100% Tax On EU Wine and Spirits Tabled—For Now
Wine importers, wholesalers, restaurateursand retailers received a valentine reprieve on Feb. 14: The U.S. Trade Representative decided against imposing a 100% tax on wine and other products from the European Union. But the tariff...
Interview: Catching Up with Coravin
When Coravin launched in 2013, this innovative technology reshaped the wine-drinking experience at home and on-premise. Today the company continues to expand its tech throughout the world of wine. Coravin also recently announced a...
The Wine Industry Could Face Tough Times in 2020
Since the 2019 North Coast harvest, I have reported on the significant shock waves facing the wine industry.
The past decade was generally very positive. The economy remained quite strong, and producers had great depletions...
ProWein 2020 Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns
The global wine event ProWein has postponed its 2020 trade festival, which had been set for mid-March in Düsseldorf, Germany. Fear of the spreading Coronavirus prompted the move.
"This decision was not an easy one...
Georges Duboeuf Kicks Off 2020 Artist Label Competition
Artists, prepare your easels.
Georges Duboeuf has announced the opening of its 2020 Artist Label Competition. Since its beginning in 2017, more than 2,000 artists have entered to see their work on over one million...
ProWein Postponed Until 2021 Over Coronavirus Fears
Worried about the spread of Coronavirus, the global wine event ProWein has postponed its 2020 event by an entire year.
Previously the organization had simply said it would postpone the expo, set for mid-March in Düsseldorf,...
The Best Wines for Spring and Summer 2020
Winter is winding down and warmer weather cannot get here fast enough. As retailers begin looking for what wines they will feature come spring and summer 2020, our wine panel picked their favorite sippers...
Campari America Assumes U.S. Distribution of Cinzano and Mondoro Wines
Campari America will shift the distribution and marketing of the Cinzano and Mondoro wine brands in the U.S. from Palm Bay International to Campari America, effective immediately.
With Cinzano 1757 Vermouth Di Torino already imported...
Vinitaly Postponed Until April 2021
Another major alcohol expo has canceled its 2020 event as COVID-19 sweeps destructively across the globe.
At the beginning of March, in agreement with major wine industry institutions, Vinitaly had decided to postpone the 54th edition...
WSET Stepping Up Digital Learning In Light Of COVID-19
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that it’s ramping up investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications. The global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications already offers its Levels 1-4...