Inside NYC’s Wine Retail Apocalypse: How Tariffs, Pot and Ozempic are Decimating Wine Retailers // Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

The American wine retail scene is going through major changes driven by shifting tastes, economic challenges, new technology, and evolving cultural habits. This evolution is perhaps nowhere more evident than in New York City, long considered the epicenter of fine wine commerce in the United States.

Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has opened a new in-house winemaking production facility in South Australia’s Barossa Valley.

Auction Napa Valley raised a remarkable $6.5 million to benefit Napa Valley Vintners' Youth Wellness Initiative.

The wine industry isn't all about magical experiences in the vineyard and winery – for some it is a nightmare.

It’s a story made for Hallmark Channel: Tired of the hustle in Hollywood, a screenwriter returns to his sleepy hometown, realizes the story of his career was right in front of him all along and decides to tell it through the revitalization of his family’s historic wine business. 

The facility previously served as a satellite winery for Purple Brands, which is headquartered in nearby Petaluma.

Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV) has completed its acquisition of Tenuta Rapitalà, located in western Sicily, with second generation owner Laurent Bernard de la Gatinais stepping down from his position at the winery.

The first quarter sales performance for UK drinks manufacturers has shown an uptick in profitability, according to new data.

With annual U.S. volume of approximately 1.85 million cases, according to Impact Databank, Illinois-based Terlato Wines ranks among the leading wine marketers in the premium-and-above segment.

China and French brandy producers have reached a preliminary agreement on pricing, a key development in Beijing’s anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports that signals easing tensions between the two sides.

The Michigan wine industry is poised to make an economic impact of nearly $9 billion this year, according to the latest figures from Wine Economic Impact Study.

Companies are freezing hiring and investment to deal with shifting tariff policies. ‘Even Trump doesn’t know what Trump will do next.’

By rejecting popular—and profitable—trends, Emidio Pepe became one of the most iconic names in Italian wine.

Laughing Gems is a new-ish wine label pushing boundaries and pouring quaffable glasses for Baydestrians.

Wine Folly, the award-winning wine education platform, has partnered with Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona to deliver professional wine training to the hotel’s staff.

MW exams are done (again), for another year at least.

Or, times are a-changin' (whether we want it or not).

Sherry has a history of booms and busts, and what it needs today is stability to build a foundation for the future.

Beauty and booze may seem worlds apart, but the US$1bn acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand offers sharp lessons for drinks marketers.

To further support our community members, NYWGF is once again providing small grants designed to ensure those opportunities are taken advantage of to their full potential.   

The Australian grape and wine sector is being called to rally behind a new message reframing how domestic consumers connect with Australian wine.