Afternoon Brief

Finally, Some Good News About Smoke Taint: Smoke taint is a scourge that can ruin a harvest. But as Jeff Siegel discovers, research has unlocked some answers...

End of Chevron Deference Could Cause Wine Chaos: "Clean wine" could be back on wine labels. Distributors could withhold payment longer from importers and wineries. Breweries could overturn "tied house" laws so they could own and operate pubs...

California Vineyard Touts Propane Amid Bans: Environmental and health advocacy groups have launched a vigorous campaign against the use of natural gas in recent years, arguing it contributes to climate change...

Martin Ray Winery Acquires Foppiano Winery and Vineyards: CMB Wines ("CMB") announced today that it has acquired Foppiano Winery and Vineyards ("Foppiano")...

US Businesses Rally Against Death of a Tax Cut: A highly valued tax break set to expire sees the WSWA and businesses take a stand...

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquires Critically Acclaimed Washington Brand, Substance Wines: O'Neill Vintners & Distillers has acquired Substance Wines, the highly awarded, top selling Washington brand founded by visionary wine veteran Charles Smith...

The Pros and Cons of Sustainable Wine Packaging Formats: While most don't think glass bottles will ever be replaced by alternative materials entirely, there are plenty of manufacturers looking at ways to prevent shipping glass around the world...

Neighbors in Rural Petaluma Fight Winery Over Tasting Room Proposal: Spring Hill Road residents are up in arms over Azari Winery's proposed development, which they call an "event center."