As the bubble craze continues, wineries across the country are embracing the trend. By Kathleen Willcox Certain things sell as much for their image as they do for their inherent […]
There’s been a ton of chatter lately about how wine service, especially in NYC, is kind of a mess right now. And honestly? It can suck, with subpar hospitality and stodgy, outdated attitudes. But there are still some gems out there with top-tier service. So what’s actually going on with wine service right now? Let’s …
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This week, multiple news outlets reported that beverage conglomerate Constellation Brands is plotting to sell off its entire wine portfolio, which includes popular brands like The Prisoner, Kim Crawford, Lingua Franca, and Robert Mondavi Winery. Although none of the companies involved have confirmed the news, the rumor has been floating around for quite some time. …
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There has never been a better time to imagine yourself on a Caribbean beach with a rum cocktail in your hand.
Global supply chains are facing fresh disruptions as trade tensions escalate, digital innovation transforms logistics, and energy partnerships reshape infrastructure. The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures that could drive up costs and destabilize markets. Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyd’s new Container Payment Portal streamlines cargo movement, and GE Vernova’s partnership …
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Underground Champagne cellars in Reims. Prestige Champagne prices have generally fallen back since late 2022, eroding some – but not all – of the meteoric gains accrued during a boom period for the fine wine secondary market prior to that, according to the Market Watch section of Decanter magazine’s March 2025 issue. Market Watch, which …
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When it comes to corporations catastrophically overspending on craft breweries, it’s really a race for second place. Constellation Brands’ acquisition of Ballast Point Brewing Co. for a billion dollars set a dubious benchmark for the industry a decade ago, and no one has come close since. The frothy days of four-figure-per-barrel valuations have long since …
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New WSU Study Shows How Scarcity Pricing Helps ‘Cult Wineries’ Drive Demand: When a product is hard to buy, more people want it. A new Washington State University study reveals that wineries producing “cult wines” can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand’s prestige and future revenue…
March 6, 2025 (WENATCHEE, WA) — The Washington Winegrowers Association today announced a leadership transition, naming Sara Higgins as Interim Executive Director following the announced departure of Colleen Frei. Sara Higgins, […]