The Rise and Rise of Sonoma County Pinot Noir - Sonoma County Winegrowers
Explore the history of Pinot Noir in Sonoma County—from early plantings to 13,000 acres today—and how it became the region’s most valuable wine grape.
Afternoon Brief: Senator Alvarado-Gil Calls for Legislative Action as California Winegrowers Struggle
The wine industry has faced a series of setbacks in recent years, as the supply of grapes has grown while demand has dropped, leading to grape prices that are so low that, in some cases, it costs growers more to harvest grapes than they would get back by selling them...
Afternoon Brief: Online Alcohol Marketplace Provi Settles Antitrust Lawsuit Against Southern Glazer's
Online wholesale alcohol platform Provi has settled its federal antitrust lawsuit accusing Southern Glazer's, the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits, of stifling competition...
Afternoon Brief: California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation
While the industry faces headwinds with shifting consumer trends, international competition, and market challenges, Berge remains optimistic...
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: 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, June 11th
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Intercepted in California: The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is bringing attention to the discovery of recent Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) egg masses on a shipment originating from New York and destined for Sonoma County. The egg masses were intercepted at the Truckee Border Protection Station in late March. This is the first finding of SLF egg masses in California...
Afternoon Brief, October 3rd
Napa Valley Finds Itself between a Rock and a Hard Place: Napa Valley wineries confront a growing set of challenges, including regulatory shifts, evolving tourist preferences and market volatility...
Afternoon Brief, September 7th
New Jersey Judge Upholds Retail Shipping Ban: Once again, the courts deem retail sales to be different than winery offerings...