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For the Napa Valley, the concentration has been in the wine industry, leading to decades of prosperous growth. Now a structural shift seems to be underway.

An Oregon community group is opposing a proposed quarry on a mountain known as TV Butte.

Following in the footsteps of Ornellaia's legendary ex-winemaker Axel Heinz, Marco Balsimelli knew he had big shoes to fill. Yet the Tuscan oenologist takes it all in his stride, as...

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Danusia Szumowski, board member of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, is one of the rare people to be excited to be in line at the Motor Vehicle Division at 7:30...

Recent USDA report forecasts China

Canada's liquor monopolies might be convinced that sustainability is the "DNA" of New Zealand wine, but they want to see proof of certification on every label.

Those currently in the Western Cape will by now have noticed that a hot and dry summer is underway. Yet, driving around the vineyards, one is greeted by a prodigious...

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Fredericksburg, TEXAS, -- On my first night in Fredericksburg, I'm headed to one of my favorite dining spots, Hill & Vine Restaurant. While I am salivating at the thought of...

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A bacteriologist with no industry experience who started wine tasting during the Covid lockdown, has defeated seasoned wine professionals to win $5,000 cash in the inaugural Big Blind Grand Finale...

As tariffs lift and Australian wine re-enters China, leading Australian wine importer Mega Wines confronts a transformed market defined by shrinking business demand, cautious distributors and shifting consumer tastes. When...

Flavescence doree is 'one of the most dangerous diseases' threatening vineyards today, according to OIV "We spray our vineyard to protect it, but it is futile: the leafhoppers carrying the...

On Saturday afternoon, an incident at Garrod Farms in Saratoga, California, disrupted the usual calm of the winery and equestrian stable. According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff

Festival Napa Valley has announced the commissioning and upcoming world premiere of a new one-act opera, The Judgment of Paris, composed by Jake Heggie with a libretto by Gene Scheer....

A coalition of American wine and spirits industry groups, known as Toasts Not Tariffs, has delivered a petition to former President Donald Trump, urging him to remove tariffs on European...

Wine production in Portugal has dropped by 20% this year, reaching its lowest level in the past decade, according to initial estimates released Friday by the country

The Istituto Grandi Marchi, a group of 18 leading Italian wine producers, has announced it will resume its investment in the education of future Masters of Wine. This initiative, which...

A Tri-Cities holiday tradition has come to an end as the company that put it on has embarked on a new chapter. Lawn care provider Senske Services announced via its...

Wine tourism is becoming a key driver for the global wine industry, according to recent findings from the Global Wine Tourism Report 2025. The report, produced by Hochschule Geisenheim University...

December 12, 2025

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Meet Kim Stare Wallace, daughter of winery founder Dave. She was literally raised among the vines in Sonoma County

This year, Luis Miguel Vegas has been put in charge of the general management of Provid, the association that brings Peruvian table grape producers and exporters together. In addition to...

A week earlier than usual, the California table grape harvest ended in week 48, only days after Thanksgiving. This, says John Pandol, Special Projects Director at California producer Pandol Brothers,...

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The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) returned to Amsterdam with higher attendance, shifting global trade signals and a clear focus on premiumisation across both wine and spirits. Organised by Vinexposium,...

The Portuguese wine sector will gather in Porto on December 16, 2025, for a major conference organized by the National Association of Wine and Spirits Merchants and Exporters (ANCEVE). The...

Spanish winemakers are once again in the international spotlight. In a recent global ranking of the world

The Lafayette tasting room, Local Vines, features nine wineries and one cidery from the growing region known as Lamorinda

McLaren Vale viticulturist Richard McGeachy reflects on the state of the Australian wine industry and mental health

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A Red Mountain winery that produces wine under several labels has reportedly discontinued production. Aquilini Family Wines informed two of the crush facilities it works with in October that it...

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, this week celebrated a landmark achievement in South Africa

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the European Council have reached a preliminary agreement on a new

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, a state in the east Khasi hills of India. A picturesque town amidst rolling hills, cherry blossom and lakes. The British called it the...

Crimson Dynasty, a new wine label blending Alabama pride with Napa Valley craftsmanship, has officially announced the release of its inaugural proprietary blends: a Cabernet Sauvignon, a limited-release Pinot Noir,...

Riche Olsen Harbich of Bedell Cellars, one of the originators of the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing, is retiring from the industry at the end of 2025. (Photo credit: Doug Young)...

A jury has ruled in favor of the Napa County Sheriff

Woodinville's Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has announced that it's been acquired by the Yakima Valley-based Wyckoff family. The Wyckoff Family Business is a third-generation agribusiness that was founded in 1950....

The sudden sale of Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle could well have been a cash-free deal. Chateau Ste. Michelle was a jewel of the wine industry a decade ago, but it...

The global Champagne Market is experiencing steady growth as consumers increasingly associate premium sparkling wines with celebrations, luxury lifestyles, and refined dining experiences. The global Champagne Market was valued at...

The tea drink brand Heytea has announced the official return of its once-popular green grape series on December 11, along with a one-day buy-one-get-one-free promotion. Popular tea brand CHICHA San...

Positions are open on several state boards dealing with agriculture. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is currently accepting nominations for the Wine and Grape Board, Forestry Commission, Equine Health Advisory...

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Washington state's largest wine producer is toasting its new ownership: an entrepreneurial family rooted in the Yakima Valley. The Wyckoff family announced its purchase of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates on...

Grapes fattened by water resulted in more alcohol, beginning the trend towards big, fruit-forward wines so loved by critic Robert Parker and consultant Michel Rolland. Soon afterwards, Australian viticulturist Dr...

Special to of the Ceres (Calif.) Courier California winegrape growers removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards

There has been more production for the Portuguese grape season this year, although there was a delay for the season start, says Ant

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Global Grapeseed Oil Market Set for 4.1% CAGR, Expected to Hit USD 809.3 Million by 2035 The global grapeseed oil market is projected to grow from USD 541.5 million in...

The table grape sector is evolving rapidly, and the industry is looking for genetics that simplify fieldwork, reduce risk, and deliver a premium eating experience. "Our global breeding strategy has...

This week, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, heralded a pivotal achievement in South Africa

The global organic wine market is set for remarkable growth from 2025 to 2035, fueled by rising consumer preference for sustainable, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly beverage options. Organic wines-including red...

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We are receiving optimistic news from the South African wine industry. It appears that the excellent production conditions of 2025 will continue into 2026. South Africa Wine, a wine and...

A new report by FTI Consulting reveals that South Africa

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