Afternoon Brief: Kenwood Vineyards Goes Dark as Korbel Owner Buys Back Sonoma Property
Kenwood Vineyards, a longtime Sonoma Valley winery, has abruptly closed its tasting room, and a new property sale raises fresh questions about the brand's future...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Launches the Share Wine Co-Lab
Developed after more than a year of consumer research and creative collaboration, the platform offers wineries practical tools, expert insights and interactive learning opportunities to engage todays consumers in fresh, relevant and authentic ways...
Afternoon Brief: Supreme Court Is Next Stop for Wine Importer's Lawsuit Against Trump's Trade War
A federal appeals court agreed with a ruling that the President overstepped when he imposed universal tariffs, but the decision has been stayed pending appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court...
Afternoon Brief: How Benchmark Wine Group Became a $45M Rare Wine Powerhouse
As much of the wine retail industry is struggling amid flat sales and shifting consumer preferences, one company stands apart: Benchmark Wine Group...
Afternoon Brief: Digital Disruption - 5 Gamechangers for the Wine Industry
Wine consumption is declining, and looming tariffs threaten to choke the market. But new technologies offer the wine industry a chance to reposition itself more securely for the future...
Afternoon Brief: Ninth Annual Willamette Valley Wine Auction Captivates Trade and Collectors Alike
The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Ninth Annual Willamette Valley Wine Auction, held May 1415, 2025...
Afternoon Brief: Breaking News - RNDC Settles with Provi
Provi takes on the industry giants and wins. Here is the docket entry...
Afternoon Brief: Drinks Brands Look Again as Emissions Targets Bite
As drinks brands work to cut emissions, glass has felt the heat, with interest rising in alternatives. But proponents argue glass, if used correctly, can have sustainability benefits...
Reuse Ready Charter Calls for Industry Action
An invitation to the wine industry to shift its mindset and embrace reusability June 27th – At last month’s London Wine Fair, The Porto Protocol and Sustainable Wine Solutions presented […]
Afternoon Brief, May 21st
Feds Prepare to Call Wine Unsafe: Fears are rising that health authorities in the US will label wine as unsafe to consume in any quantity...