveraging the decades-long link between basketball and wine to attract new consumers By Kathleen Willcox The business of selling anything, from widgets to wine, to a younger generation often requires […]
Afternoon Brief, April 4th
NBA and Kendall-Jackson Winery Announce Multiyear Partnership: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Kendall-Jackson Winery today announced a multiyear partnership, making Kendall-Jackson the Official Wine of the NBA and USA Basketball and La Crema the Official Wine of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)...
Afternoon Brief, February 21st
WSWA's Sipsource Report Tracks 2023 Year-End Losses for Both Wine and Spirits: While there seems to be clear consensus on how difficult 2023 was for the beverage alcohol industry, there is no single agreed-upon view of what this means for the future...