Provi and Southern Glazer Have Reached an Agreement in Principle to Settle: This just in, Provi & Southern have entered into a Joint Notice and Request for Partial Stay of Discovery…

‘Like an April Fool’s Joke’: Drinks Trade Slams EPR Fees as ‘Flawed’ Scheme Goes Live: With EPR fees coming into effect from today, drinks industry leaders warn the policy will inflate costs, fail to improve recycling rates, and put businesses under increasing financial strain…

New Study Shows Pierce’s Disease Investment Saves Winegrape Growers $56 Million Annually: According to a study released today, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pierce’s disease (PD) and glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) prevention, control and research efforts save California winegrape growers $56 million annually by reducing losses from the fatal grapevine disease…

The Wine Market and Consumer Are Evolving – So Should You: Wine sales are shifting, and consumer behavior is changing—but not always in the ways the headlines suggest…

Weighing up the Big Beasts of Wine and Liquor: How are alcohol companies doing on the stock market? Surprisingly, small wineries are outperforming big ones. Beer brewers are doing better than distillers. And, it really helps to also sell handbags…

Napa Turns Its Attention to Trade Tastings: Napa County isn’t just trying to stop public tastings, it’s now also targeting vital trade visits…

Taste Washington Sees Record Attendance: Over 7,500 guests attended the Grand Tasting, which took place March 15th and March 16th at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle. More than 1,000 people attended other Taste Washington signature events…

Global Wine Recovery on the Horizon: The wine industry could be back on an upward trajectory in as little as 12 months, according to one study…

How Constellation Brands’ Wine Exit Reflects a Changing Industry: The uproar surrounding the news report that Constellation Brands, once the second largest wine company in the United States, was trying to sell its remaining wine brands wasn’t surprising. But as shocking as the news may have seemed, it’s just one more sign that the US wine business has changed significantly over the past several years…

Trump’s 200% Tariff Would Be ‘a Real Disaster’ for Europe’s Wine Industry:
That’s because last week U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of that amount on European wine, Champagne and other spirits if the European Union went ahead with retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. products…

Important Message for USWTA Members: Halt All EU Wine Shipments: The US Wine Trade Alliance strongly advises American companies to halt all shipments of wine, spirits & beer from the EU. The current risk of tariffs is too high…

Tariffs Could Hit California Growers Hard:
The proposed 200% tariff might have a paradoxical effect: it could encourage big US wineries to import more foreign bulk wine to replace wine made from California grapes. This is because of a tax loophole called a “duty drawback”…

CAWG Calls for Fair Trade Policies to Address the Real Challenges Facing California Growers: “A tariff alone won’t create a fair market, real change requires action from policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers alike. If we want to protect California winegrowing, we need policies that stop unfair trade practices and a commitment to buying and promoting California wine…”

Tariffs on European Wine Will Harm American Producers—Here’s Why:
As he threatened 200 percent tariffs on all EU wine, President Donald Trump asserted that the move would bolster American wineries. The reality is quite the opposite, most producers say…

Trump’s 200% Tariff on EU Wine Would “Close” US Market, Trade Body Warns: European wine sector association CEEV warns the tariff – threatened by the US President – would be “a devastating hit for our industry”…

Champagne’s Loss Is California’s Gain: Wine consumption overall is on the decline, reaching its lowest point since 1996. And while California sparkling wine is far from immune to the gloom, the sunshine state is finding areas of the market that is leveraging with great success, albeit in a few different ways – and often simultaneously…

BC Bans All US Alcohol at Government Stores, Wine and Beer Included, in Response to Trump Tariffs: In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats, alcohol from Canada’s southern neighbour is now a thing of the past in B.C.’s government-run liquor stores…

AI Made Its Way to Vineyards. Here’s How the Technology Is Helping Make Your Wine:
The wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce. AI can help farmers to cut back on waste, and to run more efficient and sustainable vineyards by monitoring water use and helping determine when and where to use products like fertilizers or pest control…

Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn’t Have to): There’s been a ton of chatter lately about how wine service, especially in NYC, is kind of a mess right now. And honestly? It can suck, with subpar hospitality and stodgy, outdated attitudes. But there are still some gems out there with top-tier service…

New WSU Study Shows How Scarcity Pricing Helps ‘Cult Wineries’ Drive Demand: When a product is hard to buy, more people want it. A new Washington State University study reveals that wineries producing “cult wines” can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand’s prestige and future revenue…

Constellation Brands’ Potential Exit Increases Wine Industry Uncertainty: The news that Constellation Brands – once the second biggest wine producer in the United States – is looking to exit the wine business sent multiple shock waves throughout the industry. But, say analysts, if the report is true, it shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise…

Arizona’s Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Don’t Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says: Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesn’t unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona…