Afternoon Brief: Questions Raised over Napa Fire
The Pickett Fire is still burning in northern Napa County, but even before it is fully extinguished, there is some intrigue about how it may have started...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Labeling Up in the Air
The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is currently taking public comments on a proposed rule about nutritional labeling on alcohol. Sadly, information that a wine lover might actually want to know - residual sugar, and any additives - is not under consideration...
Afternoon Brief: Wine's Trumps Cheese in Tariff War
A US-France trade war next year seems likely, thanks to two recent events. One, you probably noticed: Donald Trump was elected US President. The other, you might not have...
Terlato Wine Group Hires Corey Garner as Winemaker for Federalist Brand
RUTHERFORD, CA (June 6, 2024) – Established in 1938, fourth-generation family-owned and operated Terlato Wines today announced the appointment of Corey Garner to the role of Winemaker for their highly successful brand, Federalist. Originally launched […]
Afternoon Brief, June 6th
China, US and India Lead Path to Recovery for Global Alcohol Market: Global beverage alcohol is expected to begin its recovery in 2025, according to new data and forecasts from IWSR, with three markets in particular driving growth...
Afternoon Brief, May 2nd
How Wine Brands Are Leveraging Douyin’s 750 Million Daily Users to Boost Sales: Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, commands an unparalleled audience, making it a powerhouse in driving digital sales across countless categories—including wine...
Afternoon Brief, January 10th
Association Touts Wine’s Many Assets as It Counters Anti-Consumption Push: It is a little more than a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report that sent shivers through the tasting rooms of alcoholic beverage producers internationally...
Afternoon Brief, November 14th
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Named Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year: Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, announced Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 as the 2023 Wine of the Year...
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...
Terlato Wine Group Hires Level 3 Sommelier, Kim Beto as Vice President, Fine Wine & Spirits Business Development
LAKE BLUFF, IL (October 3, 2023) – Established in 1947, fourth generation family owned and operated Terlato Wine Group (TWG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Beto to the role of Vice […]