How Social Media Propelled the ‘Cult’ Wine World Into Absurdity // Global wine tourism to hit US$138.4bn by 2033

The “cult wine” of yore still prevails.

Wine tourism is projected to hit US$138.4 billion (£103.15 billion) by 2033, becoming a major driver of global tourism as travellers increasingly shun standard sightseeing for immersive, authentic experiences such as wine tastings, harvest experiences and bike tours.

CAWG Foundation awarded $39,000 in scholarships to children of California vineyard employees pursuing higher education.

President Donald Trump has said he will hit France’s wine industry with a 100% tariff on exports to the U.S. if it does not scrap its digital services tax on U.S. technology companies.

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has lined up another divestment in the US, striking a deal to offload its Arkansas operations.

Long been the source of grapes for other wineries, Monte Rosso is producing its own estate wines and collectors are snapping them up.

Vineyard 29 sold its 17.82-acre Aida Vineyard in St. Helena to two longtime friends and wine industry partners as part of a succession plan.

The family ownership of Canadian wine producer Andrew Peller is coming to an end through a sale to property and insurance group Fairfax Financial.

Tuesday's vote follows a framework deal in July 2025.

Shipowners welcomed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said they would need more security guarantees before resuming transits.

InnoVint is weaving AI into its winery operating system—automating everything from lab analysis imports to complex work orders. Here's what that means for producers.

Verallia, Europe’s leading and the world’s third-largest producer of glass packaging, has chosen Gojob, a French pioneer in AI-powered recruitment, to improve the efficiency of its hiring processes while strengthening its employer brand internationally.

The United Kingdom makes some excellent wines, so why is it so hard to get cut-through with consumers? r

US wines have consolidated their place on the international fine wine market, a report from Liv-ex has said, showing a “clear tilt towards higher-value bottles”.

Digital channels are becoming important in drinks discovery, but consumers continue to place greater trust in human recommendation.

The new wine vertical also announces Eliza Dumais as Senior Writer as it builds toward a summer 2026 content launch.

The Media Awards recognize cookbooks, other nonfiction books, radio, podcasts, documentaries, and more

Inside the breathtaking renovation that transforms a Napa Valley landmark into a 21st-century wine destination.

The legislation enabled Christie’s to sidestep the same obscure rule enforced by the New York State Liquor Authority that cost Eataly’s wine shop in Chelsea a $500,000 fine in 2014.