Acker Makes History with Sale of World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Ever Sold at Auction // National Grape Research Alliance Launches 2026 National Research and Funding Strategy

1945 Romanée-Conti from the Cellar of Robert Drouhin Shatters World Record at $812,500.

NGRA’s new sustained development model, three major research initiatives,and robust extension leadership strengthens U.S. grape production nationwide.

A hybrid grape is being tested in Champagne's vineyards, offering a sustainable solution to agricultural challenges.

Kenwood Vineyards, a longtime Sonoma Valley winery, has abruptly closed its tasting room, and a new property sale raises fresh questions about the brand’s future.

Let’s be under no illusions here – the ‘synergies’ they reference are employee numbers, first and foremost.

The EU is striking a careful balance in trade negotiations, opening the door to agricultural imports while defending wine.

Research from a PhD student at the Adelaide University has found technology that removes alcohol from wine can be merged with traditional remediation techniques to alleviate smoke taint, diminishing its impact on wine’s sensory elements.

50,000 barrels have already been treated at Bordeaux chateaux including Pichon Baron, Phélan Ségur and Lagrange”, claims Vincent Renouf, managing director of Excell laboratory which is offering an alternative to barrel sulphuring.

Johnson Brothers announced today that its luxury selling division, Oxford Street Merchants, is expanding its partnership.

Just as last year approached its conclusion, California-based Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits hit the headlines, agreeing to buy the Mumm Napa business from Pernod Ricard.

For a growing number of merchants, the central challenge of En Primeur is no longer uncertainty, it is credibility.

Wine business consultancy Wine Lister has released its tenth annual Bordeaux study, which shows that average trade confidence when it comes to the region's fine wine has increased to 6.4/10.

This year at Auction Napa Valley, legendary vintner Robin Lail will be honored with a lifetime achievement award recognizing her founding role in the auction and her decades of continued leadership.

The winery secured third place worldwide, adding to its track record of placing highly within this international list, where Familia Torres has remained within the top five positions across 16 editions published to date.

This is Nos. 51 to 100. The full list of Top 100 restaurants is coming next week.

Due to a known data transmission issue between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), certain first quarter 2026 import data displayed in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System may reflect inflated quantity amounts, particularly for entries from January through mid-February 2026.

After a four-year dispute, owners of a 5-acre vineyard just north of Bend finally have Deschutes County’s approval to open a wine tasting and production facility. Still, neighbors in opposition say the fight is far from over.

Blood of Gods, a biannual zine dedicated to the intersection of heavy metal, winemaking, and art, announces the lineup of wineries, artists, and speakers.

Hella Chenin is the U.S. festival celebrating Chenin Blanc from California, South Africa, France, and Australia. Taste rare wines and meet the winemakers.