Champagne experiences its second-worst frost year on record // 'Widespread devastation': Frost damages grape buds across multiple Eastern states

With 38% of buds affected by frost as of 8 April, 2026 now ranks just behind 2003 in terms of frost damage to vineyards in Champagne.

Overnight temperatures dropped into the mid-20s from New York down to Virginia. What it means for a lot of wineries is far less fruit to harvest this fall.

Treasury Wine Estates has set out how it will reorganise its business structure to operate more effectively and improve efficiency.

Recent news headlines out of France regarding wine barrel management and leasing mainstay H&A Group have sparked concerns within the global wine industry, with potential significant impacts to the domestic and local wine industry’s barrel financing programs.

AB 1585 would require wines labeled 'American' to use 100% U.S.-grown grapes. California's first public hearing is April 22 in Sacramento.

As the beverage alcohol industry approaches the 100th anniversary of Repeal, the wholesale tier is experiencing dramatic disruptions, resulting in new routes to market for wine, spirits, and beer.

Energy price volatility adds to packaging costs.

The wine industry is no longer demand constrained by supply. It is supply constrained by relevance.

Robert Hall Winery makes a statement by launching ROC Certified wines at the nation's largest natural grocer on Earth Day.

Retail store tastings are essential for elevating industry culture and business.

Two significant pests to Australian vineyards are being targeted in a new project led by Australian National University (ANU) PhD candidate Yilin Bae, who has been awarded Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2026.

Second low-interest loan to support vineyard replanting in Livermore Valley's historic winegrowing region.

Fierce bidding in the Sotheby's New York sale featured an intense tussle for Lafite 1870 once stowed in a Scottish castle, as wealthy collectors turned out in force for Bordeaux's rarest wines and drove total sales above $2m.

While demand for mature wines remains strong, wine lovers are increasingly open to “acquiring recent vintages at auction”, according to the annual iDealwine Barometer, which revealed some of the top trends of 2025.

40% of wine club members quit within a year. With acquisition costs soaring, wineries can't afford the churn. Here's why the old model is breaking down—and what's working now.

On Saturday, April 18, the Alexander Valley Winegrowers (AVW) hosted “Next Gen Wine 101” as part of the Taste Alexander Valley free tasting campaign for April.

Featured events and special promotions invite Bay Area wine lovers to explore California’s historic Livermore Valley wine country.

Black winemakers and distillers gather in Seattle to celebrate legacy, build community, and increase representation in the wine and spirits industry.

Napa and Sonoma's hospitality community marks the retirement of a beloved advocate.