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Joel Whitaker

How Trump's Tariffs Have Impacted Uncle Nearest Receivership

President Trump's tariffs are adding to the tragedy of financially troubled Nearest Green Distillery. The good news is that Phillip G. Young, the court-appointed receiver, to the court overseeing the receivership that he has finalized the terms of the sale of the vineyards in Cognac, France, and

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Can wine import reforms rescue California grape growers? Growers say wine imports and tax refunds hurt local grapes. Some vintners say they help exports. (The Press Democrat) How quitting drinking can change marriages and friendships Drinking less is becoming more common, and the social rules around sobriety are still catching

Congressman Calls for Action on Imported Wine, Expanded Access to Bigger Markets

Rep. James Gallagher (D-Callif.) called on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address trade and regulatory policies putting California winegrape growers at a disadvantage as the industry faces declining domestic consumption and continued uncertainty in international markets. In a letter to Ambassador Greer, Gallagher raised concerns from California

LVMH W&S Sales up 6% in Quarter

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reports its wine and spirits revenue grew 6% in the third quarter. The Wines & Spirits business group recorded organic revenue growth of 5% in the first nine months of 2026. The champagne business saw further signs of the recovery observed since the beginning of

Alc headwinds carry into early October but Week-over-Week modestly better

During the four weeks ending Oct. 3, Total Alcohol remained in the shadow of a year earlier. Dollar sales fell 1.1% to $8.2 billion, while case volume fell 3% to 160.4 million, NIQ reports. On a weekly basis, dollar sales inched up 0.3% to $2 billion

3 Firms Offer TTB-Approved Technology to Remove Wildfire Smoke Taint from Wines

Technology developed by USDA researchers in Davis, Calif., to target and remove smoke compounds from impacted wine is now available on a commercial scale from three firms, VA Filtration (Napa, Calif.), Cellar Dweller (Wenatchee, Wash.), and Winesecrets (Sonoma, Calif.) The wildfire smoke removal application using molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) was

Terlato Expands Seven Daughters Portfolio with Sparkling Brut

Terlato Wine Group announces the newest release in the Seven Daughters portfolio, the Sparkling Brut, its third wine since the brand's relaunch in 2024. The Sparkling Brut joins the Seven Daughters Moscato and Red Blend in a line-up that continues to build momentum heading into its third