Constellation Brands sets out changes to DEI initiatives // Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change

US-based Constellation Brands is shaking up its DEI programmes, renaming some of its teams and ceasing some funding schemes.

The European Commission presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine.

Adam Williams, 57, owner of Ansley Wine Merchants in Atlanta, said he was bracing for the worst on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs are set to kick in, which will spike costs of the imported wines and liquors he sells.

‘We are not in the business of tit-for-tat or penny for penny’, says EU commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.

California nightlife revolution: San Francisco lawmakers push to keep bars open until 4am on weekends. Will it pass the Legislature?

Faced with challenges, Bordeaux is turning its attention to the glass, not the bottle, in a bid to re-energise local wine sales. 

As scrutiny of vineyard labour practices intensifies, James Bayley explores how the Champagne region — led by Comité Champagne — is working with state authorities, growers and service providers to strengthen protections for seasonal workers and uphold the industry's reputation.

Plus: how to set up groundwater agencies for recharge success; California reservoir levels are ‘well-above average’ leading into a dry spring; how to save every drop of water.

U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted.

As US tariffs takes effect today, more EU producers are looking elsewhere to offset US loss. Can Asia be the answer?

After a surprising tasting, Sarah Marsh MW asks which closure is best for the aging of fine wine: cork, screwcap, or Diam?

With claims that they are lighter, faster to chill and less carbon-intensive to make than glass, aluminium bottles are the flavour of the moment.

“Imagine if you had a bottle of wine from the first barrel ever produced in France? Or Italy? Or the United States?” Or Bhutan. Yes, you read that right.

The conventional wisdom is that wine grapes can only be grown successfully between the latitudes of 30° and 50° (N or S), but this is clearly no longer the case.

Ken Wright Cellars is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Beth Kokoszka as Vice President of Sales, Western U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, and the promotion of Gene Zimmerman to Vice President of Sales, Eastern U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

"Building a brand that is both premium and culturally relevant requires breaking down some long-standing barriers," the IBest Wines founder says.

At this year’s Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York on 7 June, some of Italy’s most exciting and influential producers will be pouring their wines.

Held at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Food and Wine at UC Davis, the Winkler Dinner is our most important event as it is DEVO's only annual fundraiser.

Prospice Wines in Walla Walla has decided to wind down its operations. The winery’s tasting room will remain open through the end of 2025.

The collapse of some of the city’s most popular clubs have put a spotlight on the financial realities of nightlife.