Historic Santorini vineyards struggle against climate change and tourism // Duckhorn Bucking Industry Trends With Solid Growth

Santorini vineyards: Between climate and tourism trends, the island's wine industry could be decimated within a decade, say local producers.

The Duckhorn Portfolio is in expansion mode, bringing new wines to market from Oregon and expanding its better-for-you Featherweight brand with its first red wine. The moves come amid a period of growth for the company’s $15-$25 brands.

Italy’s cuisine has been recognised with a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing, with its diverse wines deemed a part of that rich gastronomic fabric.

The sudden sale of Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle could well have been a cash-free deal.

The best bottles Eric Asimov tried this year were not always the oldest. Some were young and fresh, others were venerable. All resonated in unforgettable ways.

In Part I of a two-part series, I look at who benefits from the Wyckoffs purchasing Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Supply-demand alignment: Signs of progress?

The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) returned to Amsterdam with 8% higher attendance, with record business meetings booked.

The Spanish region famous for its Albariño wines has reported record annual sales in the US, its leading export market, amounting to US$25.8 million.

Consumers are still prioritising household necessities over alcohol, despite early signs of improved financial confidence, and moderation is continuing to normalise.

The Republic of Moldova is consolidating its position in the bottled wine industry, ranking among the top 15 global exporters by volume in 2024.

The Ontario Liberal Party is calling on the Ford government to sell off millions of dollars worth of U.S.-made liquor that could expire in storage and donate the proceeds to food banks.

One of California wine’s newest official regions is home to more than 100 vineyards. The new Bay Area tasting room features nine wineries and one cidery.

Galilee, which also includes the Golan, the Carmel range, Samaria, the coastal plain, the Negev, the valleys, and Judea are the seven major wine-producing regions in Israel.

Change is in the air. Ridge Vineyards recently announced that longtime winemaker Paul Draper was relinquishing his long-held seat as Chairman of the Board to Mark Vernon, who has served as president for the past 27 years. 

Robert Mondavi Winery is bringing its unrivalled heritage and pedigree to the attention of a new generation of trade partners and consumers.

Jindalee Road Wines and its former manager have been penalised $558,000 for illegally tapping into an irrigation pipeline and stealing water.

Even among experts the cost of water supplies is hard to pin down.

A Hill Country winery is the first in the state to land on The World's 50 Best Vineyards list.

The honor recognizes families who have continuously farmed their family’s land for more than one hundred years.