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November 7, 2024
California's Wine Crisis - Too Many Grapes: The California wine industry is in the doldrums as it faces three challenges at once: consumer spending on wine is declining, inventory is backed up in the sales...
November 6, 2024
Time to Stock Up the Drinks Cabinet: With President Trump once more headed to the White House, tariffs will make it much more expensive to enjoy your favourite tipple...
November 5, 2024
The World's Best Vineyards 2024 Revealed:
Marqués de Riscal had finished second in the World's Best Vineyards in 2021, 2022 and 2023, but the Rioja producer finally claimed first place at Monday night's...
November 4, 2024
California’s Historic Rancho Arroyo Grande Under New Ownership: Rancho Arroyo Grande, a sweeping estate covering over 3,500 acres of wild country within the SLO Coast AVA, is under new ownership...
November 1, 2024
Will Costco Change the Face of Napa? : A long-awaited Costco store has opened in Napa, with the new branch housing the wholesaler’s “largest wine collection” yet. But what do Napa winemakers make of i...
October 31, 2024
Sonoma County's "Smooth" and "Outstanding" 2024 Winegrape Harvest: The 2024 winegrape harvest has just completed in Sonoma County and both growers and vineyard employees are raving about what may be one...
October 30, 2024
Washington Welcomes It's 21st American Viticultural Area: On October 29, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for the Beverly, Washington appellation to officially...
October 29, 2024
2024: A Classic Vintage for Napa Valley: Napa Valley growers and winemakers are reflecting on another noteworthy harvest. Described as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage promises to deliver quality...
October 28, 2024
Wine Industry Prepares for Stormy US Election: Regardless of who ends up in the White House next month, the wine industry might be in for a taxing time...
October 25, 2024
Biggest US Wine Distributor Slashes Staff: The tight wine market has seen a reported shock reaction from US distribution giant Southern Glazer's…