Napa Wineries Take County to Court // Do wine woes mean Constellation Brands should consider future in sector?

Three wineries have come together to sue Napa County in federal court over where they can grow grapes.

The news of Constellation Brands' expected impairment has raised questions around the value of wine in its portfolio.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of artist, musician, wine business advisor and co-founder of Global Wine Partners, Vic Motto, at his home in Florida on September 1, 2024.

Researchers show that molecularly imprinted polymers can successfully remove the acrid flavor of wildfire smoke from wine, just at the cost of some more desirable aromas.

As wine sales decline in the domestic market, some U.S. winemakers are looking for sales opportunities abroad. Here’s how to navigate the complex landscape of international exports.

While I appreciate the sentiment, please hold off on the "it's never too late" messages.

In separate development, Hoopes Vineyard seeks to dismiss state court case.

Some vintners say they are getting caught up in legislation sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that seeks to help consumers with forgotten paid subscriptions.

Although the sale of Pernod Ricard’s wine business to Accolade’s new owners will not be completed until next spring, the French group’s UK arm is already working on how to make up for the loss of a significant part of its business.

Bad weather has walloped wine production in France, with output expected to be 39.3 million hectolitres this year, down 18% from last year, the farm ministry said on Friday.

Michael Apstein reports on a study exploring associations between alcohol consumption and health in older adults, including a finding on wine with meals.

At The Wine Society’s ‘Future of Wine’ panel discussion, hosted at The Conduit in Covent Garden, experts debated the evolving landscape of wine consumption.

A new report has highlighted the important digitalisation of the wine sector, and how making the most of online tools can attract new business.

Whiny Baby’s brightly colored, chaotic packaging is so unconventional, with crown caps on still wines and front-label descriptors like “tastes like fruit punch,” that it almost feels as if it’s trolling the wine industry establishment.

Oregon’s first facility dedicated to making méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, will begin their first pick of sparkling grapes for the 2024 season at the biodynamically certified Bernau Estate Vineyard. 

In the Beaujolais wine region, harvesting for Crémants is due to begin at the very start of September then between the 5 and the 10 for still wines.

This publication pulls together some of the most illuminating conversations we had with experts and thought leaders while preparing our podcast series Inside La Place de Bordeaux, and gathers the major takeaways of a six-months in-depth exploration.

Auction Napa Valley made a triumphant return to its original format in its new venue at Far Niente.

Charles Curtis MW, Decanter's Burgundy correspondent, charts some of the new domaines and expanded projects involving high-profile figures in 2024.

Napa Valley veteran takes leadership role at acclaimed Virginia winery.