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: The 2025 Crop Was Down an Equivalent of 72 Million Cases from the Five-Year Average
Following the release of the Preliminary 2025 California Grape Crush Report, Turrentine Brokerage, the largest California grape and bulk wine brokerage company, has issued a market assessment characterizing the 2025 vintage as one of the most challenging for the wine industry since Prohibition...
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: Can Wine Appellation Systems Withstand Climate Change?
Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications...
Afternoon Brief: Russian Questions for US Wine Competition
How did Russian wines make it to a San Francisco wine competition, despite being banned by US law?...
Afternoon Brief: California 2025 Harvest Report
The 2025 California winegrape harvest concluded in early November after a long, consistent growing season with no major heat events and few surprises. A cool spring and mild summer throughout the state allowed grapes to mature gradually...
Afternoon Brief, December 1
Monday, December 01 Trending Story Treasury Wine Estates Hit by Major US Write-Down Australia's largest wine producer has slashed the value of its US
Afternoon Brief: CAWG-Sponsored Legislation Signed into Law
This weekend, legislation co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) was signed into law by Governor Newsom. SB 279 (McNerney) will make it easier for growers across California to...
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, August 13
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge: The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallups nearly 90-year trend...