Afternoon Brief, May 14th
Storied Washington Producer Betz Family Winery Acquired by Ackley Brands: Ackley Brands, a family-owned beverage company in Seattle with a portfolio of iconic brands across the Pacific Northwest, proudly announces its milestone acquisition of Betz Family Winery...
Afternoon Brief, March 8th
Women Are ‘The Emerging Market’ for Fine Wine – But Merchants Must Invest to See Growth: Fine wine merchants and private client teams may be missing a trick by failing to invest in high-net-worth women as fine wine collectors, according to some of the leading voices in the industry – with the first merchant to crack this emerging market set to have “a massive advantage”...
John Barker Sets a New Direction for the OIV in Its 100th Anniversary Year
The First Official Act of the New Oiv Director General, John Barker, Took Place on 11 January in Dijon, at the OIV’s New Year Celebration 2024. Barker Shared His Objectives […]
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...
Afternoon Brief: Underground Cellar Claws Out of Bankruptcy
The controversial retailer is making a move to bail itself out...
The 2023 OIV Awards Winners Celebrated in Paris
September 22nd - In a ceremony held at the residence of the Serbian embassy in Paris, the OIV awards winners received their diplomas. The Members of
Albania Becomes the 50th OIV Member State
Albania has officially become the 50thOIV Member State. A milestone the OIV reaches for the first time in its 100 years history. August 16th - By
Afternoon Brief, August 16th
Napa Valley Wine Prices Just Broke This Record: Wine prices jumped $17 per bottle in Napa Valley last year, and winery tasting fees increased 35%, according to a new report...
Afternoon Brief, June 9th
After the Fires: Four Iconic Napa Wineries Share Their Recovery Stories: Fire happens quickly, but the recovery can take years. Decanter checks in on four iconic producers in Napa who are rebuilding with an eye towards the future...
John Barker Elected New OIV DG
The 21st OIV General Assembly, Meeting in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, Has Elected Doctor John Barker, from New Zealand, on Friday 9 June 2023. June 9th -