Napa Valley Vintners Faces Questions over Pay: Some winemakers have been grumbling that Napa Valley Vintners doesn’t offer good value, so what does it offer?…
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Archives‘HyperBird’ Spots Grape Diseases Before They’re Visible: Cutting-edge technology could save vineyard owners billions…
Wine Sellers Look to Seventh Circuit to Overturn Illinois Liquor Law:
A Washington wine retailer argued the Illinois ban on out-of-state retailers from shipping to in-state consumers violates the commerce clause…
Vineyard Workers Feel Wine Industry Pain: California farmworkers suffered a wave of job losses during the past few years as work in the state’s winegrape vineyards dried up amid a yearslong market slump…
Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium:
As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker at the 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium…
Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Investigation with the DOJ: The misconduct at issue involved former employees who took steps to circumvent compliance controls and policies, including submitting fraudulent documentation through third parties. The Company has put in place various measures designed to detect and deter such conduct going forward…
Trump Bans Canadian Alcohol: President Trump has blocked Canadian alcohol and dairy imports, marking an escalation of the trade conflict between the neighbouring countries…
Napa Green Awarded $3 Million Grant to Fund Regenerative Farming: $2 million from the National Association of Conservation Districts will go directly to growers to support regenerative agriculture across Napa Valley…
Delaware Legalized Wine Shipping. Nobody Can Use It: The law took effect on August 15. There are no licensed carriers, almost no eligible wineries, and not one consumer being served…
To Shelve or Not to Shelve: How the American Alcohol Response Varies Widely by Province:
The availability of American alcohol varies widely across Canada — from full availability in Alberta to unavailable at the LCBO, Ontario’s Crown-run liquor retailer, which happens to be one of the largest purchasers of alcohol in the world…
Napa County’s $1.1 Billion Climate Plan Nears Final Vote, Wineries Push Back:
Napa County and its five cities are closing in on a final vote for a sweeping regional climate plan that would push wineries toward mandatory sustainability certification…
AJEV Study Weighs the Economics of Adapting Winegrape Production to Extreme Heat: New research finds no single right answer: staying the course, investing in shade technology and switching cultivars each pay off best under different heat scenarios…
Man Charged with Allegedly Starting 2025 Pickett Fire in Napa Valley Wine Country:
Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced on Thursday her office had charged 45-year-old Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil recklessly causing a fire of a structure or forest, with a special allegation it caused more than $6 million in losses…
2026 Harvest Stomp Raises $2.3 Million
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) has announced that 2026 Harvest Stomp has raised $2.3 million to support the organization’s leadership in education, advocacy, and environmental stewardship…
Canadian and American Officials Trade Blame in Latest Tariff Battle While Wine Suffers: Trade negotiations broke down, leading to new tariffs on Canadian wine and spirits and a continued ban on U.S. wine sales in eight provinces…
Come Over October™ Survey Finds an Untapped Opportunity for Wine: New research with partner LocalWineEvents.com finds consumers associate sharing wine with fun, friendship and connection, while 41% say an occasion could make them more likely to host friends and family…
Americans’ Drinking Remains at Record Low: The share of Americans who say they drink alcohol remains at a record-low 54% for the second consecutive year, the lowest reading in Gallup’s trend dating back to 1939…
Exclusive: Maya Dalla Valle and Partners Purchase Napa’s Cain Vineyard
The future of one of Napa Valley’s most intriguing properties is a little clearer now. Wine Spectator has learned that a partnership formed by Maya Dalla Valle and Coastal Vineyard Care Associates has purchased the Cain Vineyard estate on Spring Mountain from the Meadlock family…
2026 Delivers Record Early Harvests: With record early harvests across the northern hemisphere, the climate has reset and winemakers are having to adjust…
Pierce’s Disease Is Knocking at Europe’s Door: As warming temperatures increase the risk of Pierce’s disease in European vineyards, researchers and growers are looking to California for lessons in detection, prevention, and management…
Precept Wine & Spirits Acquires Brand Portfolio of Miller Family Wine Company: Precept Wine & Spirits, a leading privately held wine and spirits producer, today announced it has acquired the Miller Family Wine Company brand portfolio of wines…
