Sotheby's and Institute of Masters of Wine debut fundraising auction // 2025: a year in review - an optimal vintage for whoever is buying

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

2025 delivered ideal weather, balanced ripening, and few heat waves — yet growers faced deep anxiety over weak grape markets and high mildew pressure. A year of great fruit and uneasy optimism for California winegrowers.

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

California winemaking team Raj Parr and Sashi Moorman have decided to sever their partnership, citing "creative differences" over how the three wineries they oversaw together are run.

Constellation Brands is "cautiously optimistic" on having "hit the bottom" when it comes to macroeconomic challenges.

It’s been a spicy topic for a California wine industry approaching economic panic: the “Wine Improvement District” — or “WID” for those actively at odds in the debate.

The European beverage market is undergoing a 'structural reset' as 71% of consumers are reducing their alcohol consumption, with a notable shift among 25-35 year olds.

While the wine market overall continues to be soft, driven by declines at the lower end, California luxury importer and marketer Demeine Estates tells SND its depletions are up 16% and distribution is up 15%.

California AB 1246 is a groundbreaking bill that introduces DtC spirits shipping to California.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced the results of a trial that used artificial intelligence (AI) at scale to see if alcohol ads are sticking to the rules.

These wineries just lost their second grape crop in five years to a wildfire in Napa Valley. This time, they hope to sue for damages.

Officials said that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Fla., had intentionally set a fire that rekindled a week later into a devastating blaze that killed 12 people.

After a series of recent challenges, Smith is back to doing what he does best: creating new brands with Real Wine that provide quality.

This Bay Area winemaker has quietly pushed the boundaries of California wine for the last 24 years.

The UK's oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd has become B Corp™ Certified, one of a handful of drinks companies that has been recognised by the global movement that champions high   social and environmental performance standards. 

WineFi , the wine investment platform, has released its wine market report for Q3 of 2025.

“Service – make sure that a task is done. Genuine hospitality makes a memory. We are in the business of making memories,” said Kristen Madsen of KM Consulting.

For a business that began life in 1986 when it was founded by Yves Awin, Mike Barratt, and Willy Siegel, Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has emerged over those years as an important cog in the UK wine industry.

Wines of Chile, in collaboration with ProChile, is proud to announce the return of its iconic Chile Wine Fest to New York City on Monday, October 20, 2025, bringing together the best of Chilean wines, piscos, gastronomy, music, and culture for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Manhattan.

Join Decanter for an extraordinary evening at OVID Napa Valley, one of Napa’s most celebrated boutique wineries, hosted by Jonathan Cristaldi.