New Global wine consumption falls to six-decade low as inflation bites // New bill would allow New York grocery stores to sell only state-produced wine

Global wine consumption fell 3.3% last year to the lowest in more than six decades, with inflation weighing on purchasing power, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine reported.

The legislation, if passed, would allow grocery stores to sell wine that is only produced in New York State. Senator George Borrello introduced the bill, saying this would address concerns of national distributors hogging shelf space and crowding out local producers.

A pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products are adding to a growing list of headwinds keeping the risk of a recession high.

Albertsons Companies has made history as the first supermarket chain to join the US' Wine Market Council.

US wine group The Duckhorn Portfolio has named WX Brands executive Jeff Ngo as its new chief growth officer.

The Wine Spectator Wine Education Center, funded by a $10 million donation, will open this fall.

A recovering global on-trade is key to the revival of beverage alcohol across key markets, but how do you obtain a clear and consistent measure of this notoriously fragmented and elusive channel?

Higher average prices helped support overall market performance in value terms, mitigating some of the impact of reduced volumes.

Bulk market hesitantly active; grape demand slow.

Bulk wine has come a long way since the days of bargain booze, thanks in large to technological advancements.

The Paso Robles wine region is breaking sales and tourism records. Part of this has to do with the work of the Paso Robles Cab Collective.

As cellar doors open and luxury experiences unfold, both historic Maisons and passionate growers are redefining the region for modern wine lovers in the shape of Champagne tourism.

The South African wine industry wants to be part of a better and more equitable society…such things cost money, however.

President Trump suggested undocumented farmworkers will have to self-deport and apply for re-entry, a process fraught with risks, according to farm and farmworker advocates.

Industry veteran Dave Rudman joins as Partner and Managing Director.

RNDC is excited to announce the appointment of Kris Williams as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of National and Strategic Accounts (NASA), reporting directly to Taylor Sommer, Chief Sales and Execution Officer. 

How rising temperatures and shifting palates are pushing Cabernet Franc, the blending grape, to new heights.

All these observations and measurements are part of a larger mission – to ensure that the very vines that produce the region’s world-renowned wines can thrive amid the challenges of climate change, wildfires and water scarcity.

Awards ranging from $2,500-$20,000 for up to 14 recipients.

For $10 each, 11 of Vineyard Team’s most popular online courses are now re-released and approved for DPR and CCA hours!

A wine from Carmona near Seville in southern Spain has been confirmed as the world's oldest surviving wine.

The selected papers will be presented at the ASEV National Conference in June in Monterey, California. You can read both papers for free on the AJEV website.