California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the …
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends …
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It …
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
The wine acquisition agreement between Constellation Brands and E&J Gallo is continuing to approach the finish line. Each of the companies signed an Agreement Containing Consent Order with the Bureau …
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism …
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
Several agricultural groups are seeking additional disaster relief in light of the damage caused to the wine industry from various wildfires burning throughout the West. Wine groups from California, Washington, …
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
The State Water Resources Control Board is working on new winery wastewater regulations which present significant challenges for the industry. The permitting process for the updated winery general order appears …
Industry Groups Push for ‘Zero for Zero’ Wine Tariffs
Two of the wine sectors biggest industry groups are calling for an elimination of wine tariffs between the United States and the European Union (EU). The Wine Institute and Comité …
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that has the potential to bring better access for digital wine sales. The 7-2 decision in the Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers …
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
The U.S. wine export value declined by nearly five percent last year as trade relations with important wine markets continue to be strained. The $1.47 billion in wine exports was …
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
A longstanding wine industry report stated that the next five years wouldn’t be a smooth ride. Silicon Valley Bank has produced the State Of The Wine Industry Report for 18 consecutive …
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
Wildfires have ravaged California wine country, with more threats yet to come. Crews are fighting 17 wildfires that destroyed at least 1,500 homes, according to the Washington Post. The fires, …