OSU Research Identifies Native Microbes That May Protect Wine Grapes: This research could help growers manage grapevine trunk diseases more effectively while supporting long-term vineyard productivity…

Republic National Distributing Company and Reyes Beverage Group Announce Successful Closing of Transaction: The completed transaction includes the following markets: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The transaction in Hawaii is still subject to receipt of certain remaining regulatory approvals…

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…

CDFA Responding to GWSS Found on Plants Sold at Northern California Costcos: The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pierce’s Disease Control Program (PDCP) is working with Costco Wholesale and county agricultural officials after invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) insects were found on grapevine shipments sold at select Costco locations in Northern California between April 21 and May 19…

American Wine Truth in Labeling Bill Advances to CA Senate: Late yesterday, the California State Assembly approved AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom), legislation that would require wine labeled “American” and sold or bottled in California to be made entirely from American-grown grapes. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a 67-0 vote and now advances to the California State Senate…

Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Detected on Grapevine Plants Sold at Napa Costco, Raising Alarm for Wine Industry: The invasive vineyard-destroying glassy-winged sharpshooter was recently detected on grapevine plants sold at Costco Wholesale in Napa, prompting a call from Napa County officials for community members to check plants they purchased at the store for the presence of the pest…

How the Wine Industry Slump Is Impacting North Coast Winery and Vineyard Values: The North Coast wine industry is confronting what market analysts and land appraisers describe as one of the most severe and prolonged downturns in decades. The contraction is reshaping everything from vineyard values and grape demand to distribution systems and merger-and-acquisition activity…

The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis: The last few years have felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in…

Future of Wine Shipping Rests on Ohio: It’s up to Ohio legislators now to decide the next stage in the battle over interstate wine shipping in the US…

Why More Wineries Are Betting on High-Volume Wines: Accessible, higher-volume SKUs are helping producers build resilience in a difficult wine market…

Afternoon Brief: Wineries Urged to Prioritize Outreach as Sales Data Still Show Weakness: A new read on the wine sales locally and nationwide suggests the industry still has a ways to turn a corner…

Appropriations Committee Advances American Wine Truth in Labeling Legislation:
The California Association of Winegrape Growers and Family Winemakers of California today announced that AB 1585, American Wine Truth in Labeling legislation, was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1585 would require that any wine labeled “American” and sold or bottled in California be made from 100 percent American-grown winegrapes…

The Wine Industry Remains Under Pressure
On May 12, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) published its annual “State of the World Wine Sector” report for the year 2025. Across production, consumption, and trade, the category remains under pressure…

$115 Billion U.S. Wine Market Enters ‘Reset’ Amid Shifting Consumer Trends: A new BMO report shows the U.S. wine market is undergoing a reset, though 71% of wineries surveyed expect a rebound. Interviews with the report’s authors explain the causes and when stabilization may begin…

Wine Industry Finally Gets Some Good News: Courts keep taking away Donald Trump’s tariffs, nearly as fast as he can impose them. The latest ruling striking down his worldwide 10 percent tariff is a small blessing for a beleaguered wine and spirits industry…

Data Reveals Who’s Behind Napa’s Wine Industry: A new study uses data to paint a picture of the backbone of Napa’s agricultural and wine economy…

Wine Claims Another Court Victory
Wine lovers hoping to order special bottles from out of state earned a major court victory on Wednesday in an Ohio case that could have national repercussions…

Solos Unlocks Premium NoLo in the U.S. as First Wines Made with Breakthrough Aroma Technology Enter Market: Solos today announced that its U.S. production facility is fully operational, with the first products made using Solos’ patented Aroma Recovery System (ARS) entering the market. The milestone marks a significant step forward for…

The Legal Fight Between Napa County and Small Wineries Continues
Do Napa Valley wineries get to decide how to host tastings? That’s the crux of an ongoing legal battle in America’s most famous wine region…

CAWG Calls on Industry to Nominate Leaders Making a Difference: At a time when California’s winegrape industry is navigating significant challenges, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is calling on growers and industry members to recognize and celebrate those who are stepping up and making a difference…

2026 Smoke Summit: Equipping Growers and Wineries with the Latest Research and Tools on Wildfire Smoke: The summit will bring together leading researchers and industry experts to share the latest progress on wildfire smoke exposure and how that research is being applied in real-world vineyard and winery decisions, including practical guidance on interpreting lab results, understanding key smoke markers, and using that information to inform timely decisions…

Come Together – A Community for Wine Inc. Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign
Nine Sundays of Wine, Food and Connection – Spanning Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the Start of Summer – Spotlight Wine’s Role in Easing the Loneliness Epidemic and Bringing People Together…