WSWA Announces Cutter Smith as New Chairman // International Wine Challenge Reveals the World’s Highest Scoring Wines of 2025

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) today elected Cutter Smith, President of Eder Bros., Inc., as the association's new Chairman. Smith succeeds Dina Opici, President of Opici Family Distributing, who has completed her term as Chairwoman.

Nine countries earned a position in the top ranks, which features the wines awarded the most Champion accolades, international trophies, and national trophies.

Canberra's top wine region began as a science experiment in the 1970s, evolving into a celebrated destination.

For years, Commerce7 has empowered wineries with tools and insights to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Today, the company is taking that mission deeper with the acquisition of WinePulse, the industry’s leading reporting and analytics solution.

Growers in the region have coordinated with Cal Fire to leverage agricultural resources as a fire defense. 

The day included a roundtable with Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform James Comer (KY-01), a panel discussion opened by Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), targeted meetings with members of Congress, and a reception with remarks by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).

The EPR scheme instituted by the UK government is having “as much impact economically” as Trump tariffs for importers.

Two prominent wine-trade associations, Napa Valley Vintners and Sonoma County Vintners, are currently engaging with local legislators and the California Department of Insurance about ways to make insuring finished wine more affordable, a move that would benefit producers, consumers and distributors.

Italy’s wine sector is expected to produce 47.4m hls of wine this year.

With the province stepping in to help the industry and roller-coaster weather producing flavourful grapes, local wineries look forward to a positive season.

Early vintages in Beaujolais are renowned for their quality potential and 2025 is no exception.

Benjamen Montpetit's journey from studying biochemistry to assuming leadership of the world's top wine-science depart­ment was a natural progression.

The new leaders bring deep supplier, distributor, consumer brand, and analytical expertise to sharpen Bronco's commercial and marketing focus.

When it comes to the wine world's most expensive wines, Bordeaux seems to be trailing behind its competitors.

France retained its top spot in this year’s Liv-ex Classification report – a hierarchy of the leading labels in the secondary market wines – although Italy rose up the list and the top US wines ranked higher than any of the original Bordeaux First Growths.

After more than a century of strict state control, Sweden’s new alcohol laws allow limited direct-to-consumer sales from distilleries, breweries and vineyards.

A recent notice shared in the TTB's newsletter caught my attention with the headline "..changes to incoming and outgoing payments to the TTB".

The Wine Star Awards honor individuals and companies making outstanding contributions to the wine and spirits industry.

Wine Enthusiast honors Stoller Wine Group president for influential industry impact Gary Mortensen, Stoller Wine Group.

Over two days, the program will feature a rich lineup of sessions across multiple thematic "tracks", designed to address every facet of the contemporary wine industry.

More than 50 wineries will pour over 200 wines.