Breakthru Beverage Founder Rocky Wirtz Dies: Rocky Wirtz, co-chairman and founder of US distributor Breakthru Beverage Group and owner of ice hockey team Chicago Blackhawks, has died at the age of 70....
Why This Wet, Cool Vintage Reminds Many North Coast Vintners of 2011: Some 2011 vintage wines have faced criticism for lacking the colors, flavors or acidity characteristic of North Coast red wines in...
Wineries Switch onto Tracking Tech: Stakeholders in several major wine regions are embracing the digital revolution. Armed with data tracking technology, vintners are increasingly intent on watching y...
SVB Assets Acquired by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company: First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, NC, has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC for all deposits and loans...
Sonoma County Supes Narrowly Approve Winery Events Ordinance: The hours-long discussion included a presentation from Permit Sonoma, questions and comments from board members, input from community members...
Beckstoffer Vineyards Sues Last Bottle for Trademark Infringement: The Complaint, filed on February 11, 2023, alleges that Blicker Pierce Wagner Wine Merchants, LLC and its affiliated companies, Sleeper...
Wildfires in Chile Rip Through Historic Vineyards and Destroy Wineries: Three regions of Chile have declared a state of emergency as wildfires burn through homes and businesses – as well as some of the...
Direct Wine Sales Fall but Prices Rise: The Covid boom was good for direct-to-consumer sales, but the market changed significantly in 2022...
Wine Scientist Remanded in Custody: Australian wine scientist Simon Dillon has appeared in court on child sex charges...
The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. Announce Acquisition of Bordeaux’s Château Lascombes to Portfolio Inbox: The Lawrence Family, owners of Napa Valley’s iconic Heitz Cellar and Managing Partner...
