November 2, 2026 — In the four weeks ending October 24th, Wine contracted further, with dollar sales declining -3.8% versus last year, and volume -5.3%. Weaker consumer engagement was the [...]
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Beyond the Expected: Asti DOCG Showcases Its Diversity at SommCon San Diego
November 2, 2026 (San Diego, CA) — The Consorzio Asti DOCG will participate as a sponsor in SommCon San Diego 2026, November 3–5 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, bringing the [...]
🎧Podcast 849 – Oscar & Lola Llamas, Proprietors, Llamas Family Wines, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley – Life Between the Vines
I met up with Oscar and Lola Llamas, owners of Llamas Family Wines, at their home in the city of Napa. Long time listeners will remember Rafael and his Napa Valley story which you can hear on podcast 540.
Changing tastes, warming climate push winemakers to extinct volcano
Changing tastes, warming climate push winemakers to extinct volcano
Afternoon Brief, November 2
Europe Is Cracking Down on Greenwashing. What Does That Mean for Wine Labels?: New restrictions on environmental marketing claims are putting terms like “natural” and “eco-friendly” under the microscope, prompting questions about what wineries can and can’t include on...
📺Savoring the Riches of Carmel Valley at Galante Vineyards
California’s oldest family-run winery, Gundlach Bundschu, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Napa Valley’s Signorello Estate faces foreclosure as experts warn ...
Brassfield Estate Winery Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Drive Next-Generation Leadership and Continued Growth
Jonathan Walters appointed Co-CEO alongside Owner Jerry Brassfield, as Hailey Finch steps into General Manager role November 2, 2026 (Clearlake Oaks, CA) — Brassfield Estate Winery, recognized as one of [...]
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Caps Record Season with More Than 4,800 Tickets Sold and Growing Community Impact
Grand Tasting attendance climbs 29% as the festival draws guests from across the country and generates more than $1 million in estimated economic impact for Gillespie County November 2, 2026 [...]
New York Wine & Grape Foundation Opens 2026 Mini-Grant Program for Wineries, Growers, and Regional Partners
Applications open November 2nd. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. November 2, 2026 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce the opening [...]
