Global wine leaders unite against WHO’s ‘denormalisation’ push at UN summit // The Turrentine Newsletter - Groundwork for Tomorrow: Harvest & Bulk Update

UN summit: The AIV has issued its first-ever public appeal, urging world leaders to reject the WHO's drive to ‘denormalise’ wine.

The California wine industry remains at a stark disconnect between supply and demand. As a result, the supply side of the industry continues to undergo a significant, painful transformation to reduce supply and right size inventories.

For a few years now, Mercier nurseries have been studying in Vix, Vendée, two new nematode-resistant rootstock stemming from Professor Andy Walker’s selection at the University of California, Davis – UCD GRN-1 and UCD – GRN-3.

Napa County delays update on Temporary Event Permit Ordinance as it prepares for AB 720, awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature. Bill would introduce “estate vineyard tasting” events.

It looks as if the government has done something when the actual effect might not be that different than doing nothing while saying no more is coming. It’s an outrage.

Nicholas Kimberly vividly remembers the first time he tasted organic wine made with grapes grown in New England.

A second insurance company sued Peninsula Township, arguing it shouldn't be on the hook to pay $50 million in damages owed to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula.

Several homeowners insurance companies that had either left the state or limited policies are coming back or committing to staying in California's market, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of insurance said on Wednesday.

The smoke might have cleared, but mystery still surrounds the cause of August's devastating Pickett Fire in Napa.

RMA begins posting FIP-SI smoke-day counts for crop insurance.

The first of several essays from Rioja during harvest season.

Common sense prevailed.

Winemakers optimistic as a gentle growing season brings in high-quality fruit.

Although California winemakers are already lauding the quality of the 2025 crop as “near perfect,” the growing season has been far from the norm. 

An in-depth study confirms that adults and children living in vineyard areas, are being doused in pesticide particles.

Organic growers will be left with few options to combat downy mildew.

As Champagne celebrates an exceptional vintage, recent news has been less positive for the region’s organic producers: the rate of conversions has been fairly static over the past two years.

Regeneratively farmed estate recognized for vertical organic practices from vine to bottle.

The arrival of Ornellaia winemaker Axel Heinz at the famous Margaux property raised expectations – and the wines are delivering.

Brandon Moss has joined Ackley Brands as reserve winemaker.