Cuts Could Leave AI in Charge of Wine // Trump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’

Federal cutbacks have left the agency charged with regulating wine, beer and spirits facing a huge workload.

President says EU imports to US will be subject to levy from 1 June as markets slump in reaction to ‘major escalation’.

The Chinese government has imposed a sweeping ban on alcohol at official meals in its biggest crackdown on extravagance in public life.

Under the bill, employees would be eligible for an annual income tax deduction of $25,000 for some types of cash tips.

The industry reaches into all corners of the United States economy, employing 927,030 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers and generating $42.0 billion in wages. It directly generates $138.4 billion in national economic activity.

The reshaping of Australia’s wine sector could be about to undergo yet another phase, if speculation in the country’s leading newspaper, The Australian, is to be believed.

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) is set to add about 100 new roles in the Texas market as part of a strategic reinvestment in its operations.

Australian Vintage is also taking over the distribution of Burch Family Wines’ Howard Park Wines in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada.

A look at how Singapore functions as a wine market by Sarah Wong.

Consumers looking to toast the weekend ahead (the last bank holiday until August) can take advantage of some deep Champagne discounts, reports Giles Fallowfield.

Tariff relief offers short-term breather; long-term uncertainty remains.

Elaine Chukan Brown speaks with Drinks Trade after hosting the final masterclass of California Wines’ first Australian Trade Tour.

Opolo Vineyards today announced the release of the America's first official varietal bottling of Vranac - a classic Balkan grape variety prized for its dark color, deep textures and intense flavor profile.

Aligoté was first recorded in Bourgogne in the 17th century, but it’s only in the last decade or so that it has been taken seriously.

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) 50th Annual Celebration was a night to remember—not just for its milestone anniversary, but for the presentation of a brand-new honor: the NVG Lifetime Achievement Award.

Founder Jim Bernau is stepping back from his role at Willamette Valley Vineyards, bringing in Wine.com founder and longtime friend Mike Osborn to lead the largest vineyard in the Salem area.

WHO’s latest call for higher alcohol taxes risks targeting the wrong problem with the wrong tool. A broader, evidence-based approach is needed to address alcohol harm without punishing responsible consumers or undermining cultural and economic heritage.

Join us in Monterey, California, on June 18 as internationally recognized physician, researcher and winemaker Dr. Laura Catena takes the keynote stage.

The disgraced real estate investor was arrested in a Napa parking lot early Thursday morning. He faces seven counts of wire fraud and single counts of money laundering and obstruction of justice.

The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China has selected a favourable Penfolds case for inclusion in its Reference Case Library, cementing its role as an important part of China’s judicial history.

New research reveals that the hospitality sector now has the lowest hourly pay of any UK industry. Despite contributing £93 billion to the economy in 2023, hospitality wages have fallen 10% in the past year.

WSWA further advocates for the permanent extension of the enhanced estate tax exemption, acknowledging the unique generational challenges faced by family-owned businesses.