What's the next issue facing the wine business? // Letting major manufacturers DTC ship can combat liquor corruption

As I sit here with my curious green friend, gazing at Rabbit Island in the distance, my thoughts turn to the US Wine Business and its future. Some might find this a strange topic to ponder while relaxing in Hawaii and I would unfortunately have to agree. But this is what I enjoy.

Not a surprise but there is corruption in the liquor field. We have seen it at government agencies in Oregon and Virginia and the Treasury Report on Competition recognized that despite active enforcement that there are exclusionary behaviors that include “discriminatory conduct by distributors.”

Of course – if the wine business wants to turn out quality $10 wine

Despite smaller quantities, the global trade of bulk wine has experienced a significant increase in value. Driving factors include uncertainty and inflation. New Zealand stands among the winners, while Spain continues to struggle for survival. Reading time: 2m

AI will potentially decimate large parts of the drinks industry but also offers huge potential says Stranger & Stranger's Kevin Shaw

The Penfolds owner says 19 Crimes, fronted by Snoop Dogg, is underperforming, as it takes the knife to its broader lower-priced wines unit.

It's time for the Wine Media to talk politics

After a difficult few years, the Napa Valley Wine Train is beginning to regain riders’ trust. Following an ugly incident involving a group of Black women in 2015, which tarnished the tourist attraction’s reputation in wine country, and a year spent closed due to pandemic restrictions, the famed train is hoping its newest rider experience will help usher in a new era.

Chefs and culinary creators explore traditional and evolving Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture. Learn more in this feature.

Reps. Newhouse and Wexton reintroduce the USPS Shipping Equity Act to allow wineries another option for direct-to-consumer shipping. By Michael

NEW YORK — The Justice Department has convened a federal grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, the venerable New York City wine merchant, according to former employees who have been contacted by authorities.

When vineyards and grapes are exposed to smoke from wildfires or controlled burns, this can result in wines with smoky, burnt or ashy attributes that have been linked to the presence of elevated concentrations of volatile phenols and phenolic glycosides.

As a wine producer, you owe it to yourself to talk about your sustainable practices as much as you can. Amanda Wittstrom Higgins, Principal at Full Cup Solutions explains that you never know what unique story about your brand will engage your next consumer, trade account, team member, or press writer.

Cult Wines, the company forging the future of the wine industry, has announced the successful completion of a seed fundraising round. Leading the round were Christophe Navarre, former CEO and Chairman of Moet Hennessy; Chris Jones, former Blackrock CIO of Global Active Equities; Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas; and Reda Bedjaoui, Founder of luxury fintech Privat 3 Money.

Last week, a new strategy outlining the direction for Sussex's fledgling wine tourism industry was launched in Parliament.

In the deeply rooted world of the wine industry, a transformative era has arrived. Fueled by the arrival of cutting-edge technology…

After 32 years as an assistant paralegal, Tracye Beer is launching a new career—as an agricultural drone pilot. When the 57-year-old lost her job back in February, she wanted to prioritize spending more time on her family’s fourth generation farm near Guymon, in the Oklahoma panhandle.

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Bei as Vice President of National Sales, effective immediately. Bei assumes overall responsibility for the acclaimed Napa Valley winery’s domestic sales, including its Napa Valley Estate and Dollarhide Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings.

Julian Gore-Booth became Executive Director of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) in October 2022. Robert Joseph caught up with him to learn more about his plans for the IMW. Reading time: 7m 30s