North Coast wine industry cautiously optimistic as 2024 grape season starts // The OIV accepted as Observer Member of the UNCTAD

After several years of weather delays and drought early kick-offs, the 2024 wine grape season in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties appears to be back to its historical timing.

During the 75th Executive Session of The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held in Geneva from 12 to 14 February 2024, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)  has obtained observer status with UNCTAD. 

Founder of Curious Vines, the supportive community that connects women in wine, has commented on the article that appeared in The Times T2 today.

Austria has launched a new classification of top vineyards. The classification is land-based and covers most Austrian wine regions. It is named Traditionsweingüter Österreich.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America finds that across the country, lawmakers and regulators are sounding the alarm about the dangers of direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping.

The market for 2024 grapes remains quiet, as would be expected given the bulk market’s slowness and the fact budbreak is only just getting underway in the vineyards.

The US ecommerce market for beverage alcohol is entering a period of more moderate growth as trading conditions continue to normalise – with consumer demand transitioning from pandemic necessity to novelty and convenience.

Canberra expected to push for removal of remaining trade impediments after Wang Yi arrives next week.

The fate of a 56-room resort planned at Charles Krug Winery may be decided by voters.

NCSL issues another clarifying statement.

Wines from the oldest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in Napa Valley shine with the Haynes Vineyard inaugural release.

Tumbarumba vignerons are preparing to put their feet up for a breather as the 2024 vintage is all but complete.

Sustainability certification multiplies in Adelaide Hills, as Nepenthe achieved ‘B Corp’ certification in February.

Bodegas Riojanas has called out greenwashing and highlighted the work needed on sustainability in the wine industry.

The French term, la goût de la lumière, literally means the taste of light. It sounds poetic, but light strike in wine is problematic.

The aim of the project is to use and ferment agricultural residues and side streams from viticulture and other regional agricultural processes to produce healthy and tasty beverages and food.

Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for the Wine Sales Symposium, a one-day educational event that will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, in Santa Rosa, Ca.

Ugandan rum, AI-generated wine, Coppola’s debut, ‘SuperRomans’ and terroir-obsessed wines from Spain, Lebanon, Greece and New Zealand, Enotria&Coe’s Annual Tasting 2024 seemed to have it all – alongside all its major brands, of course.