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…

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Abandon Merger Talks, Both Confirm: Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman are no longer pursuing a potential deal, both companies confirmed in separate press releases today. Brown-Forman’s stock fell by 5.08 percent as of 4:54 p.m. in after-hours trading following the announcements…

A Year of Stabilizing Decline: What Wine and Spirits Trends Mean for Consumers in 2026:
Earlier in the cycle, sales were dropping unevenly and sometimes quickly. More recently, those declines have leveled off into a consistent, predictable range. In simple terms, the market appears to be finding its footing…

Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company Announce Letter of Intent: Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent outlining proposed terms for Columbia to acquire certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington…

California’s Wine Grape Acreage Drops in 2025 as Industry Struggles Continue, New Report Shows: As the California wine industry currently faces a crisis due to oversupply, weak demand and changing consumer habits, a new report released the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) shows that grape acreage in the state continued to shrink in 2025…

Napa Wineries Strangled by Red Tape
Where would Napa be without a strong wine industry? We may be on the cusp of finding out, unless a few determined vintners, judges, and bureaucrats manage to overturn decades of precedent…

‘Widespread Devastation’ – Frost Damages Grape Buds Across Multiple Eastern States: Overnight temperatures dropped into the mid-20s from New York down to Virginia. What it means for a lot of wineries is far less fruit to harvest this fall…

Barrel Leasing Company H&A Seeks Protection from French Commercial Court: What U.S. and California Wineries Should Know
Recent news headlines out of France regarding wine barrel management and leasing mainstay H&A Group have sparked concerns within the global wine industry, with potential significant impacts to the domestic and local wine industry’s barrel financing programs…

CA Legislature to Hold First Public Hearing on American Wine Truth in Labeling Bill: The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and Family Winemakers of California (FWC) invite the public to attend or watch the Legislature’s first committee hearing on AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom), American Wine Truth in Labeling, taking place on Wednesday in Sacramento…

Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens Its Historic Oakville Estate Following a Multi-Year Transformation: Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery—the historic heart and visionary leader of Napa Valley fine wine—today announces the grand reopening of its iconic Oakville estate…

Understanding the Wine Drinker of Today:
Although the majority (54%) of frequent wine drinkers still drink about the same as usual, 20% of regular wine drinkers said they were drinking less frequently, while 33% of occasional wine drinkers were lowering their consumption…

Forbes Launches Forbes Wine, a New Content Vertical, Wine Club & Shop: The new venture blends trusted content, led by Executive Editor of Forbes Wine, Clive Pursehouse, expert curation and a discovery-driven wine club…