Afternoon Brief, May 29

TRENDING STORY
Demand Grows for Alternative Wines Despite Barriers
Younger drinkers are driving growth in alternative wines, but limited choice, price concerns and weak engagement among older consumers continue to hold the category back…
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TODAY’S NEWS
Winery Sales Reach a Deadlock
Analysts say that whatever activity does occur will almost certainly be related to forced sales and foreclosures as lenders begin to clean up bad loans. And they’re using terms left over from the bad, old 1990s, like taking a haircut, to describe the situation…
Distressed California Winery Owners Have Ways to Protect Assets
Coverage has focused on the businesses. The question for practitioners is what California law permits in protecting the owners personally…
2026 Experience Rosé Wine Competition Names Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines Best of the Best
Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of its 2026 contest. Taking top prize this year is a 2020 sparkling rosé of Pinot Noir from Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines in California’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA…
Insight & Analysis: When Rainwater Becomes a Lawsuit: The Citizen Suit Campaign Targeting California Wineries
Alamitos Vineyards Sweeps the 2026 International Women’s Wine Competition with Double Gold, Two Golds, and Best of Class Honors
5th Annual Texas Wine Auction Weekend Raises Over $300,000 for Mental Health and Texas Wine Industry Initiatives
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Closes Acquisition of Clare Rose Inc.
Weather no Longer a Factor for Bordeaux
Stevie Kim Receives the Assoenologi International Communication Award 2026
Assovini Sicilia Welcomed 27 Masters of Wine
The Appeal by Enologists: “No to Negativity, a New Renaissance of Italian Wine Is Needed”
The Young Wine Drinkers the Industry Can’t Find? They’re in China
Taylors Wines Considers Moving SA Business Overseas If Tax Changes Go Through
The Best Value Shiraz of 2026
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