What Charles Darwin and 'Blood of Gods' Get Right About Wine // Fowles Wine's BatNav system could save millions

… And why the wine industry’s cringey approach to ‘progress’ and ‘inclusion’ has to stop.

A $500,000 Coles Nurture Fund grant being used to develop a natural pest control system that could save the wine industry millions.

The value of SLO County wine grapes dropped by a staggering 40% in 2024, and locals in the industry have seen a glut of grapes and bulk wine on the market over the last year.

After suffering from declining sales and selling off assets, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is no longer owned by private equity.

Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), alongside Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) in introducing the Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act.

Jonathan Cristaldi presents some of Napa Valley's legacy family wineries where the next generation is starting to taking the helm.

Ayrshire-headquartered wine importer Alliance Wine has revealed its fine wine sales have shown significant growth since its acquisition of H2Vin – a 30% boost year on year.

Georgian wine exports to the U.S. have increased at a 15.5% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2024.

AB 1246 will allow out-of-state distillers to ship spirits directly to California consumers starting Jan. 1, 2026.

The move expands the reach of the Graham Norton, Invivo X SJP and Invivo branded wines as the group seeks renewed momentum in key markets.

A sweeping UK Government reform pledging 50,000 more apprenticeships has put hospitality centre stage, promising fresh routes into work for young people. Yet industry leaders warn that without meaningful support for struggling businesses, the scheme risks unravelling.

Two initiatives from Washington announced on Monday could help California farmers.

South Africa’s wine industry has seen a drop in vineyard area and rising costs, leaving a small share of producers profitable.

Resiliency strategies to overcome challenges facing the Canadian grape and wine sector.

In New Zealand's biggest wine region, organic practices are being abandoned and in California, winemakers are giving up biodynamic certifications.

Bosworth Wines – the first certified organic producer in McLaren Vale – is celebrating 30 years since embarking on the conversion to organic in 1995.

With a new generation of consumers unsold on eyewateringly high price tags, Roger Morris finds out how Napa Valley is preserving its luxury leadership position. 

The rise of cordials and aperitifs, tiny pours and tasting menus, and more.

To date, 2025 is a year that saw reviews and coverage of several thousand wines reviewed from Spain, France, California, and Eastern Europe and with the release of this list, it marks the 41st Tasting Report of the year.

This is a good starting point if you're new to East Coast wine.