Santa Rosa acquisition gives French wine equipment maker its first US production facility // Smallest vintage in 25 years reflects market pressures and seasonal conditions

Pellenc Group expands its North American footprint with its U.S. arm’s acquisition of Santa Rosa winery equipment makers P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company.

Australia’s 2026 winegrape crush fell to 1.27 million tonnes – its smallest since 2000 – but the reduced national crop did not result in stronger grape prices according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2026 released today.

Delaware finally legalized direct wine shipping, but critics say restrictive rules and high fees make the new law more obstacle than opportunity for wineries and consumers.

Washington and Oregon have issued separate reports that paint a similar picture of a reset underway in the Northwest wine industry.

The Michelin Guide has introduced a ‘Grape Selection’ rating for wine estates that has rolled out for its first region, Burgundy, but is already facing some backlash from producers. 

The Calistoga-area Castello di Amorosa winery and Water Audit California announced they have settled their differences.

According to one Napa insider, the local wine industry is facing a drastic downsizing.

CAWG President Natalie Collins discusses wine industry recovery, marketing, bulk .....1585 and the outlook for California winegrape growers.

Buyer caution persists; Northern Hemisphere vines advance apace.

Cornell’s July Long Island grape report highlights increased downy and powdery mildew risk after recent rainfall.

US buyers have re-engaged in the fine wine market in the second quarter of the year, the lasts data from Liv-ex shows, offsetting Asian buyers, who have taken “more of a backseat”.

Aluminium is practical, recyclable and, for wines drunk young, the ideal container. Better still – high-quality options are increasingly available

Boxed wines continue to evolve their packaging, most recently with single-serve formats.

July 8 was a particularly tense day for winegrowers in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or.

Firefighters were continuing to mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines around the wildfire burning east of Santa Rosa.

There are hundreds of wine clubs in Napa Valley and they are all relatively similar: Members pay for a few discounted shipments of wine a year and access to special wines and winery events, like pick-up parties (which often cost more money). 

With beer and Giada-approved focaccia.

Leslie Hennessy Jr., a wine industry leader who became a familiar voice to wine enthusiasts throughout Sonoma Valley as host of the weekly radio program “Wine Around with Hennessy” on KSVY 91.3 FM, died last month. He was 79.

Remembering this longtime supporter of Santa Barbara wine country; plus, numerous upcoming wine & food events and stories you may have missed.

Decanter remembers acclaimed actor-turned-winemaker Sam Neill, who passed away on 13 July 2026, alongside a recent interview with the Two Paddocks founder on his longstanding love of food and wine.