California Sees Smallest Harvest in 20 Years // Wine Institute Urges Resolution of US-Canada Dispute

The engine of the US wine industry isn't running on all cylinders any more, with the smallest red grape harvest this century.

The U.S. wine industry has long supported the position that wine should not be targeted in trade disputes unrelated to wine.

French wine and spirits exports fell for a second consecutive year in 2024, hit by weaker demand.

Martine Saunier, a pioneering importer who introduced Americans to some of the greatest wines of France, died on Sunday of lung cancer. She was 91.

The Church of England has rejected calls to introduce dietary alternatives for the Eucharist, such as alcohol-free wine and gluten-free bread.

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation.

Despite the historically small crop, demand remains soft, particularly in the bulk wine market, where available supply still outweighs active buyers.

Vineyard removals to correct a structural oversupply of grapes should include Oregon and Washington, Allied Grape Growers’ Jeff Bitter says.

A region synonymous with red wine production is turning its attention to paler options.

Hit with sky-high inflation, political turmoil and a black market for currency, can Argentinian producers hold their nerve?

If you love wine, fruit, or cider, these easy-drinking, sustainably made bottles are for you.

The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.

New research suggests that agricultural producers can play critical roles in wildfire risk management and response.

Rioja is using artificial intelligence to turn its fortunes around after a perfect storm of challenges threatened to knock the Spanish wine region off course, writes Lauren Eads.

MFWC's AI Sommelier represents a groundbreaking development in the wine industry, revolutionizing the way consumers browse and buy wine.

Sue and I recently attended the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California, North America’s largest wine industry gathering.

‘The imposition of reasonable tariffs will not prevent a consumer from buying the tariffed product.’

Under the theme "Roadmap to the Market of the Future," the conference on 15 March 2025 explores how the wine industry can stay successful in the future.

The Washington wine industry gathers this week in Kennewick, Washington, to collaborate on the challenges facing the industry and celebrate the careers of industry leaders. 

To feature in the Master Winemaker 100 is a huge achievement, but who went above and beyond? db announces the individual award winners.

James Halliday AM has been named the recipient of the 2025 Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award.