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California Finally Gets a Normal Vintage
After suffering drought, fire and pestilence, Northern California is finally enjoying a drama-free harvest – and growers are delighted. -
Manhattan is not only back, it’s surging to pre-COVID levels
There must be something in the air — because the Big Apple is back. -
The 2021 Frost Could Impact Harvest, Distribution and What You Pay for French Wine
Guillaume Touton and other offer insight to the recent Spring frosts -
Cognac, Bordeaux and Beyond: How Irish Immigrants Changed the Wine and Spirits Industry
Ireland is known for its beer and whiskey, but Irish soldiers, expats, refugees and deportees have been major players in the world’s wine scene far beyond the Emerald Shores. -
Cease Fire - U.S. and EU Agree to Suspend Airbus Tariffs for Four Months
USTR announced a four-month suspension of all tariffs impose -
For Value Wines, Bordeaux Is France’s Best-Kept Secret
When wine drinkers seek budget bottles, they rarely think of Bordeaux. Given a string of excellent recent vintages, our wine columnist went looking among some of the region’s lesser-known appellations and turned up some excellent values. -
The Senate overwhelmingly passed restaurant relief budget resolution amendment
In a bipartisan effort, a budget amendment meant to directly boost the restaurant industry was passed 90-10 in the Senate Thursday -
Willamette Valley Vineyards reopens with 'wine pods' for guests
Businesses have gotten creative with ways to seat guests safely in order to keep their doors open during the coronavirus pandemic. And the new setup at Willamette Valley Vineyards is no exception. -
Uber Buys Drizly in Massive Deal: What This Means for Compliance and the Wine Industry
In just 9 years, Drizly turned its alcohol-delivery business from a startup into a 1,400-city giant built on a model that follows all local laws—a necessity with the thicket of state regulations in the U.S. -
On a Balloon and a Prayer: Bordeaux Grapples with Climate Change
In a press release brimming with enthusiasm and beautifully illustrated diagrams explaining their new project, the winegrowers of Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux announced yesterday their intention to implement a “collective hail control system.” -
Cheers! French Wine, Vines Headed Home After Year in Space
French wine and grapevines are headed back to Earth after a year aboard the International Space Station. -
Heavy Snow Collapses Roof of Vall Llach in Priorat
The roof of Cellar Vall Llach, one of the leading wineries in Priorat, has collapsed due to heavy snows potentially destroying what remains of the 2018, 2019 and new 2020 vintages. -
US Hits France with More Wine Tariffs
The new year begins where we were before Covid – with a wine industry facing economic turbulence. -
Does biodynamic winegrowing produce better quality wines?
Several producers tempted by biodynamic winegrowing in Anjou -
Mouton Rothschild Targets Chinese Wine Market With Artist Pick
Xu Bing joins the ranks of Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney with his 2018 label. -
As Shutdowns Return, Restaurants Grapple with the New, New Normal
Spiking COVID cases are triggering new restrictions on indoor dining in major markets. -
Bordeaux's New Grape Varieties Take Root
New grape varieties were approved last year and some growers have been quick to take advantage. -
Reeling from Historic Wildfires, U.S. Winemakers Ask, ‘What’s Next?’
The 2020 wildfires in Northern California, Oregon and Washington affected communities across the Western U.S. and struck a wine industry already staggering from tariffs, the novel coronavirus pandemic and labor shortages. -
LUKE Is Making Stunning Wines from Washington’s Wahluke Slope
Want the best value in Washington Statel red wines right now? Check out these bottles. -
National Restaurant Assoc launches revival campaign to bring customers back to restaurants
The association’s first national commercial, entitled ‘Sounds We Crave,’ is meant to audibly entice diners back to their local restaurants. -
French vines ready early amid Covid and climate challenges
Vines in France are ready a month earlier than normal, with the harvesting date breaking the 2003 record for the year, due to a particularly warm spring - but climate change and Covid are still presenting some issues. -
No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place
Trade Representative says 25 percent duties will remain in place for most French, Spanish and German wines; importers and merchants say the tariffs are killing American jobs. -
Millennial Wine Buyers Increasing Consumption during Lock-down
In a new survey by Wine Opinions, 48 percent of high frequency and $20+ wine buyers reported increasing their average weekly consumption of wine. -
Wines Positioned At $20 And Up Propel Growth In Retail Channels
For the first time since before Covid-19, four-week table wi -
17 ASSOCIATIONS DEMAND END TO WINE AND SPIRITS TARIFFS
17 associations representing both the US and European wine and spirit trades have submitted comments opposing proposals for further US tariffs on wine, beer and spirits. -
Wine tariff update: Has Europe made the U.S. an offer to end the tariff that it can’t refuse?
European officials say illegal aircraft subsidies will be re-paid, so there’s no need for the U.S. wine tariff. -
Baron Philippe de Rothschild appoints new head of Châteaux Wines division
Baron Philippe de Rothschild has appointed Ariane Khaida executive director of its Châteaux Wines division, including Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Clerc Milon, Château d'Armailhac and Domaine de Baronarques. -
Tariffs on European Wines Never Went Away
The U.S. and European Union are no closer to an agreement on airplane manufacturers, meaning wine sellers and consumers could continue to suffer. -
The winemaker with the ‘Gold Touch’ -Nick Goldschmidt
If I could choose an ideal winemaker to make wine from a vin -
Louis Latour continues quest for affordable sites outside of Burgundy
Maison Louis Latour has been ramping up its search for the best slopes for its hero Pinot Noir grape outside of Burgundy as a way of offering customers “stable” wine prices. -
France Launches Official Natural Wine Certification
Natural wine is one of the great success stories of the last decade. It began as an unofficial movement in France in the late 1980s and grew into an international phenomenon 20 or so years later. -
Wine.com announces $165 million in revenue and 25% growth for fiscal 2020 ending March 31
Leading online wine retailer closes in on $200 million in revenue -
More Robust Wine Sales Growth in Nielsen Measured Channels
Consumers Turn to Big Brands They Know -
Hail Strikes Bordeaux's Right Bank
A punishing thunderstorm damaged vineyards in St.-Emilion and other prime regions -
South Africa's Vintners Can't Sell Wine at Home or Abroad
With exports banned and domestic alcohol sales outlawed during the pandemic, winemakers wonder how they will persevere -
Wine Still Strong Off-Premise and Online
Wine sales in Nielsen-measured off-premise channels grew by -
U.S. Wine Sales Grew 66 Percent As Consumers Stocked Up - Nielsen
Online Wine Sales Rose 224 Percent Versus One Year Ago -
Virtual Happy Hours Are The New Way To Go Out: Here's How To Plan A Great One
Nights out with friends are on pause, but nights in are having a moment. -
A List of Resources for Service Industry Workers, Restaurants, and Bars
Below is a list of relief funds and resources to which unemployed workers can apply and the general public can donate. -
Consumers turn to wine as pandemic bites
Wine retailers in key markets are seeing a surge in wine buying -
Chefs Spring into Action on Coronavirus Relief
Even as their own restaurants face closures and financial disaster, chefs all over the world are mobilizing to feed schoolkids, the vulnerable and overworked first responders -
Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open
Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open -
Willamette Valley Vineyards Launches Local Delivery with Fun Video
Willamette Valley Vineyards Launches Local Delivery with Fun Video -
Amid global Covid-19 uncertainty, fine wine offers stability
Amid global Covid-19 uncertainty, fine wine offers stability -
...Good Bordeaux doesn't have to cost a lot
GREAT VALUE - Disznoko Tokaji Dry Furmint 2018 -
UGCB CANCELS PRIMEURS WEEK
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux has announced it is suspending its en primeur programme that was due to take place at the end of this month. -
Growing Season Begins in Napa and Sonoma
Growers in Sonoma and the Napa Valley reported bud swelling and bud breaks in some vineyards this week as T-shirt like weather continues -
Crus Bourgeois Unveils New Classification
The Crus Bourgeois du Médoc has unveiled its new official classification, consisting of three categories, which will now be updated every five years. -
White House Spares European Wines from 100 Percent Tariffs for Now
25 Percent Duties Remain in Place - After reviewing the tariffs in the Airbus fight, the U.S. Trade Rep has raised duties on plane parts and is staying the course with wine tariffs. -
French Winemakers Feel the Tariff Pain
While U.S. wine merchants lobby to stop 100 percent tariffs on European wines, French winegrowers are already suffering from the 25 percent duties imposed last year. -
Wine.com achieves record results in 2019
Nation's largest online wine retailer finds success with mobile channel, younger consumers -
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile Partners with Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd.
Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd to represent internationally renowned Escudo Rojo and Mapu brands. -
What the Wine World Stands to Lose in the Face of Proposed Tariffs
Across the U.S., wine professionals and restaurateurs predict catastrophe for their businesses and slim choice for consumers should new tariffs on European wine take hold. (Includes comments from our COO/CFO Constance Oehmler) -
Five Important Wine Trends and Predictions for 2020
It’s not always easy to make predictions, but it is fun. The best way I know to do this is to look at obvious and not-so-obvious trends and try to discern where they are leading. Where is wine heading in 2020? Here are the top 5 predictions for 2020. -
Wine of the Week: Forefathers 2017 Lone Tree Vineyard, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
For wine lovers, holiday cheer is not packaged –– it’s bottled. -
Willamette Valley Vineyards is Certified Vegan
Willamete Valley Vineyards is Certified Vegan, making them one of only 8 wineries in the country. -
European Wine in the Tariff Crosshairs
With more US tariffs being threatened, producers and importers are looking a way through the trade war. -
2018 Italian Whites - An Outstanding Vintage
The white wines produced in Italy's 2018 vintage are truely -
Monsieur Touton Selection nominated for Importer of the Year
We are incredibly honored to have been nominated by Wine
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M. Touton Selection Eyes $200 Million In Revenue With Expanding Wholesale Presence
February 4, 2019
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A sit down with Guillaume Touton
The Bordeaux transplant has spent over 20 years building his family-run importing business in New York -
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