A Pioneering Finger Lakes Winery Has a New Owner // Ohio vineyard owner relied on toxic weed killer. Now facing Parkinson’s, he wants it banned

The Lilly brothers have purchased Glenora Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake in New York state, known for its restaurant and hotel.

Dave Jilbert was diagnosed with Parkinson's after he used a paraquat product at his Ohio vineyard. He's now suing the pesticide manufacturer and trying to get paraquat banned.

A funny thing happens on Sunday nights in New York City’s East Village. While many of the neighborhood bars and restaurants empty out, a steady stream of patrons carrying wine bottles makes its way down First Avenue to a small Hawaiian restaurant.

All the global wine industry’s structural and production challenges were starkly exposed at last month’s World Bulk Wine Exhibition in Amsterdam.

Ravenswood Zinfandel is back! And if you’re wondering if the new owners honor the old owner-winemaker, there is a tiny hint on the back label that might provide a clue. 

A mild season brings concentrated flavors and bright acidity.

President Donald Trump this year unilaterally imposed, without congressional authorization, what he calls reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl tariffs on imports.

Rep. Mike Thompson and others introduce the Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act to provide relief to winegrowers and winemakers facing economic losses tied to tariffs.

Rombauer is a California institution: a portfolio of premium wines led by a much-loved Carneros Chardonnay that’s a sell-out success in its home market.

As Brand’s Laira’s Senior Winemaker Brooke Blair explains, producers are increasingly making their cabernets lighter, fresher and more approachable than in times of old.

Consumers are increasingly choosing wines that are expressive, approachable and flavour-led rather than classic heavyweight styles.

Gen Z has long gravitated toward drinks that feel easier, clearer, and lighter than traditional wine. Now, new data shows their participation is climbing again, especially when it comes to sparkling and chillable styles.

Napa County officials are taking their first stab at defining how a new state law that opens up tasting experiences directly in vineyards will work in the Napa Valley.

The ILCC put out a letter on the new licensing compliance portal set to launch in early 2026.

Of course problems with the current system are well-known and have been endlessly discussed.

The anti-alcohol movement is wrong about what a life is for.

Acclaimed industry leader brings three decades of technical expertise, brand‐building experience, and consumer-focused innovation to strengthen winemaking leadership in the California wine industry.

When American Ag Credit invited Cyril Chappellet to join the board during the COVID-19 pandemic, he considered the depth of banking expertise filling the Zoom gallery and told them he wasn’t sure he had the tools to aid an agricultural banking operation.