The global wine industry is facing its most significant disruption in decades. Consumption has declined since 2018, vineyard yields are down, and consumer habits have shifted toward spirits, seltzers, and cannabis-based alternatives. (Source: Eric Asimov, New York Times, Oct 14 2025) Meanwhile,...
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In an Interesting recent article in the New York Times, entitled “The Wine Business Sees a Problem: Millennials Aren’t Drinking Enough,” author Eric Asimov cites the report “State of the US Wine Industry” by Rob McMillan, industry analyst and executive VP of Silicon Valley Bank: “ … aging baby...
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Afternoon Brief: Legislation Introduced to Strengthen “American” Wine Labeling
Today, Assemblymembers Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) and Central Valley Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced legislation to require that wine labeled as “American” be made from 100 percent American-grown winegrapes...