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May 16, 2018
Subscribe to the Afternoon Brief Trending Story: The ‘Next Big Thing’ in Wine Lighter, more refreshing wines. Vermentino. Low-pyrazine Sauvignon Blanc, possibly from Lake County. E-commerce....
May 15, 2018
Subscribe to the Afternoon Brief Trending Story: Lasers Battle Birds in Sonoma County Vineyard Scarecrows, raptors and robotic facsimiles, propane cannons, reflective flags, netting – farmers...
May 14, 2018
Subscribe to the Afternoon Brief Trending Story: U.S. Premium Wine Rides on Household Wealth Boom, but ‘Headwinds’ Are Gaining, Says Wells Fargo Economist While U.S. interest rates remain...
May 11, 2018
Small Wineries Hoping for Tax Cuts Face Massive Tax Hikes Instead
Last year's big tax bill included excise-tax cuts for American wineries, but an error means many now face a potential tax hike...
May 10, 2018
New Hampshire Lowers the Boom on Wine Shipping
The state's motto is "Live Free or Die" unless you're selling wine, that is...
May 9, 2018
High Impact Vineyard Practices Can Promote Sustainability
Vintners and growers of wine grapes are being alerted to sustainability practices that will give them the greatest bang for their buck...
May 8, 2018
Wine Sellers Charge "Gangster Tactics" by Liquor Commission over Shipping Sales A national group of wine sellers is accusing the New Hampshire Liquor Commission of abusing its power and using "gangster...
May 7, 2018
Concern over Accurate Labeling Grows Despite decades in which California wine producers have sadly, yet legally and profitably labeled their products as "Champagne," and "Port," advocates of what a geographical...
May 4, 2018
TTB Accepts Record $900,000 Offer in Compromise for Trade Practice Violations TTB has accepted a $900,000 offer in compromise from Warsteiner Importers Agency Inc. for alleged violations of the trade practice...
May 3, 2018
Gallo Acquires Rancho Real Vineyard
An affiliate of E. & J. Gallo Winery announced today it has purchased Rancho Real Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of Santa Barbara County...