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, April 26th

Global Wine Demand Drops to 27-Year Low as High Prices Hit: Global wine consumption fell to its lowest level since 1996 last year as inflation sent prices to record highs, deterring consumers already facing lower spending power, the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Thursday...

Afternoon Brief, April 24th

Is the Industry Ready for CBD Wine?: CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years...

Afternoon Brief, April 19th

Equipment Operator Killed in Tractor Rollover in Healdsburg: An equipment operator was killed Monday after a tractor they were operating rolled over in a Healdsburg vineyard, fire officials said...

Verallia USA and Domaine Carneros Join Forces in Sustainable Wine Packaging Initiative Verallia USA, a leading producer of glass packaging solutions, proudly announces its collaboration with Domaine Carneros, a renowned winery committed to excellence and sustainability in the wine industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing environmental impact while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation. Domaine Carneros, known for its exceptional traditional method sparkling wines, values the importance of sustainable practices in winemaking. According to Remi Cohen, CEO at Domaine Carneros, "Glass bottles are an essential component of our wines. They not only produce a beautiful presentation and package but also provide the durability needed for our sparkling wines." As part of this collaboration, Verallia USA is introducing a 830g traditional sparkling wine bottle, which is 70g (2.47 oz) lighter than the standard 900g (31.74 oz) US Traditional Meth

Afternoon Brief, April 5th

New Information Pipped to Emerge in Château Miraval Case: An ongoing legal case between former spouses Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie concerning the Château Miraval estate could take a very different turn if a new request from Jolie is approved...

Afternoon Brief, April 2nd

North Coast Wine Challenge Begins Tuesday: How do organizers conceal the identities of the entries in this blind tasting?...