Merje Kuus argues for place-driven wine communication in British Columbia gismondionwine.com/blog/the-tas...

In 2019, the greatest threat to California wine was climate change. It felt like a reckoning was coming, especially to Napa Valley, where the future of its crown jewel grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, was being called into question ~ by Jess Lander www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti? is not an entry-level wine book. The essays, organized as stand-alone chapters, delve deeply into local characteristics of vineyards, production techniques, and insider information about winemakers wine-economics.org/wp-content/u...

On Sauvignon Blanc Day, New Zealand Winegrowers is turning a missing emoji into a worldwide moment—and a bigger conversation about how wine shows up in modern culture www.forbes.com/sites/emilyc...

As demand for wine plummets, Chilean winemakers are betting they can boost sales by targeting young people www.gzeromedia.com/news/hard-nu...

Tariffs, policy shifts, and rising costs are forcing U.S. importers, distributors, and buyers to rethink their wine pricing strategies daily.sevenfifty.com/how-a-volati...

Winemasters South Australia Pty Ltd at Monash in the Riverland has entered administration. wbmonline.com.au/big-riverlan...

As the California wine industry currently faces a crisis due to oversupply, weak demand and changing consumer habits, a new report released by the USDA and the CDFA shows that grape acreage in the state continued to shrink in 2025 www.edhat.com/california/n...

In the Bay Area — ground zero of the AI boom … it’s hardly surprising that diners are using AI chatbots, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, to make their wine selections in restaurants ~ by Jess Lander www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

After Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) withdrew from California in 2025 and sold off twelve of its markets to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) earlier this year, the shakeout is set to continue vinepair.com/booze-news/r...

Ever heard of a “recession indicator?” vinepair.com/articles/win...

Napa County has bitten the winemaking hand that feeds it, but who will pay the price ~ by Kathleen Willcox www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/na...

Growers across California are pulling vines at a pace nobody alive has seen. Nowhere is the identity question sharper than in Mendocino County, where wine has been a way of life for four generations localnewsmatters.org/2026/04/26/m...

The monarchy of roses

Oh, sunny day ☀️

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and my soul.” —John Muir … #earthday

Jon Moramarco, Managing Partner of BW166 LLC, explains how U.S. wine sales achieved $115.33 billion in 2025, despite lower case sales volume ~ by Liz Thach, MW www.forbes.com/sites/liztha...

Adam, Joanna, and Zach chat about how crucial understanding your audience is for brand success. In what ways can wine, beer, and spirits companies better understand their consumers? vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

Yellow Tail owner Casella Wines has moved from profit to loss as pressures build across its core export markets. Management points to weaker US demand, tariffs and higher costs, with some relief coming from other region www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/04/yell...

At last, some good news for the wine industry: tariff refunds applications are open ~ by W. Blake Gray www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/wi...

As Artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in hospitality, db hosted a webinar earlier this year to see how the tech can help on the restaurant floor, and whether it might replace the human touch www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/04/ai-w...

Wine critics should feel compelled, obliged even, to publish the bad as well as the good www.decanter.com/wine-news/gu...

Should young winemakers seek out eye-catching names or actual boots-on-the-ground experience? vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

She wanted to pry her late mother’s vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by artificial intelligence www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/u...

“I don’t believe in aging. I believe in forever altering one’s aspect to the sun.” ~ Virginia Woolf

Bordeaux was changed by wine critic Robert Parker, but it wasn't always for the best, according to a major Bordeaux player ~ by Oliver Styles www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/bo...

G California winegrowers say they are facing one of the toughest markets in years, as shifting demand and cheaper imported alternatives put pressure on local vineyards www.kcra.com/article/made...

In the 1970s, French wines were revered in America, but only by an elite few. This same class of wine lovers also considered their homegrown offerings to be something of a joke www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/judg...

Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company nypost.com/2026/04/16/u...

Jon Moramarco, Managing Partner of BW166 LLC, explains how U.S. wine sales achieved $115.33 billion in 2025, despite lower case sales volume ~ by Liz Thach, MW www.forbes.com/sites/liztha...

The 58th edition of Vinitaly in Verona provided the backdrop for remarks by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who offered support to Pope Leo following criticism from Donald Trump www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/04/vini...

Napa and Cabernet go hand in hand, but even hardened wine veterans are asking how much longer can it last? ~ by W. Blake Gray www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/na...

Big shoes to fill, right? The question is, as we deal with the loss of one of the greats, will there — and can there — ever be another Michel Rolland? ~ by Kate Dingwall vinepair.com/articles/fut...

“Today the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s dismissal of the three Napa Valley wineries’ claims against Napa County www.winebusiness.com/news/article...

Costs are rising, but with exploration and understanding one’s own limits it’s still possible to maximize quality at the right price ~ by Eric Asimov www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/d...

Rudd Estate, a premium Cabernet Sauvignon brand founded 30 years ago by wine and hospitality magnate Leslie Rudd, has been purchased by Rutherford’s St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery, owned by luxury retail brand Chanel - by Jess Lander www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

"The desire to identify clear culprits for complex problems is deeply human. But the absinthe case and its many contemporary echoes remind us that certainty about who is to blame often reflects the social dynamics of scapegoating rather than careful attention to evidence."

Our award-winning columnist argues for bold changes to make France's wine appellations fit for purpose as winemakers face multiple crises www.decanter.com/wine-news/je...

If you want good news, look away now ~ by Oliver Styles www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/sp...

For the struggling wine industry, an approachable entry point for drinkers should be celebrated ~ by Emily Saladino www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/03...

A months-long inventory glitch in the state-run wholesale warehouse has led to barren shelves at stores across the state www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

A months-long inventory glitch in the state-run wholesale warehouse has led to barren shelves at stores across the state www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Robledo Family Winery, a Sonoma Valley producer founded by the children of Mexican vineyard workers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to federal court records. www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

Last week, at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction, a world record was smashed. A single 750mL bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti sold for $812,500—nearly doubling the previous record ~ by Kate Dingwall www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...

We are used to Bordeaux’s movers and shakers dressing up each new vintage with a positive spin. But as the region gears up for a pivotal En Primeur season, one of its highest profile names is taking a more forthright approach www.decanter.com/wine/bordeau...

Adele Felsch, Treasury’s GM of Marketing Strategy, explains how they use consumer feedback and AI to co-create new wines—driving repeat purchases and faster cycle times ~ by Liz Thach, MW How Treasury Wine Estates Leverages AI To Create Wines Consumers Love www.forbes.com/sites/liztha...

Constellation Brands has pulled its previous financial guidance as economic uncertainty continues to affect consumer spending on alcohol. The US drinks group reported mixed results, with beer holding steady while wine and spirits sales dropped sharply www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/04/cons...

With the US wine trade being battered, California wine legend Randall Grahm shares some thoughts on the current state of play US Wine – Don't Look Now www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/04/us...