Wine Spectator Refuses to Compromise Blind-Tasting Standard for Bordeaux First-Growths // The Randall Wine Group buys Australian Vintage’s Lyndoch winery

Why have some of Bordeaux's most famous wineries not been reviewed recently? Because they will only allow their wines to be reviewed non-blind at the château.

Australian Vintage has sold its Lyndoch vineyard to The Randall Wine Group’s Seppeltsfield company for an undisclosed amount.

As a strike by LCBO store workers persists, a memo sent out by the LCBO asking shippers to stop pickups of product is causing fear and confusion among agents that facilitate the importation of wine and spirits.

More cases of spirits such as vodka and whisky than of wine are set to be sold globally, a report from the World Spirits Alliance predicted on Wednesday, as drinking preferences have shifted.

Harvest is fast approaching and wine growers throughout California are struggling to sell their grapes to wineries.

As wine leaves behind its modernist and postmodernist eras, a survivor from Colares reminds Hugh Johnson of what wine does best.

WineCap’s Q2 2024 report has revealed key data on macroeconomic influences, the Bordeaux 2023 En Primeur campaign, top-performing wines and the Q3 outlook.

Maison Ruinart has released its first new cuvée in 20 years, which will be positioned as the "future of the current Blanc de Blancs".

Ripped out vines, abandoned vineyards – what is going on with the California wine industry?

At 4 a.m. in Lodi, Alex Noriega climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air curtain burner for smokeless burning.

A new, large scale, multi-year study is poised to collect an extensive and comprehensive set of data on the impact of combined regenerative practices on soil health.

The Refošk variety has natural acidity that could help Bordeaux winemakers adapt to climate change, according to wine consultant Nicolas Vivas.

New York drinks communications powerhouse Colangelo & Partners has added former Amorim Cork marketing head Carlos de Jesus to its ranks.

While digital advertising offers numerous benefits and growth opportunities, many wineries and distilleries remain hesitant to fully embrace this modern marketing approach.

Significant strides have been made in managing California's groundwater resources. However, the path to effective implementation has been fraught with challenges.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has opened the NAW Legal Policy Center (LPC), which will pursue litigation and advocate for a regulatory environment in support of business innovation and economic growth. 

As the sparkling and Champagne wine categories continue to be one of the few areas in the wine category in growth, on and off-trade buyers are constantly looking for new areas to exploit.

Looking ahead to 2034, the projected size of the industry is USD 3.5 billion, indicating a positive growth trajectory.