U.S. Wine Industry Surpasses $107 Billion In 2023 Sales // Open all hours: a new era for fine wine and spirits retailing

Lately, the news headlines about the U.S. wine industry have been rather bleak, but a new report shows that total wine dollar sales were actually up in 2023, and have risen by 43% since 2018.

Fresh retail ventures from Sotheby’s, Berry Bros. & Rudd and Justerini & Brooks are testament to the changing relationship between traditional wine and spirits businesses and their customers, as Richard Woodard discovers. 

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It's a gathering of the most committed anti-alcohol crusaders in the country.

The Santa Barbara Vintners has renewed its campaign for a Wine Business Improvement District, a growing standard for how distinctive wine regions support.

The wine market’s decline could reverse in the next decade, a new report suggests.

Riboli Family Wines has appointed Brian Benson to lead the new San Simeon Estate Winery as Associate Winemaker.

This celebrated winery from the Abruzzo region in Italy has been on a celebratory tour to tell customers and journalists more about what makes them tick.

The second issue of the report, prepared by Sonoma State University, offers a fresh perspective on current landscapes, opportunities, and challenges facing industry leaders today.

Japan is regarded as an attractive market by experts, characterised by a high appreciation for quality and a high price level.

The case looks to be headed to the Board of Supervisors.

A French court on Wednesday has ordered the confiscation of nine chateaux in Bordeaux owned by Chinese property tycoon Qu Naijie.

We cannot expect to attract new wine consumers unless we meet them at the start of their journey and then help them explore further.

Should you care if your wine boasts a chintzy gold sticker?

Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW selects over 150 star wines for the cellar from the Ribera del Duero region, as part of The Spain Report 2024.

Icon wines are known to sit in a separate global category but what of terroir-focused mid-priced niche wines?

Scouting and adjusted approaches for variable crop damage.

Annual event helps California’s small farms thrive by providing needed information and ideas.

On Thursday, May 23rd, we will present a program on barrels and oak alternatives as winemaking tools. The seminar will take place at the UC Davis Conference Center, from 9 AM-4 PM. 

Topics include vineyard water stress versus heat stress, canopy cooling, and drought stress.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to communicate, and communicate about wine. Very few have any evidence. So let's look at some.

The crucial role of marketing in driving growth are particularly relevant to the wine and spirits industry.