Category Archives: Wine

California Wineries Celebrate Sustainability Commitment

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With California wine marking the 11th annual Down to Earth Month, a celebration of the wine community’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the land, regions and wine industry for future generations, a Senate Concurrent Resolution would make the April event … Continue reading →

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Champagne Shipped More than 34 Million Bottles to U.S. in 2021

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Champagne Bureau, USA, said 34,119,758 bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2021, a 63.9% increase year-over-year in the adjusted final annual figures and the most bottles shipped to any country outside of France. In addition, the … Continue reading →

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Napa County Eases Requirements for Micro Wineries

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A new ordinance allows Napa Valley Winegrape growers to build a “micro winery” and sell its product at their family farms. The new ordinance requires micro wineries to ferment at least 201 gallons of wine with estate-grown fruit every year. … Continue reading →

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San Luis Obispo Coast TTB’s Newest AVA

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau designated the San Luis Obispo Coast as America’s newest American Viticultural Area. The new AVA spans about 60 miles from San Simeon in the north to Nipomo in the south, but is at most … Continue reading →

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Wine’s Challenge: Its Drinkers Are Older, Richer — Wine Intelligence

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Although the wine category in the US holds an 11% volume share – equal to that of spirits – the category’s future is facing a number of challenges. Wine volumes in the US are expected to continue on a downward … Continue reading →

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While Wine Struggles, Spirits Connects with Key Consumers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

bw166 says wine shipments in the U.S. rose 4.6% last year.  Another, equally reliable source, SipSource, reports a 6.2% decrease.  Both could be correct, Rabobank notes in its latest Wine Quarterly, because they measure different things:  bw166 tracks shipment from wineries to … Continue reading →

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