Argentina's Bodega Norton goes into administration // New York Expands Opportunities for Craft Beverage Producers with New Law

Bodega Norton, one of Argentina’s largest wineries, has formally entered administration with reported debts of 64 billion pesos (US$43 million or £32 million) owed to creditors.

New York State passed to create an alcohol brand owner’s license.

Shop owners report fewer travellers while bars and wineries hope for legal clarity on alcohol sale.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.’s shares jumped about 7% in Sydney, the most since September 2024, after European billionaire Olivier Goudet emerged as a shareholder, offering a rare boost to the troubled winemaker.

U.S. retail giant Total Wine & More has appointed retail veteran Ryan Ross as chief executive officer, effective January 12. He replaces Troy Rice, who departed in August.

Wine is relevant. The way it’s marketed isn’t.

Napa County is weighing up lowering prices at the potential expense of its luxury reputation in a bid to get more customers.

Constant growth is incompatible with growing wine.

Several new California state laws taking effect Jan. 1 will impact farms, including changes to wages, abandoned farmland management, organic waste disposal, agritourism and immigration enforcement.

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.

San Rafael economist Jon Haveman has explored immigration's place in the economy in depth and evaluates related policy issues.

“Napa forgot Merlot. I didn’t.”

“People still say we’re aloof, we’re reclusive.”

Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.

India is to cut its tariffs on wine from New Zealand as part of a free-trade deal between the two countries.

With sanctions preventing the importing of Western wines, Russian winemakers have been striving to up their game and produce vintages that match those from France or other grape-growing regions. But what do drinkers think?

“I am writing to you with immense gratitude and pride for everything we’ve accomplished, and I am confident that the foundation we’ve built will support Napa Green’s continued impact.”

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) recently announced Schatzi Throckmorton, owner and general manager of Relic Wine Cellars, has been elected chair of its Board of Directors.

As Dry January rolls around, more people are choosing to drink less alcohol, but not necessarily to go without intoxication altogether.

Over the next year, wine businesses will be forced to make decisions based on difficult economic conditions, but Americans are still buying wine—and creating opportunities in certain categories