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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Maui vacations, luxury watches: Wine buyer at major California grocery chain accused of taking bribes

An Albertsons wine buyer allegedly accepted vacations, luxury watches, gift cards and falsified invoices as kickbacks to promote certain wines across stores.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Gen Z Wine Startup Whiny Baby Is Now Part of Gallo

Major beverage companies are acquiring Gen Z–focused alcohol brands to attract younger consumers amid shifting generational drinking habits.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 weeks ago

Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Appoints Francesca Marastoni as Sales Manager - Food & Beverage Magazine

Francesca Marastoni appointed Sales Manager at Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, promoted internally to leverage her decade of international wine trade experience.
Wine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The perfect storm in a glass: The threats darkening Spanish wine's horizon

Global wine consumption is declining amid rising costs, tariffs, geopolitical instability, changing demographics, and climate-driven earlier harvests, forcing historic wine regions to adapt.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Sonoma Wineries Prepare For Possible Impacts from Immigration Enforcement | KQED

The federal budget allocated a record-setting $170 billion for immigration enforcement. The money is set to go toward expanding detention facilities and hiring new agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After pledging in June to protect the agriculture industry from crackdowns, President Trump reversed course a few days later. Now, as California's annual grape harvest begins, the state's wine community is on edge.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Wineries face uncertainty as Santa Clara County proposes ag rezoning

According to the county, the proposed amendments are designed to help farmers and ranchers access undeveloped and actively farmed properties in unincorporated rural areas of Santa Clara County. These properties are being advertised for home development, which in turn has inflated land values. The proposal seeks to mitigate this by updating exclusive agriculture, agricultural ranchlands, hillside and rural residential zones.
Wine
fromKqed
1 month ago

Sonoma County Wineries Have Mixed Feelings On Wine Improvement District Plan | KQED

Sonoma County's wine industry is facing significant challenges, in line with global declines in wine sales, and shifting consumer trends. Local vintners and grape growers are joining forces to explore a possible solution for the wine and ag sector. Industry leaders have formed a steering committee to explore creating a Sonoma County Wine Improvement District, or WID. A handful of California regions already have WIDs in place. Livermore Valley, Santa Barbara County and Temecula.
Wine
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on France's wine crisis: the answer to claret could be clairet | Editorial

Bordeaux's wine industry is in crisis due to climate change and a significant decline in red wine demand.
Photography
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Awards $350,000 to Nonprofits and Classrooms: Investing in Paso Robles' Future - Food & Beverage Magazine

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery distributed $350,000 to nonprofits and schools through its 2025 Community Grants program, supporting community development in Paso Robles.
fromElite Traveler
3 months ago

World-Renowned Wine and Spirits Event The Golden Vines Heads to Miami

The Golden Vines is set to make its U.S. debut in Miami, celebrating wine and spirits through masterclasses, dining, and intimate conversations over a three-day event.
Miami food
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The quality of Lebanese wine is absolutely incredible'

Lebanon's ancient winemaking tradition has evolved into a vibrant industry with quality wines, particularly in the Bekaa Valley.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Fizzled out: French winemaker risks prison over champagne fraud

A winemaker in France faces four years in prison for producing and selling fake champagne, amid calls for fines and the destruction of seized products.
Social media marketing
fromSfgate
4 months ago

Social Media for Wineries: 5 Ways to Increase Brand Awareness

Wineries must embrace digital marketing and social media to effectively engage with consumers and build brand loyalty.
#new-zealand-wine
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why we shouldn't turn up our noses at New Zealand sauvignon blanc

New Zealand sauvignon blanc is a successfully marketed wine with a distinctive identity but faced with niche snobbery within the wine industry.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why we shouldn't turn up our noses at New Zealand sauvignon blanc

New Zealand sauvignon blanc is a successfully marketed wine with a distinctive identity but faced with niche snobbery within the wine industry.
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Wine
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

French Champagne-makers wonder: Is it time to move on from the U.S. market?

U.S. tariffs create uncertainty for French Champagne makers like Charles Fourny, urging them to explore alternative markets.
fromEater SF
4 months ago

This Hella Chill Santa Cruz Brewery Just Opened on Pier 39

Humble Sea Brewing Co. has opened its first San Francisco location at Pier 39, offering the same acclaimed beers that have won multiple awards.
Portland food
Wine
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Bay Area-based chain goes after Trader Joe's with new $4.99 item

Grocery Outlet introduces budget-friendly wines aimed at providing quality options for customers amidst rising costs.
Wine
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Carl Doumani, Napa Valley icon, dies at 92

Carl Kheir Doumani, a prominent Napa Valley vintner, passed away at age 92, leaving behind a legacy as a mid-century developer and wine country icon.
Wine
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

California winery behind Trader Joe's 'Two Buck Chuck' announces 146 layoffs

Bronco Wine Co. is undergoing a second wave of layoffs due to economic pressures in the wine industry.
#climate-change
Wine
fromFast Company
5 months ago

N.Y. wine country faces climate change challenges as winegrowers push sustainability

The risks of grape growing in New York's Finger Lakes are increasing due to climate change and political tensions.
Wine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change

The challenges facing the wine industry due to climate change are leading vintners to reconsider the future of their businesses.
more#climate-change
Wine
fromPortlandTribune.com
5 months ago

Wine industry loses visionary Bill Stoller

Bill Stoller, a leading figure in the Oregon wine industry, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and sustainable practices.
Wine
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Optimism flowing at B.C. wineries as Canada ditches U.S. booze | CBC News

Canada's boycott of U.S. alcohol may significantly benefit British Columbia's wine industry amidst a challenging economic and environmental backdrop.
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