Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill
In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions...
Afternoon Brief: One Year Later, Canadian Bans on U.S. Wine Cost American Industry $357 Million in 2025
Full-year data confirms steepest single-year export disruption in modern U.S. wine trade; Wine Institute calls for resolution...
Afternoon Brief: Wineries Take on Climate Fight
The International Wineries for Climate Action is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the US wine industry...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Launches the Share Wine Co-Lab
Developed after more than a year of consumer research and creative collaboration, the platform offers wineries practical tools, expert insights and interactive learning opportunities to engage todays consumers in fresh, relevant and authentic ways...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
This shutdown comes at a critical moment for the U.S. wine industry, said Robert P. Koch, president and CEO of Wine Institute. Harvest is underway, and wineries are cut off from essential federal services most urgently, label approvals that are legally required before wine can be bottled or sold"...
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: 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: 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: Natural Cork Council Applauds US-EU Trade Agreement Seeking Cork Tariff Exemption
The Natural Cork Council announced its support today for the Trump administration's signing of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that exempts natural cork products from additional tariffs...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Applauds Progress in U.S.-Canada Trade Negotiations
Wine Institute released the following statement from President and CEO Robert P. Koch in response to recent progress in U.S.Canada trade negotiations and Canadian Prime Minister Carneys announcement that Canada will remove all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, including wine...