Sam Sebastiani, Sonoma wine scion and founder of Viansa winery, dies at 84 // Bouchard Père & Fils builds Domaines des Cabottes

Samuel “Sam” Sebastiani, a prominent member of one of California’s most storied – and at times feuding – wine families, died Thursday from natural causes at his home in Sonoma. He was 84.

The cream of Bouchard Père & Fils' cuvées will be grouped into a new entity, Domaine des Cabottes, says Sarah Marsh MW.

In the second part of our interview, Breakthru Beverage Group chief executive Tom Bené discusses the super-premium end of the wine and spirits market, as well as investments in technology and talent.

Sotheby's has partnered with the Institute of Masters of Wine on a fundraising auction raising money to "support the IMW and its community".

Let’s look at some numbers.

Meet Christina Stanley, wine director at Napa's La Toque restaurant.

The newly published "Global Wine Tourism Report 2025" marks a milestone for the global wine and tourism industries. With contributions from 1,310 wineries in 47 countries, it is the most comprehensive international analysis of wine tourism to date, reflecting the sector's realities and future directions.

Under the theme “The Art of Wine Tourism”, the event explored the synergies between wine tourism, art, and culture, showcasing its role as a catalyst for innovation, job creation, and regional development.

In a scientific study exploring the emotional impact of wine capsules on consumers, it was found that nine out of 10 shoppers prefer a wine bottle with a capsule.

The beverage alcohol market saw an overall volume decline of 1% and revenue growth of 1% in 2024.

Mike Bartlett will re-join M. A. Silva USA as its General Manager, reporting to Jose Silva, CEO and son of the founder of M. A. Silva and his team.

Wine Spectator's Aaron Romano visits St. Helena for a look at Lewelling's fascinating history and its current lineup of Cabernet and more, including winemaker Haley Wight's Hayfork label.

Let’s start with certainty: you enjoy drinking wine, and so do I. And that’s where we’ll finish, I promise. In between, though, we have an earthquake to deal with: the harmfulness of what most of us have always considered a harmless pleasure.

A significant UN Political Declaration, monkeys in search of the good stuff, and Germany finally lets men into an important wine institution.

Find out why Scout Gen 5 is on TIME's list of 2025's best inventions.

Harvest fairly smooth; bulk activity ticks up

Italy’s top names will pour at the annual tasting during Vinitaly in Verona, one of the world’s biggest wine events.

Bidding opens October 10 at 3 p.m. EDT offering unparalleled access to the region and its wines. 

At the DB Conference in London, trade leaders argued that the future of wine depends on making the best more accessible, rethinking how value is delivered and adapting to changing consumer expectations.

...and the role wine should play in its pursuit.