The Allure Of The Tiny Wine Bar // Federal Court in California Dismisses Winery Challenge to Shipping Laws

Tiny wine bars maximize small spaces with curated menus, intimate atmospheres and thoughtful design details. But it's hard to nail just the right ratio in a small space.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld of the Central District of California dismissed a challenge by out-of-state plaintiffs Dwinell and Buckell Family Wine to a California law that allows California wineries to sell to retailers in certain circumstances.

Constellation's decision to offload its wine resources has taken another turn and the end isn't in sight just yet.

Californian company The Wine Group has entered into an agreement to acquire several brands, facilities and more than 2,670 hectares of vineyard from Constellation.

A new report from CGA by NIQ and SIP by Pernod Ricard highlights a suite of predicted trends for the bar world in the next decade, including a growth in consumers’ desire for new hospitality experiences that can act as a digital detox.

Another U-turn from the White House: The reciprocal (punitive) tariffs imposed by the United States are to be lowered — but only temporarily, and not for China. What does this mean for the wine industry? 

The latest tariff threatens to effectively wipe out the nearly US$50 million U.S. wine trade with China, as the tax burden on American wines rockets to a staggering 218.91%.

Some farmers recovered from president’s first-term trade war and a fresh one is estimated to cost the state $6bn a year.

Leaders in Napa County visited Washington D.C. after the federal government cancelled millions of dollars worth of grants intended to help communities reduce hazard risks.

Families might rein in spending; companies can have a hard time getting funding.

Foley Family Wines & Spirits launched a $10,000 scholarship fund for women sommeliers, awarding 10 recipients at the Women's Sommelier Symposium this week in Sonoma Valley.

News of sales of brands obscured another important development at the company.

Some lawmakers in Oregon are in an anti-alcohol mood. House Rep.

Some people believe that it makes sense to have hemp intoxicating beverages regulated by the same system that regulates intoxicating alcoholic beverages. But the best way to deal with this industry is by considering alternatives.

Named after a blue-collar guy who actually preferred beer, Josh Cellars has achieved a unique position in the popular consciousness and annual sales in the multiple millions of cases. Can another brand possibly duplicate that success?

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss some of the moves commerce media players have made this year to stand out from the pack, why advertisers are investing in more or fewer media networks, and the main challenges for advertisers when it comes to working with media networks.

New mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines have been planted in South Australia’s Coonawarra wine region to help safeguard the future of Australia’s wine industry against a changing climate and disease threats.

The rise of great 100-percent meunier sparkling wines shows the region's "workhorse" grape is all killer no filler.

Star Wine List, often called the Michelin guide for the wine world, will return to New York for its third annual wine list awards on 5 May.

For precision irrigation to habitat preservation to simplified messaging, here’s how three U.S. wine brands are taking sustainability to new heights.