Afternoon Brief: How Benchmark Wine Group Became a $45M Rare Wine Powerhouse

As much of the wine retail industry is struggling amid flat sales and shifting consumer preferences, one company stands apart: Benchmark Wine Group...
Afternoon Brief: Ninth Annual Willamette Valley Wine Auction Captivates Trade and Collectors Alike

The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Ninth Annual Willamette Valley Wine Auction, held May 1415, 2025...
Afternoon Brief, March 4

Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says: Arizonas Out-of-State Wine Restrictions Dont Discriminate, Ninth Circuit Says Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona.. Retailers that ship directly to consumers must have a physical storefront in the state, but a panel said the requirement doesnt unfairly burden businesses based outside Arizona...
Afternoon Brief: Wine Labeling Up in the Air

The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is currently taking public comments on a proposed rule about nutritional labeling on alcohol. Sadly, information that a wine lover might actually want to know - residual sugar, and any additives - is not under consideration...


