Even before Prohibition, states and counties instituted laws related to the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Temperance advocates, bootleggers, religious wine producers, and consumers have all weighed in over the years, leading to a hodgepodge of...

March 6, 2026—Yes, there are a lot of wine competitions, and there are pros and cons to participating, but the logic supporting entering two or three of them yearly is sound.  Really good wines are going to be recognized and really great wines are going to have a...

January Depletions Signal a Transitional Moment for Wine and Spirits: According to SipSource®, January depletions came in soft, with little change to the 12-month volume trend for either Wine or Spirits. While that may not inspire confidence at first glance, a deeper...