Napa Valley robot ‘sommelier’ spurs debate on AI in the wine business // Constellation Sees Super-Premium Headwinds As Temporary

The “RobinoVino” robot is one of the attractions in at a downtown Calistoga tasting room, but the verdict is still out on whether this bit of artificial intelligence will change the role of humans in the wine business.

Following Thursday night’s news that president for wine and spirits Robert Hanson will be departing at the end of February, Constellation Brands on Friday downgraded its full-year outlook for wine and spirits to decrease by 7% to 9% in sales …

As the new year begins, CGA by NIQ’s expert analysis of key On Premise trends is ready to help suppliers and operators identify opportunities for growth. Here are some of the top lessons of the last 12 months in eight important countries that will influence the global market in 2024.

Each year, Market Watch sister publication Impact Newsletter honors the best-performing wine, spirits, and beer brands in the U.S. market over the past decade with its “Blue Chip Brands” honor roll.

It was a rough year for the state’s biggest winery, but what does that mean for everyone else?

Constellation Brands' third-quarter sales fell short of market expectations on Friday, as demand for its higher-priced spirits and wines slowed down in the face of sticky inflation.

“Similar to most industries, exposure is of the utmost importance,” White says. “But also recognition that there are BIPOC in these industries who are experts, who maybe aren't highlighted enough."

Matt Harmon has been honored as part of 2023's Distinguished Dozen.

Vintage Wine Estates has confirmed the recruitment of a former Kraft Heinz Co executive to be its CMO.

Jesse Katz has achieved eight perfect 100-point scoring wines and broke the world’s record for crafting the highest-priced wine ever sold at auction to date.

Christmas 2023 proved to be disappointing for UK booze sales, the latest data from NIQ (Nielsen) has said, with value sales of beers, wine and spirits (BWS) falling to +1.6% on the same time last year.

Early spikes for non-alcoholic brands, more tequila for New Year’s Eve, and more from last month’s sales on Drizly.

A conversation with Coral Davenport, a climate reporter, about a novel water payment system in the Pajaro Valley.

Consensus on the best wine closure option remains a long way off, but the focus of the debate has shifted in recent years.

The wine industry is experiencing a transformative phase, marked by the third consecutive year of declining volume growth. This downturn reflects shifting trends among younger consumers and growing health concerns.

A new wine tax regime in Thailand – where wine drinkers have always been taxed higher than those who prefer beer or spirits – could open the way for…

McManis Family Vineyards today announced that sales and marketing functions of the company have shifted to new partner, Resurrection Brands.

Preamble: some might not be familiar with the term “Craft Wine”; very few use it, but that’s the best I find to define that category of small to mid-size winegrowers working with a non-industrial agricultural approach.