Afternoon Brief: Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company Announce Letter of Intent
Columbia Distributing and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent outlining proposed terms for Columbia to acquire certain wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington...
Afternoon Brief: California’s Wine Grape Acreage Drops in 2025 as Industry Struggles Continues
As the California wine industry currently faces a crisis due to oversupply, weak demand and changing consumer habits, a new report released the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) shows that grape acreage in the state continued to shrink in 2025...
The Costly Tasting Room Mistake Owners Make Too Early
Before architects, before budgets, before renderings — winery owners need to answer one question first. Here's how to keep control of your tasting room vision.
Wine Builds Community This Spring: Share & Pair Sundays
Nine Sundays, one enduring idea: wine is best when shared. See how Share & Pair Sundays is uniting wine businesses and consumers this spring.
Afternoon Brief: ‘Widespread Devastation’ – Frost Damages Grape Buds Across Multiple Eastern States
Overnight temperatures dropped into the mid-20s from New York down to Virginia. What it means for a lot of wineries is far less fruit to harvest this fall...
Afternoon Brief: Understanding the Wine Drinker of Today
Although the majority (54%) of frequent wine drinkers still drink about the same as usual, 20% of regular wine drinkers said they were drinking less frequently, while 33% of occasional wine drinkers were lowering their consumption...
Stop Teaching Wine. Start Revealing People.
Why leading with terroir and tasting notes is driving away the next generation of wine drinkers — and what hospitality pros can do differently.
Afternoon Brief: Forbes Launches Forbes Wine, a New Content Vertical, Wine Club & Shop
The new venture blends trusted content, led by Executive Editor of Forbes Wine, Clive Pursehouse, expert curation and a discovery-driven wine club...
Afternoon Brief: Napa's St. Supéry Acquires Rudd Estate
The purchase includes the brand, inventory and property, including 65 acres total, 47 planted to grapevines. The price was not disclosed...
Wine Industry M&A: Valuation Gaps & Deal Structures
Assets like inventory and vineyards are now liabilities in buyer eyes. See how valuation gaps and deal structures are shifting in a contracting wine market.