Tag: Wine Institute
Afternoon Brief, January 22nd
Bomb Blows Up French Wine War: A dispute between French producers and importers of Spanish wine is getting darker, with violence returning to the south of France...
Legislation Introduced to Extend Pierce’s Disease Control Program
SACRAMENTO, January 19, 2024 - This week, Assemblywoman Dawn Addis, (D-Morro Bay) introduced AB 1861 to extend a vital program within the California Department...
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays California Wine Country Style
Fun and Festive Ideas for Wine-Savvy Celebrations, Gifting and Entertaining
SAN FRANCISCO — In California wine country, the holiday season is infused with a little extra...
Afternoon Brief, November 21st
Angry French Winemakers Plan Mass Protest in Narbonne: Tension has been running high in southern France and winemakers are planning a major protest in Narbonne later this month over a crisis facing the industry...
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...
Afternoon Brief, November 9th
North Americans Want Wines for $60 or Less: The results of a new study into the relationship between food and wine will be unveiled at wine2wine Business Forum in Verona on 14 November 2023...
Global Buyers Marketplace Sets New Benchmark for Success of California Wines...
Three-day conference sees record attendance from new and emerging international markets for Golden State wines
NAPA, CA – Wine Institute's Global Buyers Marketplace solidified its reputation as the...
Afternoon Brief, October 25th
Underground Cellars Saga Rumbles On: Legal wrangling in the case of the failed wine club hinges on who actually owns the wines involved...
Wine Institute Welcomes New USDA Specialty Crop Export Funding Program
October 25th - SAN FRANCISCO — Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. Koch made the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of...
Flying Goat Cellars Participates in CA Wine Month with Harvest Luncheon...
Lompoc, CA (September 20, 2023) - Wine Institute’s California Wine Month is in full force and Flying Goat Cellars is participating with a Harvest...
Afternoon Brief, August 31st
Campaign to Loosen Utah Liquor Laws: An ambitious attempt to liberalize Utah's liquor laws could face stiff opposition from a devout legislature...
California 2023 Winegrape Harvest Promises High Quality Despite the Late Start
A long, cool growing season with plenty of rainfall has growers hopeful for a good vintage
August 31st - SAN FRANCISCO — The 2023 California winegrape...
Afternoon Brief, August 24th
Wine Grape Transport Truck Overturns Near George, WA Trapping Two: A semi-tractor pulling two trailers filled with wine grapes met a severe mishap on Monday, overturning while traveling too fast on Road 1-Northwest near Beverly-Burke Road, just north of George. The incident occurred on the corner east of Beverly-Burke Road Southwest at approximately 5:30 p.m...
Celebrate California Wine Month in September
Festivities highlight the wine community’s wines, people, regions and experiences
SAN FRANCISCO — September is the 19th annual California Wine Month, a time to raise a glass...
Afternoon Brief, June 23rd
Constellation Brands Expands The Prisoner Wine Company Portfolio with Acquisition of Luxury Napa Valley Wine Brand, Domaine Curry: The acquisition further enhances the company’s higher-end portfolio and reinforces its ongoing commitment to female and minority representation within the industry...