How Will Weeks of Wildfire Smoke on the West Coast Impact the 2020 Vintage?
Blazes have left smoke hanging over the region for weeks, and some vintners worry it could impact their grapes
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Harvest During COVID's Second Wave: Spanish Wineries Fight for the 2020 Vintage
Spain has been hard-hit by coronavirus, but vintners are adapting to rebuild businesses and keep workers safe
Champagne Grapples with COVID and Slumping Demand
After sales plummeted with the global economy, Champagne houses and growers negotiated on dramatically cutting production
Harvest in a Time of Flames and Pestilence—Another Challenging California Vintage
Wildfires and coronavirus punctuate harvest struggles, as concerns over weather, labor and grape supplies loom for …
South African Winemakers Exhale as Sales Prohibition Ends
The government’s alcohol ban, originally implemented during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, has inflicted millions …
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 …
A Wine Industry on the Edge: Live Chat with Anthony Hamilton Russell
The South African vintner talks about taking the reins as owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, dealing with the country's …
Canned Wine Sales Are Bursting at the Seams
Familiar names and new faces are diving into the soon-to-be $200 million market for wine in cans, with greater quality and …
New York Wineries Adjust to Governor's New Pandemic Hospitality Rules
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, New York wineries are working to meet Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new regulations on serving …
California Winery Tastings Forced Outside as COVID-19 Cases Spike
A surge in new cases closes indoor dining and tasting rooms, but wineries continue to adapt
U.S. Wine Industry Dodges One Tariff Bullet, Still Faces Another
The Trump administration will not impose tariffs on French bubbly, but is actively reviewing its 25 percent duties on many …
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Surging coronavirus cases across the country are forcing some restaurants to close just days after reopening
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