Afternoon Brief: In the U.S.-Canada Trade War, the Wine and Spirits Industry Is Still Paying the Price
Tariffs and retaliatory boycotts have devastated wine and spirits businesses on both sides of the border. One year later, the industry is still grappling with lost sales, strained relationships, and an uncertain path forward...
Afternoon Brief: Sonoma County Growers and Vintners Join Forces to Explore Bold New Model to Revive and Energize Wine Industry
With the U.S. wine industry under pressure from declining sales, shifting consumer trends, and economic headwinds, Sonoma Countys vintners and grape growers are coming together in an unprecedented way to confront these challenges and chart a positive path forward for the local industry...
Afternoon Brief, March 4
Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says: Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona.. Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona...
Afternoon Brief: Come Together, a Community for Wine Inc. Launches 'Share & Pair Sundays' Campaign
Running from March 23 through May 25, 2025, Share & Pair Sundays will encourage wine and food enthusiasts to gather weekly, fostering connections through shared culinary experiences. The campaign will span ten consecutive Sundays, beginning with the first Sunday of Spring...
Afternoon Brief, May 16th
Windsor Winery Owner Accused of Years of Childhood Sexual Assault by His Sister in Lawsuit: The owner of a prominent Sonoma County winery is accused of sexually assaulting his sister over years when they were both children in a lawsuit in San Francisco County court...
Afternoon Brief, April 5th
New Information Pipped to Emerge in Château Miraval Case: An ongoing legal case between former spouses Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie concerning the Château Miraval estate could take a very different turn if a new request from Jolie is approved...
Afternoon Brief, December 19th
Genetic Diversity of Wild North American Grapes Mapped: Research identifies traits that could advance grape breeding, sustainability...
Miller Family Wine Company Partners with Better Rhodes to Strengthen the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Space
December 19th - Santa Maria, CA Miller Family WineCompanyis pleased to announce itsstrategic
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...
Miller Family Wine Company’s J. Wilkes Debuts Limited Edition Edmonton Oilers Wine
April 20, 2023, Santa Maria, CA Miller Family Wine Company is pleased to announce the release of an Edmonton Oilers Cabernet Sauvignon, a limited