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The Jupiter Grill to Host Five-Course Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Dinner
September 10, 2026 (Jupiter, FL) — As summer winds down, The Jupiter Grill is raising a glass to the season ahead with a special five-course wine dinner on Sunday, September 20, from 6 to 8 p.m....
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Watch Hill Proper Fourth Annual American Whiskey Festival Is August 15
Check out the new distillery list July 30, 2026 (Louisville, KY) — Watch Hill Proper will host the Fourth Annual American Whiskey Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at...
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Today We Mourn the Loss of “Mr. Merlot,” Dan Duckhorn
Daniel J. Duckhorn February 25, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Daniel J. Duckhorn, the visionary co-founder of The Duckhorn Portfolio, a leader in the Napa Valley wine community, and the iconic pioneer...
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Afternoon Brief, February 2
Wineries for Sale, but Buyers Scarce: Some people are walking away from the California wine industry as tough times see wineries left unsold...
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Napa Valley’s Famed Duckhorn Vineyards Celebrates 50th Anniversary Throughout 2026
February 2, 2026 — This year, Duckhorn Vineyards celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of extraordinary winemaking, hospitality, and leadership that have helped shape...
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Afternoon Brief, December 15th
WSTA Debunks Pesticide Report: Recent results from a UK government testing programme have suggested a dramatic increase in the proportion of wine that contains multiple pesticide residues – up from 14%...
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Afternoon Brief, December 8th
Additional Layoffs at Ste. Michelle Indicate On-Going Struggles: On December 6th, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, announced a substantial layoff. The layoffs...
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California Vintners Report Exceptional Quality for 2023 Harvest
November 21st – SAN FRANCISCO — California vintners are celebrating the 2023 vintage as exceptional, following a late start to harvest. Plentiful winter rains revitalized the soils and encouraged...
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Afternoon Brief, May 26th
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Expand Consumer Choice, Increase Market Access for Local Breweries & Wineries: Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act alongside Rep....
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Afternoon Brief, May 24th
Duckhorn Winery Growth Appealed to Napa County Board of Supervisors: Duckhorn Vineyards winery production and visitor growth requests are on track to receive further Napa County scrutiny, this time from...
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Afternoon Brief, May 12th
Vintage Wine Estates Cuts SKUs in Bid to Drive Down Costs: The company has also reduced its headcount and sold acreage on its vineyards...
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Afternoon Brief, March 19th
Duckhorn Eyes Potential for More Winery Acquisitions Following IPO: Napa Valley wine executive Alex Ryan isn’t done making a splash with the Duckhorn Portfolio...
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Afternoon Brief, March 18th
Duckhorn Debuts on New York Stock Exchange: Trading begins at $18.60 for Napa Valley–based luxury wine brand portfolio. Can it gain capital from an IPO while avoiding the pitfalls of public wine corpo...
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Afternoon Brief, July 13
Subscribe to the Afternoon Brief   Trending Story: The World’s Most Wanted Wines It’s the usual suspects for our most searched-for wines, but there’s a surprise among the most-improved...
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Afternoon Brief, July 12
Napa County Superior Court will consider whether Bremer Family Winery is a recalcitrant, rule-breaking rogue winery or the victim of a bad rap...
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Afternoon Brief, March 5
Subscribe to the Afternoon Brief   Trending Story: Two ‘Second Acts’ in the Napa Valley Wine Industry: The Araujo and Krupp Families Napa Valley has changed. Just ask the Araujos and...
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