Cheers to 2025
Senior editor Mitch Frank predicts a new year of changing trends for the wine world
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Wine Merchants Are Right That Tariffs Hurt Americans—Does Donald Trump Care?
Restaurants, retailers and importers are gearing up for more trade battles, but the White House could enact across-the-boar…
An Accused Russian Counterfeiter and Burgundy Bottles Filled with Italian Wine
European investigators have uncovered a wine counterfeiting ring allegedly masterminded by a familiar face
The Wine Shipping Battle Takes a Twist in Iowa
A federal district court has struck down a law banning out-of-state wineries from selling directly to Iowa retailers, and …
The Campaign to Pull Wine Off Your Table
Why are dietary and drinking guidelines under review by a government agency?
Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court
Growing grievances against increasing local regulations on tasting room visits, construction and more come to a head
The Campaign to Remove Wine from Your Dinner Table
Why is a panel of substance-abuse experts from an agency focused on preventing underage drinking involved in crafting …
Grand Cru Wine Theft in Burgundy
A maintenance worker stole thousands of bottles of top wines from several wineries—but apparently never sold or drank a drop
A Fresh Chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie War over Miraval
The Italian wine and spirits giant Campari is now caught in the crosshairs of the fight over who owns the blockbuster rosé …
What Does Vintage Wine Estates' Bankruptcy Mean for California Wine?
The public company owned more than 60 brands after years of aggressive expansion, but struggled in recent years
Napa Valley Versus Napa Valley
A growing number of Napa winemakers are confused and frustrated at county officials who won’t let them do business—even …
China’s Trade War on Australian Wine Is Over—For Now
The Australian wine industry breathes a sigh of relief as Beijing lifts the punitive tariffs, but is the Chinese market …