Kara Daly

Kara Daly

Wine writer and author of the Wine Is Confusing Newsletter.

California Could Face Grape Shortage // Saga Robotics bets big on US vineyards with new GM, fresh capital for UV-C ‘bots: 'Chemical free winegrowing is the holy grail'

California Could Face Grape Shortage // Saga Robotics bets big on US vineyards with new GM, fresh capital for UV-C ‘bots: 'Chemical free winegrowing is the holy grail'

January 23, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Napa Valley’s Trubody Ranch, vineyards sold for $13 million // Genetic study finds no overall cancer link for alcohol intake

Napa Valley’s Trubody Ranch, vineyards sold for $13 million // Genetic study finds no overall cancer link for alcohol intake

January 22, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Could this grape help California winemakers adapt to climate change? // Dry January: What beverage makers can learn from a month without alcohol

Could this grape help California winemakers adapt to climate change? // Dry January: What beverage makers can learn from a month without alcohol

January 21, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace // Former Sonoma County winemaker saves historic vineyard from destruction

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace // Former Sonoma County winemaker saves historic vineyard from destruction

January 20, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
EU-US tariff standoff over Greenland threatens billions in agri-food costs // Tom Planer on the art of selling more wine with fun and emotion

EU-US tariff standoff over Greenland threatens billions in agri-food costs // Tom Planer on the art of selling more wine with fun and emotion

January 19, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Is the Worst Almost Over? // Madera winery facing possible layoffs as contract to make box wine for Gallo ends

Is the Worst Almost Over? // Madera winery facing possible layoffs as contract to make box wine for Gallo ends

January 16, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Silicon Valley Bank Releases 25th Annual State of the US Wine Industry Report // Gourmet Magazine Is Back, as Unsanctioned New Media

Silicon Valley Bank Releases 25th Annual State of the US Wine Industry Report // Gourmet Magazine Is Back, as Unsanctioned New Media

January 15, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
In Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy It in Seven Markets (Developing) // Old Vine Registry vineyard registrations double in year to 9,400

In Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy It in Seven Markets (Developing) // Old Vine Registry vineyard registrations double in year to 9,400

January 14, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
One of California’s flashiest winery owners has quietly closed two tasting rooms // Wine's downturn ripples through to suppliers

One of California’s flashiest winery owners has quietly closed two tasting rooms // Wine's downturn ripples through to suppliers

January 13, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly
Meta changes sow confusion, concern in wine industry // Physician Discusses Impact Of New U.S. Dietary Guidelines For Wine Drinkers

Meta changes sow confusion, concern in wine industry // Physician Discusses Impact Of New U.S. Dietary Guidelines For Wine Drinkers

January 12, 2026 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Kara Daly
Kara Daly