February 4, 2020
Unraveling the Master Sommelier Exam Cheating Scandal
More than a year after the scandal that rocked the wine world in 2018, candidates and Master Sommeliers are still fighting for change...
February 4, 2020
Amcor introduces a proprietary system for developing bespoke, dimensional and recyclable closures that demand attention and elevate the world’s most exclusive wine and spirits brands.
Amcor’s ShapeArt...
February 27, 2019
Costco Beat Amazon on Internet Booze Sales: The American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), which benchmarks customer satisfaction across multiple categories across the US economy, found the membership-based...
February 27, 2019
Even if you went to the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium and spent two days visiting the nearly 700 exhibitors on the massive trade show floor, you probably didn’t have a chance to visit every exhibit,...
February 15, 2018
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Barefoot Remains Top Brand: Wine Sales Rise 3%
Barefoot remains the top-selling table wine brand as sales figures for January indicate steady growth...
April 27, 2017
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Michael David Winery Acquires Historic Geyserville Winery, Tasting Room, and Vineyards
Michael David Winery announced today the purchase of a historic...
April 26, 2017
Napa County: Wine Business Dominates Large Real Estate Deals
A number of the most significant commercial real estate deals in the county in the past 12 months have been at large industrial properties...
January 16, 2017
Imagine that you are about to purchase a case of very fine wine from Burgundy to add to your growing wine cellar. Since your prize had to travel far to reach you and passed through many hands, also imagine...
January 10, 2017
This will be a brief update, but given the widespread significant storm impacts expected later today I felt a quick post was in order…
November 28, 2016
Free Flow Wines Sparkles with Innovation on Tap and Beyond the Keg: Free Flow Wines saw the rising popularity of sparkling wines and the category's particular challenges for delivering an optimal by the...