‘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…

Exclusive: Napa’s St. Supéry Acquires Rudd Estate: The purchase includes the brand, inventory and property, including 65 acres total, 47 planted to grapevines. The price was not disclosed…

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Winners Announced for the Annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards: St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, Clif Family Winery & Farm, Ironstone Vineyards and Hobo Wine Company Named 2026 Awardees…

Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill: In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions…

Towards the World’s First Dry Molded Fiber Bottle:
Success in the London Packaging Week 2025 Innovation Awards was about more than proof of concept for PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo. It showed the real potential in fibre-based drinks packaging…

Tannins from Oak Barrels That Flavor Wine Are ‘Fingerprinted’ by Researchers:
Complex tastes in wine come from both grape skins and wood during aging; new study uses AI to identify compounds responsible for flavors and mouthfeel…

New Study Finds Napa Wine Grape Growers Face Up to $1,700 Per Acre in Regulatory Costs: For the first time, wine grape growers in Napa County can put a financial number to the burdensome regulations they face every year…

Afternoon Brief: Who’s Afraid of American Wine?: A simple standard is facing serious resistance. The real question is: who benefits from keeping it that way?

2025 Grape Crush Not as Small as Expected: The larger-than-expected crop will result in less improvement in the wine inventory glut than hoped for, and grape demand isn’t likely to see any improvement in 2026…

Treasury Wine Estates Rejects Bankruptcy Speculation: Australia’s largest wine producer has dismissed claims that rising debt could push the company towards bankruptcy. Treasury Wine Estates says it has sufficient liquidity despite heavy short selling and a sharp fall in its share price…

National Grape Research Alliance Launches 2026 National Research and Funding Strategy: NGRA’s new sustained development model, three major research initiatives, and robust extension leadership strengthens U.S. grape production nationwide…

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New Survey Highlights Importance of Recruiting: In the most recent consumer benchmark survey from the Wine Market Council, a red flag popped up; 35% of non-adopters said they didn’t like the taste of wine while 39% said they preferred the taste of other alcohol beverages—and they’re basing their dislike based off just a few experiences with the finish of a wine.

How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine: From non-traditional yeasts to nano-membrane filtration, a wave of innovation is helping winemakers rebuild what’s lost when alcohol is removed from wine…

Prohibitionists Still Going After Wine: A shadowy international organization is trying to put warning labels on your favorite Cabernet and Chardonnay…

California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point:
For California agriculture, the conversation highlights a broader reality—industries must evolve alongside consumers. The wine sector’s ability to innovate, market effectively, and adapt to new trends will determine its success in the years ahead…