Family-owned Robledo Family Winery files for Chapter 11 as industry struggles // Napa County Farm Bureau takes deep look at vineyard regulations

Robledo Family Winery, a Sonoma Valley producer founded by the children of Mexican vineyard workers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to federal court records.

A new study finds that a large Napa County vineyard paid $1.7 million in 2025 to comply with local, state and federal regulations.

California AB 1585 would require that any wine that says "American" on its label and is produced, bottled, labeled, or sold in California be sourced 100% from American grapes. It might not be a game-changer for struggling growers or for consumer transparency, but it seems like a good start.

It does not ban imports. It does not restrict blending. It does not limit consumer choice. It simply requires that the label mean what it says.

Family Winemakers of California invites winery teams and small business owners to a hands-on Sonoma County Social Media Workshop, taking place Wednesday, May 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Smith Story Wines at Bacchus Landing.

Founded by Mike Hansen and joined by veteran winemaker Harry Hansen, the new team combines transactional expertise with decades of hands-on winery experience.

A very telling article written by Alfonso Cevola, who worked as the Italian Wine Director for Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits (Southern) for nearly 30 years, demonstrates how the wholesale tier changed their practices to worsen the bottleneck crisis for small wineries.

Bordeaux's En Primeur campaign is getting into gear, and one insider thinks buyers will be pleasantly surprised with the prices.

Champagne house Louis Roederer has begun exclusive negotiations to acquire Domaine Pierre Damoy in Gevrey Chambertin.

In conversation with Nimmi Malhotra, Sula’s founder and CEO, Rajeev Samant, discusses what Sula's acquisition of Chandon India means for the estate and the wider Indian wine industry.

Dating is on the decline in the US as costs rise, according to a new study commissioned by Maison Louis Jadot.

Restaurants in the United States are doing a booming business selling Bordeaux to their clients, especially younger ones, from New York City to D.C.

The cultivation of Piwi grape varieties has grown by ten percent in Germany in 2025 compared to the previous year. Thus, the new varieties now account for about 4,000 hectares, or four percent of the German vineyard area.

Ah, Burgundy. The faintest mention can elicit a slew of different responses: adoration, for its pure and expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays; fatigue, for its overarching dominance across wine lists; frustration, for its prices that just seem to keep climbing.

No customer for the grapes this year but don’t want to rip out the vineyard? Growers recommend strategies to idle vineyards by cutting way, way back on water and pruning.

The design of the Bakus means it can turn around in narrow headlands very effectively.

New research from University of Adelaide highlights the potential for wine dealcoholisation tech to help mitigate smoke taint.

A wine project brings history and viticulture together at the legendary Pompeii site, promising extraordinary wines and immersive experiences.

The new Alsace wine visitor centre is located just around the corner from the previous one.