Bacteria found on grape vines shown to neutralise smoke taint in wildfire-exposed wines // Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines for 2025

Researchers have identified naturally occurring bacteria on grapevines that can break down guaiacol – the volatile phenol responsible for smoky, ashy flavours in wines made from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke.

Each year, Wine Spectator selects the most exciting wines reviewed for the Top 100.

On January 26, 2026, winegrowers, winemakers, and industry leaders will gather at UC Davis for the first conference dedicated to exploring the ecological and economic benefits of hybrid grapes for California wine.

The US wine industry is hurting, but how much further down can it go before swinging back to recovery?

An international collaborative of winemakers is challenging viticulture to abandon synthetics and move to renegerative organic methods. It's catching in multiple continents.

Nearly 1 million bottles of wine sold at Costco stores are being recalled.

Tariffs already putting pressure on margins and winemaking budgets

Two top accounting leaders in California's North Bay—Jon Dal Poggetto and Timothy Allen—answer questions about regulations, challenges of their business and what they wish people knew about the wine industry.

Standing at the "intersection" of the global fine wine trade, London's wine merchants have undoubted strong  historic links to the world's fine wine market - but is the changing eco-system undermining or strengthened this link?

According to recent estimates, exports to Canada have sunk over 90 percent since it began banning American alcohol sales.

After years of insisting that weaker sales were cyclical, the world’s major drinks groups are being forced to confront deeper, structural changes.

RTDs offer growth opportunities in most leading markets, with brand engagement and channel expansion the keys to future success for producers.

The 2025 Golden Vines took place in Miami on November 8. "The Oscars of Fine Wine" honored nine wine and spirits producers from across the globe.

A new way to promote your wine.

The consumer goods veteran will step into the chief executive officer position at Diageo as of January next year.

In his role, Stephen will build upon Bottega's well-established wine program, introducing guests to compelling wines crafted by iconic and boutique producers from around the world.

According to the findings of the 2025 World Wine Tourism Report, conducted by Professor Gergely Szolnoki and his team at Geisenheim University, approximately a quarter of winery revenue is now attributable to tourism activities.

With bountiful organic produce, sustainable wineries and a glorious Pacific coastline, Sonoma county in northern California offers a beautiful, quieter alternative to its better-known neighbour, Napa Valley.