Duckhorn to wind down Canvasback, Migration, Paraduxx, and Postmark brands // Napa County lifts expiration on microwinery program, opening door to expand access

Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards announced today that company will be winding down its Canvasback, Migration, Paraduxx, and Postmark brands.

Napa County has lifted a looming expiration on its microwinery program, setting the stage for changes that could make it easier for small wine producers to operate.

Longtime viticulture advisor and researcher Larry Bettiga will deliver the prestigious ASEV Merit Award presentation at the 2025 American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) National Conference, taking place June 16-19 in Monterey, California.

New Q1 2025 data from SipSource reveals sharp declines in both wine and spirits in the US, with volume and revenue down across the board.

Fast cars, espionage, forgery and fake blends all crop up in Swiss fraud cases involving Spanish bulk wine.

The former Los Angeles restaurateur and real estate developer followed his heart when making business decisions and was a key figure in Napa’s ‘War of the Apostrophes’.

Regional styles can often become rigid and unchanging, but some producers are kicking back against tradition and expectations.

From adapting packaging and branding, trying new flavours and scouring new markets, wine producers are working to win over Gen Z drinkers.

The new law promises a clear and effective means for wineries to better reach Arkansas consumers while remaining compliant with the state’s laws.

In summary A bill by Assemblymember Lori Wilson could help finally break the Highway 37 gridlock despite worries about harming endangered species.

Chris Yorke, CEO of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, has revealed how the Austrian industry will respond to Trump’s tariffs.

The new program will focus on continuing to build awareness for the country's wine through a series of strategic activities targeting US press, trade, and consumers.

The funds will support 11 research projects over the next three years.

Grape pomace, a waste stream from the wine and table grape industry, may improve the gut health of poultry and other animals. 

After a four-year downward trend, U.S. farm bankruptcies are on the rise again, and with uncertainties about the impacts of U.S. tariffs on export trade, there’s growing concern that the financial health of farms across the country will continue to falter. 

Farmer sentiment improved in April as long-term optimism outweighed tariff concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Field trials of cool climate wine grape cultivars are beginning to identify varieties of potential for Washington State’s Puget Sound.

At Masút Vineyard and Winery, Jake and Ben Fetzer carry on their pioneering Mendocino family’s legacy.

Tariff anxiety, a weak dollar and a so-so vintage have American wine merchants unenthused about the latest futures campaign.

The inaugural three-day live auction will revolve around large-format bottles from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Pétrus, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, Cheval Blanc, among others.

A sneak-preview of what is happening behind the scenes at DWWA judging week.

The annual Alameda County Fair Wine Competition has concluded and winners have been selected from a total of 444 submissions.