Afternoon Brief

Man Dies After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Winery: In yet another winery death caused by such fumes, the worker was found unconscious at the bodega in Valdepeñas DO last week. Athough a medical team was sent to the scene, they could only certify his death, according to reports...

Ackley Brands Acquires Charles Smith Wines from The Wine Group: Ackley Brands, a family-owned beverage company in Seattle and a leader in the Pacific Northwest wine industry, announces the acquisition of the iconic wines under the Charles Smith Wines banner...

As Wildfires Rage Across Wine Country, the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Aims to Help: Summer on the West Coast is no longer just about sun rays, sea spray and beach days. With climate change cooking landscapes everywhere, summertime today spells wildfire season...

The Cost of Premiumisation: The wine trade has always wanted people to drink less but better, and now they are. But US industry watchers tell Felicity Carter that this strategy carries risks...

2024 Harvest in Napa Valley Begins for White and Sparkling Wines: Yesterday, winemakers in Napa Valley celebrate their first picks of the 2024 vintage. From south to north, winemaking and growing teams have been watching closely as grapes for white and sparkling wines have begun to reach ripeness...

Treasury to Sell Wolf Blass and Blossom Hill: One of Australia's largest winemakers Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced plans to sell off some of its cheaper labels, including Wolf Blass and Blossom Hill, as it moves to a model of premiumisation...

Next-Gen Viticulture - The Future of Intelligent Farming in the Wine Industry: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the wine sector is no exception. Amid the growing climate crisis, embracing AI is crucial...

Wine's Decline Mirrors Political Change: Wine's much-reported "decline" can be linked to a very simple metric: disposable income...