Afternoon Brief: Treasury Wine Estates Rejects Bankruptcy Speculation
Australia's largest wine producer has dismissed claims that rising debt could push the company towards bankruptcy. Treasury Wine Estates says it has sufficient liquidity despite heavy short selling and a sharp fall in its share price...
Afternoon Brief: Economy Continues to Press Wine Market
A tumultuous 2025 economy likely depressed wine sales. In 2026, the higher-end segments should continue to outperform, and the grape market should be less oversupplied when harvest begins...
Afternoon Brief: Roberta Corrà Named "Person of the Year" in Wine Enthusiast's 2025 Wine Star Awards
Roberta Corr, CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons has been named Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in the 2025 Wine Star Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most influential leaders in the beverage industry, recognizing their outstanding achievements, vision, and impact...
Afternoon Brief: California Wine Production Plummets - Lowest Since 1999
Late Friday, Sept. 26, the Wine Institute released its 2024 production figures. The numbers are stark and deepen the strain on an industry already on its heels...
Afternoon Brief, September 25
Afternoon Brief: AB 720 Passes - Milestone Win and New Era for California Winery Experiences
Wine Institute today applauded the California Legislatures passage of AB 720, allowing wineries to host a limited number of events at estate vineyard properties beyond their bonded winery site, representing a milestone win for California wineries and wine lovers alike...
Afternoon Brief, September 11
Afternoon Brief: US Wine Trade Alliance Urges Final Wine Exemption as US-EU Tariff Agreement Advances
Following this weekend's announcements, The U.S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) is urging U.S. trade officials to ensure that wine is included in the list of exempted goods under the new transatlantic trade framework...