Georgian winemakers wish to end dependency on Russian market: 'Otherwise, we risk losing our identity' // Distinguished Vineyards Announces New California Distribution Partnership with Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits

Vladimir Putin is not making life easy for Georgian wine producers, who are heavily dependent on the Russian market.

Effective July 1, 2025.

Leadership means acting on your knowledge, not ignoring it.

The latest Bevtrac survey from ISWR highlights that Gen Z are not rejecting alcohol any more than older consumers, with findings showing in some cases they may even be pushing back against moderation.

Napa County has agreed a three-year "disaster readiness" deal with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

In the second part of our interview, Sam Glaetzer, president of Constellation’s wine and spirits division, discusses market conditions, the on-premise scene, the direct-to-consumer segment, tariffs, and other challenges and opportunities ahead for the 5.5-million-case portfolio. 

Silver Oak Cellars has announced a strategic realignment of its distributor network, partnering with RNDC, Breakthru Beverage Group, and Johnson Brothers across most of the U.S.

The partnership takes effect July 15, 2025, and marks a strategic alignment to grow Clos du Val's footprint in one of the most competitive fine wine markets in the world.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) today announced that it has ordered a $40,000 monetary penalty against alcohol manufacturer Mark Anthony Group Inc. for illegally paying retail stores to promote their products and influence alcohol sales. 

Officials say the project raises concerns about transparency, trust and the limits of the county’s winery compliance program.

Wine’s downturn is cyclical, believes Gallo CCO, Britt West, but the trade needs to make changes right now to turn the tide.

A pregnant wine writer walks into a bar…

In what is being described as a first for a French co-operative winery, Cave de Sancerre has acquired Domaine de Petit Roubié, a family-run estate located in the Hérault department of southern France.

Italy's Fantini buys Venta la Vega to boost Spain wine output.

Plus, Daniel Boulud is shaking up his restaurants and a Florentine wine window opens in Times Square.

The Vina Robles tasting room in Paso Robles now has food in the afternoon at The Eatery, an Italian menu with a wood fired pizza oven.

Georgia's skin-fermented amber wines are a flea when set against the elephant of the world's wines, but maybe they - and more specifically the way they are received - offer broader lessons.

A palimpsest is a manuscript on which the original writing has been erased to make room for new writing but of which traces of the original remain. Food is like that.

London auction house Bonhams has announced a charity collaboration with Champagne Barons de Rothschild in honour of the house’s inaugural prestige cuvée, Le Grand Clos 2019.

Part 2 of the Koch Auction series breaks down regional performance and key lots, revealing where collectors paid top premiums at this landmark wine sale.

Robinson has long been a champion of sustainability in wine, renowned for being vocal about the need to reduce bottle weights.

Justin Scheiner, Ph.D., was honored with the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, ASEV, Extension Distinction Award.