Bordeaux En Primeur Dives into Uncertainty
As Bordeaux’s En Primeur campaign leaps into action, the global fine wine market is more volatile than ever.
April 2025
Ask a Sommelier: How Do Restaurants Prevent Wine Fraud?
Despite the many safeguards against it, fraud continues to run rampant throughout the wine industry. Outside of the major newsmaking scandals — like the downfall of supposed high-roller Rudy Kurniawan — there are still smaller-scale instances of fraud capitalizing on the rising prices of luxury wines. And the increased presence of online wine sales leaves …
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Bordeaux Wine Trial Hits Another Bump
The glacially paced trial of a gang of Bordeaux wine thieves has been adjourned again.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Doubles Down on Live Music—Extends Live Nation Partnership & Supports Artists with Sweet Relief, giving Back to Artists and Musicians in Cities where its Wines are Served
The Washington Winery Expands Connections with Consumers and Artists Nationwide, Strengthening its Commitment to Music and Wine Experiences Woodinville, Wash. – Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s founding winery and host to […]
Afternoon Brief, April 4
Windsor Forklift Operator Crushed to Death by Pallet of Wine Thursday: A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Sonoma County Fire District responded to an emergency call at 12:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of Shiloh Road …
Introducing TTB Boot Camp Webinar Series for Wineries
TTB’s Boot Camp Webinars feature virtual webinar series for our industry members that are presented in multiple sessions. Each webinar series includes sessions on topics such as TTB basics, permits; […]
l’Eté du Vin Celebrates 46 years of Funding the Fight Against Cancer
Nashville Wine Auction’s signature event, the Country’s Longest Running Charity Wine Auction, to take place July 24-26, 2025. NASHVILLE, TN (April 4, 2025) – Nashville Wine Auction will host “Multifaceted […]
D.O. Cava Confronts Product Shortage by Revaluing Sales and Expanding Premium Offerings
Although D.O. Cava saw a slight decline in domestic and international sales, organic Cavas grew by 15.23%, and the association introduced two new Integral Producers and a new Cava de […]
Napa Valley Wine Academy Expands Beverage Education with Cocktail Series at The Bitter Bar
Bringing Hands-On Cocktail Education to Napa for Spirits Enthusiasts Napa, CA – April 4, 2025 – Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA), America’s leading provider of beverage education, is launching an […]
Two New Voices from Collio: Tenuta Stella Unveils its New Reserves, Friulano and Merlot 2021
The deepest soul of Collio makes its debut at Vinitaly 2025 with two labels of authentic, uncompromising character. Tenuta Stella, a winery nestled among the hills of Scriò, in the […]