Oregon Anti-Alcohol Advocates Introduce HB 3197 Beer & Wine Sales Tax // Weighing Up the Big Beasts of Wine and Liquor

HB 3197 states the additional revenue is needed for youth prevention, yet youth drinking is at an all-time low, a trend that’s occurred for more than two decades as existing prevention programs are working.

Turbulent trading conditions have hit alcohol producers' bottom lines. So how are some of the bigger guys doing?

Napa Valley Nate Weis takes over from Trevor Durling at an iconic Cabernet Sauvignon winery that has shown improvement in recent vintages.

Napa County isn't just trying to stop public tastings, it's now also targeting vital trade visits.

As the Washington wine industry contracts, it also finds areas of opportunity.

Perelada castle in the heart of Emporda became host to a pan-European congress on Monday (24 March) as the first-ever Mediterranean Wine Symposium took place.

Italian wine and spirits exports to the United States are stalling due to the uncertainty over possible tariffs that President Donald Trump could impose in the coming weeks, trade group Federvini said on Wednesday.

Yet another year of falling sales is hitting Champagne hard, with exports and domestic consumption down.

Dr Laura Catena of Catena Zapata will not comply with the requirement for cancer warning labels.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ignored calls from industry leaders and opposition MPs to cut wine and spirits duty when she delivered her Spring Statement.

As labor becomes even scarcer, even ultra-premium wineries are expected to turn to mechanical harvesters. Will wine quality suffer?

The University of Minnesota Horticulture Research Center (HRC) in Excelsior, Minn., breeds new varieties of wine and table grapes that can withstand cold Minnesota winters.

A single bottle of Cahors Malbec once again reminds Andrew Jefford of the greatness of the Lot Valley red wine region.

Tucked into an alleyway in the heart of Paso Robles is Indigené Cellars — a small business that’s making a big impact with its nationally recognized wines and philanthropic mission.

The international group Crealis, specializing in closure solutions for wine and spirits, is proud to announce the appointment of Enrico Bracesco as the new CEO. 

Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five wine auctions in the country, returns for its 38th year of fundraising in May and August 2025.

Sonoma County Vintners and presenting sponsor American AgCredit are thrilled to announce that the auction lots for the 11th annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction (SoCoBA) are available for viewing at SoCoBarrelAuction.com.

The theme of the Meininger’s Wine Conference 2025 was how to boost wine sales. Felicity Carter reports.

“Building educational programmes that balance wine knowledge and business skills is critical for the future of our industry.”