
Afternoon Brief: Ed King Is Oregon's First American Wine Legend Winner
King, co-founder and co-CEO of King Estate Winery in Eugene, Ore., will receive the award in New York City on Jan. 26, 2026, at the 26th annual Wine Star Awards gala...

Afternoon Brief: 2025 SVB Report: Pulling No Punches
The U.S. wine market, given declining sales and inventory logjams at the retailer and wholesaler level, should yield what the reports author, Rob McMillan, called some of the most accessible bottle pricing of the last 30 years, a golden era for wine consumers in search of value...

Afternoon Brief: Global Wine Production Falls to Lowest Level Since 1961
Global wine production has plummeted to a 63-year low after frost, heavy rains and drought ravaged vineyards throughout 2024...

Afternoon Brief, April 18th
Using Yeast to Combat Climate Change and Improve Flavor: Yeast is to winemaking what faith is to religion. Without that one essential element, the rest collapses. Today, tech innovations are letting vintners use yeast not as an essential ingredient but, rather, as a targeted tool in winemaking, depending on their goals...




