June 5, 2025
A Message from Bob Hendrickson, RNDC:
By now, you’ve heard the news that RNDC will exit the California market. We want to provide context around this difficult decision, share an update on our Brown-Forman...
May 20, 2021
May 20th – SAN FRANCISCO – With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to get outside—and no better place to do it than California wine country. The summer season in the Golden State’s...
November 25, 2019
A Historic Harvest and a Changing Market: Napa's Growers Navigate Grape Glut: They're the classic drivers of any market: supply and demand. Experts say that unfavorable conditions in both have presented...
April 3, 2019
E. & J. Gallo Winery Announces Deal with Constellation Brands: E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Constellation Brands, Inc. to purchase more...
October 23, 2018
Constellation Brands Rumored to Be Selling Off U.S. Wine Brands: As reported by Reuters, "four people familiar with the matter" revealed that the drinks company was considering selling off U.S. wine brands...
April 25, 2018
Worker’s Family Sues Napa Valley Winery for Alleged Wrongful Death
It's been nearly a year since Daniel Mario Colombo went through the roof and fell to his death at Sutter Home Winery in St. Helena, but...
November 15, 2017
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Atmospheric River Brings Storm and Flash Flood Warnings to Fire-Ravaged Wine Country
The first atmospheric river-fueled storm of the season is expected...
August 17, 2017
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With New To Kalon Brand, Constellation Revives Legendary Napa Wine Dispute
The battle over Napa Valley’s most contested two words –...
August 1, 2017
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Consumers Short-Changed Again on Shipping
Bad news for wine lovers, and Wine-Searcher users, in most of the United States: your ability to order...
July 31, 2017
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California Flip Flops on Wine Delivery Law
Wine delivery apps have become big business as the delivery market has been transformed by technology...
July 26, 2017
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U.S. Wine Exports to European Union Fall
The major fall in sales to the EU saw US wine exports fall 15% by volume and 8% by value, with both bottled...
July 12, 2017
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Most of California’s Wine Grapes Should Find a Home by Harvest
A mid-June review by Turrentine Brokerage of the number and sizes of clusters...
July 5, 2017
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Full Speed Ahead for Jackson Family Wines
As one of the wine industry’s most famous (and wealthy) celebrities, you might expect any interview...
April 28, 2017
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Picking Wine Grapes by Machine Means Better Efficiency with No Loss in Quality
The truth of the matter is that Washingtons agricultural industry...
August 22, 2016
Wine in Kegs: This Time, Are They Here to Stay?
: Wine in kegs is an ancient concept that has been ongoing in many parts of Europe...
February 4, 2016
Sonoma County Vintners’ Role Examined After Director’s Departure: Some local winery officials said Wednesday the unexpected departure of Sonoma County Vintners' executive director should trigger a re-examination...















