Modern Slavery in Champagne // Global Wine Glut: The Return of Crisis Distillation

French public prosecutor opens two human trafficking investigations after France shuts down grape picker accommodation sites. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Crisis distillation is back in the news. For those unfamiliar with this wine business term, crisis distillation refers to government programs that buy surplus wine and distill it into industrial al…

The beverage alcohol industry might no longer be strictly viewed as a “boys’ club,” but there are a minority of women leading organizations in the space. However, the number of women-led wineries, breweries and distilleries is on the rise, which – as we’ll explain – is likely a very positive thing for the industry.

According to a September 20, report in the Australian Financial Review, Pernod Ricard “has mandated two investment banks to conduct a strategic review of its Australia and New Zealand business, which is expected to lead to a change of control before the end of the year.” Reading time: 2m

Unless Congress is able to pass an appropriations bill in the next few days, the U.S. government is set to shut down all nonessential services effective October 1, 2023. This will include (among many other agencies) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which will impact the beverage alcohol industry.

The Agricultural Labor Relations Board has opened an investigation into the company.

Here, in the first of three articles, I discuss what has gone well for Washington wine and/or what the state innately has going for it.

There has been little change in the trajectory of the U.S. wine market over the past three months. The good news is that the contraction in wine sales does not appear to be steepening. The less good news is that there are no tangible signs of improvement either — the market seems to have settled into a state of steady decline.

As of this writing there is still the possibility of a government shutdown going into effect on October 1st. If that does happen it would mean that TTB staff

Starting January 1, 2024, wine and distilled spirits products will be added to the California Beverage Container Recycling Program (BCRP). The Bottle Bill will require beverage containers to have a California Redemption Value (CRV) ranging from $0.

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In the competitive world of wine, it's not just about what's inside the bottle that counts but the entire experience that accompanies it. From the elegance of the packaging to the personalized touch of branded materials, everything contributes to a unique experience that captures the essence of your

While California experienced multiple destructive floods in 2023, experts say the water year also ended on a high note with most counties completely free of dro

By 2030, the CO₂ emissions of the Australian wine sector are targeted to be reduced by more than 40%. A new guide aims to chart the course to a more sustainable future and offer solutions for all players in the value chain. Reading Time: 1m 30s

Kurtis Ogasawara is creating wines from the Napa Valley producer’s To Kalon vineyards by working with them block-by-block

Michael Keenan of Robert Keenan Winery on growing grapes and making wine on Spring Mountain

A standout estate on 130 acres in Napa, CA—complete with a cabernet vineyard—just hit the market for $22 million. The sprawling property boasts two parcels with a pair of bold, all-white, contemporary homes, situated atop Mount Veeder.

The fine wine investment landscape has shifted in favour of the buyer. The experts at OenoGroup explain how to take advantage.

Rosé wine has risen in popularity with the French as young people move away from traditional red wines and towards a glass of chilled pink.

Robert Joseph takes a different view of how attractively-priced wines are perceived. Reading time: 4m

The Champagne 2023 harvest has broken records with its generosity as producers navigated a complex balance between ripeness and disease pressure.

The current forecast for Spain estimates a mere 34m hectoliters, with the steepest losses seen in the hottest cultivation areas. Reading time: 1m 15s