US scraps advice on alcohol consumption limits // New law targets abandoned vineyards threatening Sonoma County farms

The prior 2020-2025 guidelines had recommended limiting consumption to 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day.

A new California law gives counties more power to force cleanup of abandoned vineyards and orchards that can spread pests and disease.

VinoCheck announced the launch of its direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine compliance platform designed to help wineries reduce risk and automate compliance work.

Another interstate shipping case could be the tipping point needed for a Supreme Court decision on the thorny issue.

Why the winery landscape is splitting in two, and why the middle is getting squeezed out.

“(We) remain dedicated to Benovia Winery and the team we’ve built here,” said one of the cofounders of Santa Rosa’s Benovia Winery.

Recent storms produced a wetter than average water year across much of California, with some places even tallying over 300% of their average rainfall through this point in the wet season.

Five days into January, we've accumulated nearly 16 inches of precipitation, which is 176% of what we'd expect for the winter to date. Just as important to how much rain we've received is how it has fallen: gradually and with breaks in-between.

And a blistering takedown of an alcohol report.

“The Dietary Guidelines’ longstanding, overarching advice is that if alcohol is consumed, it should be done in moderation. These updated guidelines, underpinned by the preponderance of scientific evidence, reaffirm this important guidance.” 

“As with past releases of the Dietary Guidelines, the newest recommendations on alcohol consumption highlight the benefits of moderation over the unfounded and alarmist notion that there is “no safe level” of alcohol consumption.”

Recent news reports suggest that the Court’s answer may come as early as this Friday, when the Court is scheduled to issue opinions on pending cases.

Barnett Winery on Spring Mountain Road won quick Planning Commission approval for growth.

With a focus on meeting the growing demand for high-end properties in the Paso Robles AVA, Vonderheide brings a wealth of experience and achievement to the VPRE team.

Founder Yoav Gilat Transitions to Executive Chairman Role to Focus on Long-Term Strategy and Brand Innovation

Dr. Andreas Brokemper, CEO of Henkell Freixenet, speaks to Amelie Maurice-Jones about navigating a mixed global drinks market in 2025: strong performances in Prosecco, Crémant and the no-alcohol category helped offset wider economic and regulatory challenges.

Beverage alcohol sales were down 5% in both volume and value terms in NielsenIQ channels in the week through December 27 compared with the previous year, with dollar sales totaling $9.4 billion on 158 million cases.

Each sleek aluminum can contains the ideal portion—approximately two glasses of wine—and features a resealable closure that preserves freshness while giving consumers flexibility and control.

A recent study has found that aluminum is a suitable material alternative to glass for wine packaging.