Wine in the US: A fraught evolution // USA Has Become the World’s Leading Market by Value

Despite the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 and improved wine quality since the 1970s, the US has been slow to embrace wine as part of its everyday culture.

The U.S. economy more than held its own, growing by 2.5% in 2023, on the back of an increase of 1.9% in 2022.

The Bordeaux 2023 campaign en primeur has seen a “hopeful first step in resetting en primeur prices” despite a rather “lacklustre” reception.

Shares of the Australia-based Treasury Wine Estates skyrocketed today after it confirmed its guidance for FY24.

Wineries are working together to ensure properties are fire safe by fostering a resilient, fire-aware community.

Wait a second... there is white wine in Lodi?

“Though Vinexposium is a series of B2B events, where the wine trade convene each year, everything that happens here benefits the end wine consumer,” stated CEO Lameyse.

Following a decline in global beverage alcohol sales in 2023 and tough trading conditions so far in 2024, IWSR has predicted a gradual recovery from 2025.

Though fueled by high heat, the Crystal Fire lacked the extreme winds of catastrophic wildfires in the past and was partially contained within hours.

The news came during the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Annual Smoke Summit.

While US consumers remain resistant to price increases, easing costs of raw materials such as agave and wood for barrels, helped Brown Forman to achieve earnings per share of US$0.56 in its fourth quarter to the end of April.

Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fueling problematic drinking, according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown.

Why you should turn green over the farmer’s share of the produce food dollar.

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It is important to understand the regulatory framework underpinning the regulations --- whether choosing the appropriate processing aid as a winemaker or bringing a new processing aid to market in the United States.

The EU wants to set up a group of experts to develop support measures for viticulture.

Thierry Gaudillère has won a second consecutive Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year award for his tableau scene of the harvest in Burgundy.

Bouvier’s Trailblazer profile focuses on her career journey and highlights her business successes and commitment to create space for women in the wine industry.

Water is a precious resource in drought-prone California, and its use in agriculture is rightfully a contentious topic.

At the May meeting of the California Water Commission, the Commission was updated on the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.