Vineyard management giants merge, dominating Oregon wine // Vinarchy invests $100m in South Australia winemaking overhaul

Barry Belli co-founded Atlas in 2012. The company now manages nearly 20,000 acres of vineyard, including 9,000 acres in Oregon.

The Rowland Flat and Berri Estates, in the Riverland, Australia, are set for major upgrades as Vinarchy shifts its production. Meanwhile, the closure of Banrock Station and Rolf Binder's cellar doors has drawn criticism from locals and environmentalists.

Subject to Change Wine Co. in the Bay Area was on top of the world just a year ago.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has lost its major distributor in California, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), after the latter announced it will cease operations in the state.

Wine is expected to be the only major alcohol category to shrink in volume over the next decade, even as the global beverage alcohol market adds US$34 billion in value, according to new forecasts from IWSR.

Major wine portfolio restructuring sees Woodbridge and Meiomi brands sold to The Wine Group. Constellation shifts focus to $15+ premium segment. See strategic impact.

The wine industry needs to not only do more to improve labour standards across the supply chain – but also to start a conversation that acknowledges there are problems that needs to be addressed, according to a panel of experts at a recent Wine Society roundtable. 

The 90-day pause will keep wages for tipped workers at $10 per hour as the council considers whether to scrap the law meant to give those employees more financial stability.

With less than 40% of ballots returned, industry leaders call for immediate action.

An average of more than 1 million acres of idled farmland a year is a significant contributor to a growing dust problem in California that has implications for millions of residents’ health and the state’s climate.

The Wine Group has completed the sale of Simi, Meiomi and lower end Mondavi labels from Constellation Brands, aiming to diversify its portfolio while retaining some higher-end labels.

A global wine giant will close two well-known cellar doors in South Australia's key wine regions, creating uncertainty for staff.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking input on the potential establishment of a legislatively enacted Michigan wine grape commodity group after growers submitted enough signatures to pursue organization.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s director says the state is working to grow its wine industry through the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program.

While much of the United States is preoccupied with tariffs on consumer goods, there is another import worrying California wine country: tourists.

From selection to shelf, see how Sam’s Club builds Member’s Mark alcohol with member input, quality control, and innovation.

Jon Moramarco, Partner with Gomberg-Fredrikson, shares new report showing an increase in U.S. wine shipments as well as changing consumer trends in $109 billion industry.

California produces 80% of U.S. bottles, but relies heavily on imported materials to turn grapes into wine.

New York’s Senate has passed a bill to cut plastic packaging by 30%, ban toxic materials, and make producers cover waste costs.

Defra may be mulling a requirement for grapes from all English vineyards to be whole bunch picked in order to qualify for PDO status.

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