Pound strength creates opportunity in Californian fine wine // Governor Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project is single most effective action for California’s sustainable water future, study finds

With pound sterling trading near its strongest levels against the US dollar in almost a decade, European fine wine buyers are enjoying a rare currency advantage.

New report reinforces the need for this critical project to be completed quickly.

As the text of a trade agreement comes together, European Union negotiators haven’t persuaded the Americans to cut alcohol tariffs to zero.

A new generation of leaders is stepping forward to guide the Lodi wine region into the future.

By signing HB 187, the Governor puts wine-loving Delawareans into a state of confusion and frustration, as the promised direct shipping will not play out as anticipated.

Global wine consumption is at its lowest for a long time.

Winemakers and experts express concern over long-term impacts on tradition and quality amid shifting weather patterns in France.

English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber says it is expecting a top-quality 2025 vintage following a warm and sunny spring, then a hot and dry June.

In one week, the white and rosé wines have gained 2 degrees of potential alcohol and must be harvested without further delay. Fearing that the storms will now cause the berries to burst and rot, some cooperatives are also bringing in reds.

Leafroll is a devastating viral disease of grapevines that has profoundly changed viticultural practices in the Lodi district and beyond with the invasion of the vine mealybug.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced today that it is awarding over $3.6 million in funding for projects to support research, development, and implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) systems and practices, sustainable pest management (SPM) demonstration projects, and efforts to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat.

Wine is no longer just about France or Italy. Asia is stepping up as a promising new wine region.

Lot.1 is a new premium Brunello di Montalcino whose inaugural vintage, 2019, comes with a hefty €190 price tag and no small amount of ambition from its winemaker Santiago Marone Cinzano.

Last 12-month consumer spending on Beverage alcohol: $418.4 billion (+3.2%).

With declining alcohol consumption in the U.S., what is the impact on wine businesses?

"Tell your story!" It's the rallying cry echoing through every marketing conference, every brand positioning workshop, and frankly, every LinkedIn feed you scroll through these days.

Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025

‘Lively.’ ‘Linear.’ ‘Textured.’ You see words like these all the time on the tasting notes tacked to wine store shelves. But what kind of note really sells a bottle? Lettie Teague helps you read between the lines and shop smarter.

After nearly three years of reviewing for Decanter, North America Editor Clive Pursehouse tastes his first 100-point wine – an Oregon Chardonnay.