Afternoon Brief: Global Wine Output Subdued by Climate Shocks
Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather, the International Organization of Vine and Wine said...
Afternoon Brief: Lodi Grapegrowers Pray for Tariffs
While tariffs have wine importers running scared, growers in Lodi see them as a lifeline to save their vineyards...
Afternoon Brief: California’s Historic Rancho Arroyo Grande Under New Ownership
Rancho Arroyo Grande, a sweeping estate covering over 3,500 acres of wild country within the SLO Coast AVA, is under new ownership...
Afternoon Brief, August 31st
Campaign to Loosen Utah Liquor Laws: An ambitious attempt to liberalize Utah's liquor laws could face stiff opposition from a devout legislature...
Afternoon Brief, July 20th
LA Police Hunt Wine Shop Thieves After Major Heist: A Los Angeles fine wine retailer targeted by thieves, who sawed through the roof of its cellar room and stole precious bottles thought to be worth at least $500,000, has said a police investigation was ongoing and thanked customers for their support...
Afternoon Brief, July 11th
PD/GWSS Winegrape Assessment Set at $1.25 for 2023 Harvest: To continue funding crucial research combating winegrape pests and diseases, the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board kept the PD/GWSS Winegrape Assessment rate at $1.25 per $1,000 value for the 2023 harvest...
Afternoon Brief: E. & J. Gallo Expands Its Premium Wine Portfolio with Acquisition of the Hahn Family Wines Collection of Brands
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that it has purchased the Hahn Family Wines portfolio, complementing Gallos existing Central Coast offerings. The strategic investment includes the Smith & Hook, Hahn, and Hahn SLH brands...
Afternoon Brief, January 26th
Apprehension Abounds in U.S. Wine Industry: Grape buyers, sellers wary amid ‘aggressive’ plantings, industry leader says...
