2026 BMO Wine Market Report Finds Global Trade Strained // Can a Pleading Social Media Post Save a Struggling Bar?

The third edition of this annual report finds global trade strained even further than it was at this time last year. While refunds are expected from tariffs enacted by the U.S. government, the impact on trade in North America and the rest of the world was immediate and will have repercussions that will be felt for decades.

By the looks of it, you’d never guess the building’s landlord is trying to evict the beloved Times Square haunt three years before its lease is up.

The case asks a focused question: when California allows in-state wineries to sell wine directly to California retailers, can it constitutionally deny that same option to wineries from other states?

Wine-Searcher looks to a new future with GLX U.S. Inc., which has become our new owner.

A new study uses data to paint a picture of the backbone of Napa's agricultural and wine economy.

A newly-formed ownership company will purchase Veritas Vineyards & Winery, known for its luxury wine tourism offering, as the producer's British founders retire.

Total consumption of beverage alcohol in the US declined by -5% during 2025, accordingThis is the result of weaking volume sales across every major category in the US market, including alcoholic beer (down -6%); wine (-6%); and spirits (-4%).

In the four weeks ending May 2nd, Wine notably lagged versus year-ago results, with dollar sales down -8.3% and case volume declining -8.9%.

While much of the focus in the vibrant RTD segment has been centered around spirits-based cocktails, wine-based offerings are also seeing pronounced growth.

Champagne has seen some tough times in recent years, but perhaps the sales decline has bottomed out.

Consumers Can Enjoy Cavit Pinot Grigio at Its Original $6.99 Price via National Rebate, concluding on Pinot Grigio Day May 11, 2026 (Port Washington, NY)

For centuries, the history of Chilean wine has been told through the lens of Santiago and the Central Valley.

Collaboration, strong narratives, and a hospitality mindset are propelling this young region forward.

The Chianti DOCG is preparing for a series of amendments to its production specifications, covering grape varieties and rosé winemaking.

During the 2008 financial downturn, Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel famously said, “Don’t let a crisis go to waste.”

A couple million dollars should do the trick to rebalance the industry.

Mouton Cadet is searching for a new way of translating heritage to a younger generation of US wine drinkers.

The drinks industry’s young leaders of tomorrow are not looking to prioritise the product and technical knowledge of the drinks they sell (only 4%), but rather want to be equipped with the business vision (46%) and commerce skills (32%) that will take them to the top of the sector.

I studied the numbers from 1,063 Michelin-starred wine lists. I thought I'd uncover hidden gems, but that’s not what I found.

Cheval Blanc sets the tone for 2025 futures with significant price increase amid a complex wine market landscape.