Acclaimed California winery, Failla Wines, might be sold off to pay $17.5 million debt // Wine remains Australia’s most purchased category as alcohol consumption moderates

The owner of the acclaimed Failla Wines could become the next Napa Valley winemaker to lose control of his business. Last week, creditors sued him for more than $17.5 million in unpaid debt. 

New research shows that wine endures as “the most widely purchased category” in Australia at 55%, followed by spirits at 46% and beer at 44%.

Brookside Vineyard Company, founded in 1832, acquires Sbragia Family Vineyards—merging two of California's most storied wine legacies into one brand.

Experts saying the industry is confronting weaker demand, higher costs, and expensive loans.

Signorello Estate, the Napa winery that burned to the ground in the 2017 Atlas Fire, rebuilt and then went into foreclosure, sold to its creditor Friday in an auction next to the Napa County courthouse steps. 

Napa wine sales have seen a little more improvement, but there’s still plenty of wine to sell and pressure on prices.

At least 35 wine entities are suing Hundred Acre Wines and its owner, Jayson Woodbridge, over the ignition and lasting effects of last year’s Pickett Fire.

The election results have raised hopes of tariff relief for imported alcohol, potentially giving American consumers a break on prices.

Perusing the wine section at your local grocery store, you may notice that a handful of bottles are a little different from the rest.

UK supermarket Aldi has launched a new range of premium wines in the first of four new collections that will be rolled out throughout 2027. 

Organic vineyards, biochar and a herd of tule elk shape the Redwood Valley winery’s story.

As white wines grow in importance with consumers, Fiano is winning hearts among Australian producers.

Lebanon's Chateau Musar has reported an exceptionally late 2026 harvest following an unusually cool growing season and unexpected summer rainfall in the Bekaa Valley.

Alcohol consumption data across 21 markets has revealed that moderation trends and the growth of GLP-1 usage are putting pressure on the sector.

The phenomenon of ready-to-drink beverages has taken the U.S. by storm. The gateway drink for a younger audience seems to offer potential for the market.

'Italy boasts an unparalleled roster of distinct native grapes that are benchmarks in and of themselves,' writes Italian wine expert Michaela Morris in Decanter's 2026 Italy Guide, arguing comparisons to France's Burgundy are unhelpful.

From staff training to accessible menus, bars around the world are finding new ways to better serve guests with disabilities—and recognizing the business opportunities that come with inclusion.

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Wine Spectator reveals the complete lineup for OperaWine 2027. Discover 150 top Italian wineries, including 46 led by women, gathering in Verona this April.