The total number of wineries in the U.S. contracted for the third year in a row, decreasing by 3 percent from 2025, according to the WineBusiness Analytics Winery Database. The downward trend is particularly noticeable in state-by-state counts, where the most populated state, California, dipped by 2 percent. The top five states remain the same …
This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Meiomi Pinot Noir is one of the best-selling wines in America for a reason. It’s smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a glass at the end of the day. Made in California, Meiomi is both deeply …
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your menu — and that Martini deserves Farmer’s Gin. Farmer’s Gin is created by the same …
There’s an inherent joy that comes from sharing a beer with friends. The main reason is the most obvious one: You’re hanging out with others face to face, a feat worth celebrating in an era when phones and social media can make getting together an oddly isolated experience. Gathering in person also gives you the …
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As the Forum drew to a close, the most noticeable shift was not in ambition, but in tone. There was broad recognition that autonomous operations are an incremental outcome rather than a discrete milestone. Most organizations are still working through foundational constraints, including execution variability, uneven data quality, and loosely connected systems. In closing conversations, …
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Episode 100 is a milestone for Business of Drinks — and instead of looking back, we’re looking ahead.In this episode, Erica Duecy, Scott Rosenbaum, and Carol…
California Winegrape Growers Advance 2026 Legislative Agenda, Call Industry to Action: The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is advancing a coordinated slate of sponsored legislation for the 2026 California Legislative Session, signaling a unified grower effort to strengthen local winegrowing, support family farmers, and reinforce consumer trust…
Each interview I conduct The Question is asked, “What is the one question you’ve never been asked, that you would like to be asked”. This podcast features Wa…
February 11, 2026 (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany) — San Felice Toscana A.D. 714 is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Giuggioli as Head Winemaker of its Chianti Classico estate, marking […]