As US Demand Drops, California Worries About an Excess of Grapes // First Circuit Affirms In Part, Sends Back for More Evidence in Rhode Island Retail Direct Shipping Challenge

California’s wine producers are sitting on a grape surplus and not because of big harvests. US consumers are buying less wine. Jeff Siegel reports. Reading time: 5m 15s

The First Circuit ruled on the appeal of a challenge to Rhode Island retail shipping laws. The opinion was authored by Circuit Judge Selya and affirms part of the state win below, but also sends back for additional fact-finding on several parts of the challenged statutes.

Recent research on how people choose wines does show some national differences.

Today's news is that at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Wine Competition in Hong Kong, a low-quality bottle found in a supermarket won an incredible gold medal, complete with the option to purchase stickers to put on the bottles. Moreover, according to the judges' words, it was considered a win

A company that ‘turned a blind eye’ to the law by running an illegal quarrying business in a wine growing area protected for valuable soils has been fined $52,500.

Friends and colleagues have since suggested other modes of transportation — like riding on horseback

A vineyard’s multimillion-dollar price tag might seem like a lot of money, but it’s a surprisingly good deal for some, said Alan DeVries, a southern Oregon broker for Cascade Hasson

Winemakers prosper in Yamhill-Carlton AVA

Moving into his third harvest, Herzog Wine Cellars Director of Winemaking and Operations David Galzignato decided to expand the talent roster in the winemaking department. His first move was to promote former Assisstant Winemaker Alicia Wilbur to Production Winemaker. Her new role gives her much bigger scope to be hands on

One of the best known Californian consultant winemakers is Paul Hobbs. He began making wine at Mondavi in the late 1970s, and is now making his own wines from various corners of the world, including Argentina, France, California and New York State.

Maui Wine miraculously escaped the devastation. But like so many tourism-reliant businesses, the road to recovery will be long and hard.

Wine producers from France and Italy to Greece and Georgia are counting the cost of heavy downpours. Reading Time: 1m 15s

There is nothing in life quite as unsettling as realizing you’re becoming your father. Only, instead of yelling at the football game because the Vikings are, once again, losing to the Packers, you are yelling at the comments section of a New Yo...

Wineries pay extra for the convenience of glass bottles delivered in pre-packed boxes, while bulk glass provides significant savings and flexibility. With

Should RI consumers be allowed to have wine shipped from out-of-state directly to their doorstep?

The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) released the following statement from its President David Parker concerning the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Anvar v Dwyer that Rhode Island’s ban on wine shipments from out-of-state retailers is discriminatory.

Wine lists in many Sydney restaurants favour wines from overseas or other states at the expense of the local industry.

As summer draws to a close, wine has proven increasingly popular in UK pubs, restaurants, and bars, but spirits sales continue to slump, according to CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker.

From low alcohol to issues with rot and ripening, Caroline Henry reports on this year's Champagne harvest. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

2023 might produce one of the highest quality vintages for Portugal's Symington Family Estates.

France's wine industry now acknowledges the need to reduce the size of its vineyards. Reading time: 1m 10s

Charles Sturt's 'Vineyard of the Future' program will create a hub for innovation and transformation of the Australian wine industry, in collaboration with industry, with a focus on research and education.