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March 24, 2026
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,...
March 23, 2026
Napa Valley’s Wineries Adapt Amid ‘Shocking’ Downturn: From layoffs to export troubles, California’s wine industry is in flux – but small producers are innovating to survive...
March 20, 2026
Michel Rolland, Prominent Wine Consultant and Vintner, Dies at 78: He was the world's most in-demand winemaking consultant at one point, with clients around the globe, though over time his signature style...
March 19, 2026
rinks Companies Bring in 'Force Majeure' Clauses as a Result of Iran War:
Following the February airstrikes by the US and Israel on Iran, Sarah Neish discovers how the ongoing conflict is impacting wine...
March 18, 2026
Netflix Announces New Series Set in Napa Valley: The series will follow a brilliant female winemaker given a second chance at life, blending wine-country drama, humor and layered character storytelling...
March 17, 2026
WineScape: Economy Continues to Press Wine Market:
A tumultuous 2025 economy likely depressed wine sales. In 2026, the higher-end segments should continue to outperform, and the grape market should be...
March 16, 2026
The 2025 Crop Was Down an Equivalent of 72 Million Cases from the Five-Year Average: Following the release of the Preliminary 2025 California Grape Crush Report, Turrentine Brokerage, the largest California...
March 13, 2026
2025 Grape Crush Report - California's Smallest Winegrape Crush Since 1999: The California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2025 was released today, March 13th....
March 12, 2026
One Year in: British Columbia's U.S. Alcohol Ban Hurts Wine Festival, Import Agents:
The prohibition has rankled U.S. officials, reduced consumer choice and caused havoc for some in local alcohol-related...
March 11, 2026
Could the U.S. Supreme Court Hear a New Wine Case?: Opponents of Arizona's ban on sales by out-of-state wine retailers are petitioning justices to intervene and clarify a confusing legal tangle...







