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
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Tuscany’s Ferragamo Family Expands Wine Business to Brunello di Montalcino
The fashion house family, owners of Il Borro winery, have bought Pinino, a 40-acre estate in Montalcino dating back to 1874
Beaulieu Vineyard Begins Ambitious Renovation at Historic Napa Winery
Corporate owner Treasury Wine Estates will begin a multimillion-dollar project to protect and modernize the original 1885 building …
Sonoma's Carlisle Winery Calls It Quits
California’s top name in Zinfandel will cease production with the 2024 harvest
Straight Talk Episode 23: 'Promiscuous' Farming with Napa's Meghan Zobeck
The Burgess Cellars winemaker tells us about her journey from the NFL to Chile's Clos Apalta to Michel Rolland's team in France to …
Italy’s Antinori Buys Out Its Partner at Washington’s Col Solare Winery
The sale ends a nearly 30-year partnership and extends Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ sell-off of premium properties
Barbaresco Winery Paitin Expands into Alto Piemonte
The family producer, known for its Sorì Paitin Nebbiolo, has bought a majority stake in the Bianchi winery
Burgundy’s Domaine Faiveley Buys Control of Sonoma’s Williams Selyem
Four years after investing in the icon of California Pinot Noir, Erwan Faiveley has purchased a majority stake
SND: O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Buys Sonoma's Ram's Gate Winery
Jeff O’Neill’s growing wine company, known for value brands, is creating a luxury division
Straight Talk Episode 22: James Hall on Buying Back Patz & Hall
The California wine pioneer and Chardonnay icon tells us about owning his own winery—for the second time! Plus, host James …
Chinese Billionaire's Money Laundering Conviction Shocks Bordeaux
Haichang Group founder Qu Naijie purchased 27 Bordeaux châteaus in just a few years, but French officials found some of the deals …
Domaine Leflaive General Manager Pierre Vincent Launches His Own Burgundy Winery
The respected winemaker is starting Domaine Pierre Vincent based on some prime old-vine vineyards
Washington’s Betz Family Winery Sold to New Owners
Ackley Brands, recent buyer of Hogue Cellars and Columbia Winery, is expanding its Washington wine portfolio; Bob Betz and …
Exclusive: In a Major Pinot Noir Purchase, Constellation Buys Sta. Rita Hills Icon Sea Smoke
The Santa Barbara County winery was a key player in the region’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay renaissance
Bordeaux’s Futures Campaign Nearing Finish Line. Who's Offering Bargains?
The 2023 vintage is strong but not a blockbuster and merchants are increasingly questioning the en primeur process