Latest Wine Industry News

In a strategic move that underscores the evolving landscape of the food and beverage industry, Italy’s prestigious Cantina Valpolicella Negrar has appointed Francesca Marastoni as its new Sales Manager. This...

September 12, 2025 — If a social media influencer (SMI) posts content that directly or indirectly advertises an industry member, brand, or specific product, we may consider such posts made...

Lack of awareness and action observed in response to Sustainable Groundwater Management Act September 12, 2025 — A landmark law – representing one of the most revolutionary changes to groundwater...

September 11, 2025 (Dallas, TX) — Flecha Azul Tequila is thrilled to be named 2024 Impact Hot Prospects Award winner by M. Shanken Communications, which includes publications like Wine Spectator,...

With this release, the iconic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates 30 vintages of excellence, crafted exclusively in exceptional years. September 12, 2025 (New York, NY) — On September 11, the flagship...

Earlier this month, a court in Reims, France, sentenced former winemaker Didier Chopin, 56, to prison for his involvement in producing and selling hundreds of thousands of bottles of counterfeit...

September 12, 2025 (Paso Robles, CA) — The Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction kicks off September 15–20, 2025, giving wine lovers the chance to bid on exclusive wine country...

As more people want to be able to control everything in their homes via their phone, Hector Murva and his crew of 16 are ready to make that happen. The...

Italy is set to reclaim its position as the world’s leading wine producer in 2025, according to official estimates released this week by Assoenologi, ISMEA, and the Unione Italiana Vini...

September 12, 2025 (Montefalco – Perugia, Italy) — Three days to discover, taste, and experience Montefalco and its territory through wine, food, art, and music. From September 19 to 21,...

An Ottawa vineyard is preparing to harvest the fruits of their labour from a summer hit with record-breaking heat warnings and periods of drought. Graham Fish is a winemaker and...

THE SONOMA COUNTY 2024 Crop Report released this week showed the county’s agricultural economic output had shrunk by nearly 10% last year. Increased output and value for organic milk and...

Casillero del Diablo, one of Chile's most recognized wine brands both nationally and internationally, has introduced a pairing guide designed to celebrate the country's Independence Day festivities in September. The...

In 1883, pre-phylloxera Bordeaux grapevines were first planted in Chile's Maipo Valley. More than a century later, Don Melchor winery has become one of the country's most celebrated names, with...

This September offers a dual celebration for the Golden State. While California marks its 175th birthday on September 9, the entire month has also been designated as California Wine Month,...

September 12, 2025 (Monterey County, CA) — Scheid Family Wines is proud to announce that one of its latest private label brands, Nature’s Grace Cabernet Sauvignon, has been awarded both...

Heavy rains and winds in September, 2023 caused severe flooding, loss of life and damage to communities and farms in the coastal regions of South Africa. More than 200 millimetres...

If you are planning a trip to B.C. wine country now through Thanksgiving or, perhaps, beyond, be prepared to experience the sights and smells of the 2025 harvest. Crush, as...

The North Coast wine industry is navigating a season marked by unpredictable weather, shifting market dynamics and ongoing challenges in both grape and bulk-wine sales. Christian Klier, North Coast grape...

September 12, 2025 (Healdsburg, CA) — Need some creative management experience to breathe fresh air into your organization? Someone to take the reins for a minute so you can concentrate...

Napa Valley College marked a significant milestone on September 4 with the official opening of the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center. The new facility, located on the college’s campus just...

In the vineyards of Santa Maria, California, a new approach to fighting powdery mildew is taking shape. Bien Nacido Estate, known for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, is working...

The French wine industry is taking new steps to professionalize wine tourism, aiming to boost economic resilience amid ongoing challenges in the sector. The National Federation Vignobles & Découvertes announced...

Commerce7, a technology company that provides direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales platforms for wineries, has announced the acquisition of WinePulse, a leading analytics and reporting solution in the wine industry. The move...

Below an ashen hillside, farmer Johnnie White picked shriveled grapes off flaking vines, surveying for the third time in a decade the ravages of a wildfire on Napa Valley vineyards....

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Editor’s note: “Behind the News” is the product of Sun staff assisted by the Sun’s AI lab, which includes a variety of tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, Perplexity AI, Google...