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How Constellation Brands’ Wine Exit Reflects a Changing Industry
After 80 years, the giant US company is exiting the wine business. Jeff Siegel reports.
Richard Westcott
3 days ago1 min read
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Wonderful Company to lay off workers amid grape industry struggles
As the wine and table grape sectors face economic challenges, The Wonderful Company announces significant layoffs, leaving many workers...
Richard Westcott
4 days ago3 min read
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CAWG Calls for Fair Trade Policies to Address the Real Challenges Facing California Growers
The issue of tariffs, and their impact on the U.S. wine industry, is extremely nuanced.
Richard Westcott
6 days ago1 min read
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Central Coast Insights: Buyers Few but Mighty in Mature Market
In winery mergers and acquisitions, industry experts agree, the buyer is in the driver’s seat right now.
Richard Westcott
7 days ago1 min read
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Diageo warns Trump: proposed tariffs could threaten thousands of American jobs
Diageo, the world’s largest premium alcohol drinks group, has warned President Donald Trump that his proposed import tariffs, especially...
Richard Westcott
7 days ago1 min read
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The most interesting grape you've never heard of could be an ideal match for climate change
It’s exceedingly rare in the U.S. but this French heat-tolerant grape is getting more fans, including in Sonoma County.
Richard Westcott
Mar 151 min read
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Tariffs on European Wine Will Harm American Producers—Here’s Why...
As he threatened 200 percent tariffs on all EU wine, President Donald Trump asserted that the move would bolster American wineries. The...
Richard Westcott
Mar 151 min read
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"Where the Wine Takes You" Podcast
Ep 124 Cabernet Franc’s Rise in Paso
Richard Westcott
Mar 151 min read
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WiVi Keynote Speakers Break Down Younger Generation-Drinkers: Yes, they're Still Drinking, but Industry Needs to Broaden Drinking Occasions, Meet the Consumer Where they Are
While it may seem like younger generations aren’t buying or drinking wine as much as other generations, it turns out they actually are...
Richard Westcott
Mar 141 min read
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Trump’s 200% tariff threat leaves wine world reeling
Donald Trump has revived his taste for tariffs, threatening a 200% levy on EU wines, Champagnes and spirits if Brussels doesn’t back down...
Richard Westcott
Mar 141 min read
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Gallery - February 2025
A day in Little Havana, Miami, FL Hand rolling hundreds a week. Dominos are taken very seriously.
Richard Westcott
Mar 131 min read
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The entire month of March is Spring Release.
Throughout the month, discover a slice of Paso Robles Wine Country’s charisma and get out to some of the over 100 individual events like...
Richard Westcott
Mar 121 min read
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Mar 110 min read
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Hotel San Luis Obispo Hosts 4th Annual Rosé the SLO Way Wine Festival & Fundraiser
Hotel San Luis Obispo will host the fourth annual Rosé the SLO Way, a premier wine festival and fundraiser celebrating the Central...
Richard Westcott
Mar 101 min read
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Hope Family Wines Opens State-Of-The-Art Warehouse And Bottling Line - From Wine Business
Hope Family Wines this week unveiled its new state-of-the-art warehouse and bottling line, positioning the winery for continued growth...
Richard Westcott
Mar 101 min read
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DRIVE 2025 Conference Focuses on Steering Business Through Change by Crafting a Future-Focused Strategy
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/event/drive-2025/ PASO ROBLES, CA - Join us for the third year of our successful DRIVE strategy series,...
Richard Westcott
Mar 101 min read
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46 West -17th Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend at J Dusi Wines
Join forces with us April 26 - 27 to raise funds for Woods Humane Society. 10% of all sales will be donated to our four-legged...
Richard Westcott
Mar 101 min read
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