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 24, 2026
By Jim Trezise
Wine is dying.
The vital signs are alarming, the symptoms are clear, the causes are serious, and the prognosis is grim.
The symptoms: Vineyards are disappearing, wineries are closing,...
January 26, 2026
In the U.S.-Canada Trade War, the Wine and Spirits Industry Is Still Paying the Price: Tariffs and retaliatory boycotts have devastated wine and spirits businesses on both sides of the border. One year...
January 26, 2026
Alcohol Guidelines have changed: daily drink guidelines and standard drink measurements have been removed, however responsible consumption is still recommended.
By Michael Kaiser
The 2026–2030 Dietary...
December 22, 2025
For our last column this year, WineAmerica is pleased that the esteemed law firm of Hinman and Carmichael could share its legal expertise on such an important topic. —Michael Kaiser, WineAmerica
Old...
October 30, 2025
Wine Tourism Now Accounts for a Quarter of Global Winery Revenue: A new international study has found that wine tourism remains a profitable and expanding part of the global wine industry, with 65% of...
October 30, 2025
A federal government shutdown is not good for anyone, but we could be in for a long one.
By Michael Kaiser
The Federal Government shutdown continues into its 30th day with no solution truly in...
September 17, 2025
Gallo Acquires Whiny Baby, Wine Brand Aimed at Gen Z: Gallo has snapped up another California wine brand - one specifically marketed to Gen Z drinkers of legal age...
September 17, 2025
Once again, we are facing a looming federal government shutdown. Congress has only a few legislative days left this month, and that is the only time they have to keep the government open.
September 3, 2025
Supreme Court Is Next Stop for Wine Importer’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Trade War: A federal appeals court agreed with a ruling that the President overstepped when he imposed universal tariffs, but the...









