In Middle-Tier Mega-Deal, RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy It in Seven Markets (Developing) // Old Vine Registry vineyard registrations double in year to 9,400

Less than one year after Republic National Distributing Company’s catastrophic collapse in California, the country’s second-largest wine and spirits wholesaler will sell a portion of its national operation to the country’s largest beer distributor: Reyes Beverage Group.

The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest database of historic vine plantings, has announced that it has reached 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries to date.

A new leadership team has been appointed for the Washington giant, following the sale of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to The Wyckoff Family in December.

Even Wine Country’s most prolific wine companies have been impacted by the wine industry’s downturn. 

As a structural correction in the wine industry enters its third year, the effects on North Coast equipment makers and other businesses that serve wineries and vineyards are accumulating.

Of the three pillars of sustainability, the economic factor is perhaps the one that is most easily overlooked by wine businesses, reports Tom Bruce-Gardyne.

With the expected continuing market correction of the alcohol beverage industry to consumer demand, wine producers are preparing for potential bankruptcies or shuttering of trade purchaser businesses at the distribution and retail levels.

Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.

"Managing inventory and cashflow is the name of the game right now"

Back in December, we created a flowchart to map out the US tariff regime, which has become increasingly complex and convoluted due to President Trump’s tariff actions under Sections 232, 301, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 

Though the wine industry has faced declining sales, surplus inventory and vineyard losses in recent years, several signs point to an improving marketplace.

Australian Grape & Wine is part of the new Trade Diversification Network (TDN) established by the Federal Government to support Australian exporters to diversify and grow into new markets.

Nearly 75% of Canadians back an ongoing ban on U.S. liquor with the maker of Jack Daniel's calling the boycott worse than a tariff.

Quality fruit and informed decisions keep the industry moving forward.

The Central Oregon Winegrowers Association announced Tuesday that it has submitted an application to establish a federally recognized American Viticultural Area in Central Oregon.

A Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter find in Turlock back in August 2024 has led to an expanding quarantine in Stanislaus County.

Lleida-based winery Raimat has constructed the largest natural gravity-based water treatment plant in Europe, creating 40,000m2 of wetlands in the middle of its vineyards that can purify 80,000 litres of water per day.

From the State Water Board: Recent changes to the Water Code have created a streamlined noticing process for those seeking a temporary water transfer approval from the State Water Resources Control Board (Board).

A report of the U.S. Congress asks some pretty significant questions as to the basis for Canada's current approach to generating alcohol and health advice.

World Health Organization official says “More affordable alcohol drives violence, injuries and disease.”