The complexities of US cross-state-border AVAs // Vino in Wartime

When it comes to cross-state-border AVAs, what is the impact on both regional marketing and labelling laws?

Despite EU sanctions aimed at stopping the attacks on Ukraine, Russians are still enjoying Prosecco and even pricier imported wines.

Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros, was the keynote speaker at North Bay Business Journal’s annual Wine Industry Conference.

95% of Sonoma County’s vineyards are certified-sustainable. Here’s why that’s controversial.

A new alliance of wine brands is launching a push for sustainable packaging solutions across the US wine industry.

What makes consumers in India a prime, yet largely untapped, resource for wine brands.

The declines saw shipment value fall to its lowest level since 2020, while shipment volume approached 2019 levels.

CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years.

Champagne on the secondary market tends to be dominated by vintage champagne, however, the investment potential of non-vintage (NV) Champagne has the potential for growth.

The Bordeaux 2023 vintage looks set to be the best opportunity to purchase En Primeur since the 2019 vintage (released 4 years ago).

Soft, strong, and very, very long. No, not really.

Women are increasingly abusing alcohol, says Kara Alaimo, who argues society needs to reckon with how it treats women as well as how we talk about alcohol.

A new study has suggested that Grüner Veltliner could be successfully grown in Pennsylvania and become a signature grape for the area.

Located in Bendigo, Central Otago, the vineyard experienced a cooler than average season with lower than usual ‘growing degree days’ (GDD).

Stephane Derenoncourt reminds me of one of those characters Alfred Hitchcock might dream up – the man who arrives in a town with nothing but a cheap suitcase and a few dollars in his pocket.

WSET held its annual graduation ceremony and prize reception yesterday at the Guildhall in the City of London.

When Hospice du Rhône announced it was visiting the Walla Walla Valley, it was met with excitement among lovers of Rhône varieties.

Early bird pricing has ended for the WineBusiness PACK Design Awards, but entries can still be submitted through May 16. 

Rioja Somm’er School is a new initiative that gives sommeliers and on-trade buyers the chance to take a deep dive into what the region can offer.

These courses explore essential subjects like soil health, pest management, nutrition, and climate change.

The 2023 award, recognising an exceptional contribution to expanding the world of wine, goes to Sonal Holland MW, DipWSET, India’s first and still only Master of Wine.

Rich Olsen-Harbich began pioneering sustainable winegrowing techniques decades before it was cool.