Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments in U.S. Plunge to 2018 Levels After Pandemic Boom Wineries face mounting challenges as economic pressures, shifting consumer habits, and regulatory hurdles drive sharp declines in DtC sales.

Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments in U.S. Plunge to 2018 Levels After Pandemic Boom #WineIndustry #DirectToConsumer #WineSales #PandemicImpact #Ecommerce

Napa Valley Faces Wave of Winery Closures as Oversupply Threatens Industry Stability Veteran vintner Ted Hall urges consolidation and strategic shifts to address mounting unsold wine and shrinking demand

Napa Valley Faces Wave of Winery Closures as Oversupply Threatens Industry Stability #NapaValley #WineryClosures #WineIndustry #WineOversupply #VintnerAdvice

OIV Schedules Global Webinar to Address Surge in Flavescence Dorée Disease Threatening Vineyards Experts plan to share new research and strategies as outbreaks rise by over 20% in key European wine regions

OIV Schedules Global Webinar to Address Surge in Flavescence Dorée Disease Threatening Vineyards #OIV #Webinar #FlavescenceDorée #Vineyards #WineIndustry

Félix Solís Avantis Hits €420 Million Revenue Despite 15% U.S. Tariffs on Spanish Wine Record results driven by global exports and premium wine launches as company eyes new markets and navigates rising costs

Félix Solís Avantis Hits €420 Million Revenue Despite 15% U.S. Tariffs on Spanish Wine #SpanishWine #WineIndustry #GlobalExports #Tariffs #PremiumWine

Pernod Ricard Finalizes Sale of Mumm Napa and Kenwood Winery In a move that signals a continued retreat from the still and sparkling wine market, beverage giant Pernod Ricard has officially offloaded major portions of its California holdings. The company confirmed the finalization of two significant deals: the sale of Mumm Napa sparkling wine activities to Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits, and the sale of its Kenwood winery operations…

Pernod Ricard is officially slimming down its California wine footprint, selling Mumm Napa to Trinchero and Kenwood to Korbel. The goal? A sharper focus on high-margin international spirits. 🥃➡️🍷 #PernodRicard #WineIndustry #MummNapa #BusinessNews #Acquisition

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Georgia Increases Wine Exports by 5% in First Quarter Rising demand in Europe and Asia drives export growth as Georgian wine gains international recognition and higher market value.

Georgia Increases Wine Exports by 5% in First Quarter #GeorgiaWine #WineExports #GeorgianWine #WineIndustry #WineMarket

Treasury Wine Estates Shares Plunge Over 50% in 2025 Amid Global Demand Slump Australian wine giant faces leadership change, asset write-downs, and suspended dividends as sector struggles with economic headwinds

Treasury Wine Estates Shares Plunge Over 50% in 2025 Amid Global Demand Slump #TreasuryWineEstates #WineIndustry #InvestmentNews #StockMarket #AustralianWine

Moldova’s Wine Exports Hit Record $53.2 Million Despite 16% Drop in Volume Producers shift to premium wines and spirits as European and African markets drive revenue growth and global reach expands

Moldova’s Wine Exports Hit Record $53.2 Million Despite 16% Drop in Volume #MoldovaWine #WineExports #PremiumWines #WineIndustry #Spirits

Walter sifts through months of tastings to highlight the most exciting new wines, from Italy’s northern regions.

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California Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Tighten “American” Wine Labeling Rules Proposed legislation seeks to close loophole allowing imported wine blends to be sold under domestic labels, sparking industry-wide debate.

California Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Tighten “American” Wine Labeling Rules #CaliforniaWine #WineLabeling #WineIndustry #ImportedWine #WineRegulation

U.S. Tariffs Drive 7% Rise in European Wine Prices as Industry Adapts Importers and producers use stockpiling and discounts to soften the impact for American consumers despite trade tensions

U.S. Tariffs Drive 7% Rise in European Wine Prices as Industry Adapts #USTariffs #WineIndustry #EuropeanWine #TradeTensions #PriceIncrease

Argentine Wineries Launch New High-End Facilities Despite Industry Downturn Investments in premium wine production and tourism continue as domestic sales and exports decline and visitor numbers drop by up to 30%.

Argentine Wineries Launch New High-End Facilities Despite Industry Downturn #ArgentineWineries #WineTourism #PremiumWine #WineIndustry #InvestInWineries

Global Wine Consumption Drops 15% as Industry Faces Shrinking Markets Younger drinkers drive innovation and premium sales, offering hope amid declining volumes and changing consumer habits worldwide

Global Wine Consumption Drops 15% as Industry Faces Shrinking Markets #WineConsumption #WineIndustry #GlobalTrends #YoungerDrinkers #WineInnovation

Pernod Ricard Sells California Sparkling Wine Brands to Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits French drinks giant accelerates U.S. wine exit as it sharpens focus on champagne and spirits portfolio

Pernod Ricard Sells California Sparkling Wine Brands to Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits #PernodRicard #CaliforniaWine #TrincheroFamily #SparklingWine #WineIndustry

Majority of U.S. Wine Drinkers Say Rising Costs Force Them to Cut Back on Purchases Survey finds 51% of American consumers can no longer afford previous wine spending as economic pressures reshape buying habits

Majority of U.S. Wine Drinkers Say Rising Costs Force Them to Cut Back on Purchases #WineTrends #WineConsumption #EconomicImpact #ConsumerBehavior #WineIndustry

Napa Wine Grape Growers Face Soaring Regulatory Costs, Study Finds New research reveals compliance expenses now consume up to 12% of production budgets, threatening the region’s agricultural future.

Napa Wine Grape Growers Face Soaring Regulatory Costs, Study Finds #NapaWine #GrapeGrowers #Agriculture #WineIndustry #Regulations

Confidence in Bordeaux Wines Rises as Industry Leaders Signal Renewed Optimism New study finds personal stories and heritage now drive market appeal more than technical scores or aging potential.

FYI: Confidence in Bordeaux Wines Rises as Industry Leaders Signal Renewed Optimism #BordeauxWines #WineConfidence #WineIndustry #WineHeritage #WineStories

French Winegrowers Abandon Organic Certification After Devastating Crop Losses Severe weather and mounting financial pressures force producers to reconsider sustainable practices across major wine regions.

French Winegrowers Abandon Organic Certification After Devastating Crop Losses #FrenchWine #OrganicWine #SustainablePractices #WineIndustry #ClimateChange

Germany’s Wine Production Drops to Lowest Level Since 2017 After Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Harvest Unpredictable weather and grape rot force winemakers to cut harvest short, sparking concerns over future yields and industry stability

FYI: Germany’s Wine Production Drops to Lowest Level Since 2017 After Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Harvest #GermanyWine #WineProduction #Harvest2023 #ClimateChange #WineIndustry

Italian Wine Exports to U.S. Drop 35% as Industry Leaders Urge Production Cuts Sector faces overproduction, shifting consumer habits, and calls for renewed focus on quality and international promotion

FYI: Italian Wine Exports to U.S. Drop 35% as Industry Leaders Urge Production Cuts #ItalianWine #WineExports #WineIndustry #QualityWine #WineProduction

European Wine Left Out of New U.S. Tariff Cuts New agreement stabilizes costs for European wine exporters but offers no tariff reductions before 2028 expiration date

FYI: European Wine Left Out of New U.S. Tariff Cuts #EuropeanWine #USTariffs #WineExporters #WineIndustry #TariffCuts

Italian Wine Exports to U.S. Plunge 28% in Early 2026 as Tariffs Take Toll Producers and officials in Rome unveil new strategies to counter falling sales and restore market share ahead of Vinitaly 2026

FYI: Italian Wine Exports to U.S. Plunge 28% in Early 2026 as Tariffs Take Toll #ItalianWine #WineExports #Tariffs #Vinitaly2026 #WineIndustry

California Vineyards Remove Up to 150,000 Acres as Wine Demand Plummets Industry faces mounting pressure from health trends, global competition and shifting consumer preferences, prompting calls for innovation

FYI: California Vineyards Remove Up to 150,000 Acres as Wine Demand Plummets #CaliforniaVineyards #WineIndustry #WineDemand #SustainableFarming #InnovationInWine

Brian Croser reports from South Australia on the 2026 harvest – thankfully cooler than 2025.

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Reasons why the same wine might be scored differently (including taster failure).

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Wine Market Council Survey Finds 38 Million Americans Reject Wine Due to Taste Preferences Industry Faces Urgent Challenge as Consumers Cite Flavor Confusion and Overwhelming Choices in Wine Selection

FYI: Wine Market Council Survey Finds 38 Million Americans Reject Wine Due to Taste Preferences #WineMarket #WineSurvey #WineIndustry #TastePreferences #ConsumerTrends

Wine Industry Leaders Defend Moderate Consumption at São Paulo Health Symposium Experts and producers debate scientific evidence and cultural traditions as calls grow for nuanced alcohol guidelines worldwide.

FYI: Wine Industry Leaders Defend Moderate Consumption at São Paulo Health Symposium #WineIndustry #ModerateConsumption #HealthSymposium #SãoPaulo #WineExperts

Researchers Use Infrared Technology to Assess Wine Quality Without Opening Bottles New non-destructive method developed in Verona detects storage damage and cork variability, promising better quality control for the wine industry

FYI: Researchers Use Infrared Technology to Assess Wine Quality Without Opening Bottles #WineQuality #InfraredTechnology #WineIndustry #QualityControl #NonDestructiveTesting

Global Wine Trade Loses €2.26 Billion in 2025 Every major wine-exporting country posts losses, with the United States suffering the steepest decline among top producers

FYI: Global Wine Trade Loses €2.26 Billion in 2025 #WineTrade #GlobalEconomy #WineIndustry #WineExport #Winemakers