U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge // Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association to Dissolve

A record-low 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol, as a majority now believe moderate drinking is unhealthy.

After decades of supporting the region’s viticultural community, the Monterey Winegrowers Council (also known as the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association MCVGA) has announced that it will begin the process to dissolve as a nonprofit organization.

Treasury Wine Estates has posted a 16% rise in annual underlying profit, driven by strong Penfolds sales in China and solid performance in its US arm.

The recent discovery of phylloxera in the Canary Islands puts the region's ungrafted vineyards – and the local viticultural heritage – at risk.

Smaller volume crush, good quality anticipated.

From introducing tailored, AI-generated messaging to forgoing influencer content, here’s how wineries are evolving their marketing strategies in 2025 and beyond.

Canadian and Australian wine professionals are exercised about the number of wines big retailers currently sell, or may be about to offer, under their own labels.

Let me peel back the curtain a moment, and share with you the two topics that have interested this wine + data audience the most over the past month or so.

The Penfolds maker appointed Breathru Beverage Group as its distributor for the US state in July.

Wayfarer is proud to announce a new partnership with Grapevine Wine Brokers as its exclusive distributor in California.

Industry advocates insist a proposed fee that could be charged to consumers at wineries isn’t ‘a tax,’ even though it needs government approval. So what do we do?

To combat the doom and gloom plaguing the wine industry right now, many regions have established Wine Improvement Districts (WIDs) to help producers band together and expand their marketing reach as one unit.

A routine Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting August 5 included a small agenda item that might have big consequences for the future of the Wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA.

The OIV has underlined the role of science and global cooperation in addressing the wine sector’s most pressing challenges.

Grapes such as Forcada, Moneu, Pirene and Gonfaus – once nearly lost to phylloxera and agricultural changes – are not only restoring biodiversity but also offering exciting potential for a changing climate.

We chat with celebrated restaurateur and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey after he won the Julia Child award and yet another James Beard medal.

Foley Family Wines & Spirits has assembled a wide portfolio of premium brands across both the wine and spirits categories.

Wine may not be essential for survival, but its cultural, historical, and symbolic value makes it more than just a luxury drink.

The positivity and enthusiasm of this next generation of wine industry participants was both comforting and uplifting.