Afternoon Brief: Constellation Brands Repositions Wine and Spirits Business to a Portfolio of Exclusively Higher-growth, Higher-margin Brands Aligned to Consumer-led Premiumization Trends

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has signed an agreement with The Wine Group to divest primarily mainstream wine brands and related vineyards and facilities from its wine portfolio...

Anna Maria Ponzi Named Interim Director of Linfield Wine Studies

McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Nov. 28, 2023 — Anna Maria Ponzi, former owner, chief executive and president of Ponzi Vineyards, will serve as interim director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine […]

Chair Linfield Center for Wine Education

Linfield University, situated in the heart of Oregon's wine country, is a leading institution known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and its unique programs, including the nation's only un...

The Hill Country Wine Symposium was established in 2015 by Texas Hill Country Wineries.  Symposium includes THREE days of seminars, lectures and panel discussions with over 20 sessions in 4 dedicated tracks: Vineyard, Winery, Business & New Vineyard/Winery.  Past speakers have included Tammy Boatright-VingDirect, Al Wagner-Clos du Val, Clark Smith-WineSmith, Don Brady-Robert Hall Winery, Gary Finnan-GFC|Evoke, Doug Beckett-Peachy Canyon Winery, Christophe Hedges-Hedges Family Estate, Dr Andrew Landers-Cornell University, Sandra Hess-DTC Wine Workshops, Dr Gregory Jones-Linfield College, Michael Wangbickler-Balzac Communications and many more. The Symposium also includes an intimate trade show for the opportunity to connect with your current Texas clients while meeting new potential accounts.  With a small ratio of exhibitors to attendees, there is ample time and space to visit with all attendees.  Sponsors, Exhibitors and Attendees are able to enjoy the  re

The Evenstad Center for Wine Education integrates numerous wine education programs and activities that supports Linfield students, the wine industry, and the community. The goals of the center are to provide academic and experiential learning for students and adult learners along with supporting the wine industry through certifications, seminars, research, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses, and preserving and documenting the history of the Oregon Wine Industry. Click to see more details and apply:https://www.wineindustry.jobs/jobs/51919735-executive-in-residence-wine-studies-at-linfield-university

California’s 2020 crush is underway amid the unique conditions created by COVID-19, with bio-secure protocols being followed in the vineyards and in the wineries. The vineyards appear in excellent condition this year across the state: so far there has been very little disease pressure and few if any climate extremes. The crop size at this early stage looks lighter than average: for a detailed harvest update see below.  The state’s overall bulk wine inventory continues to be steadily utilized (see our updated bulk wine inventory graph), given the growth of sales in the off-premise. Off-premise sales are still running at or around +20% per week in terms of year-onyear dollar sales. Nielsen estimates wine’s off-premise dollar sales were up +26.6% between the start of March – when COVID-19 first hit the US – and July 25th. All the while, the on-premise/tasting room sector remains greatly inhibited by the virus.  A recent Gomberg Fredrikson webinar