Category Archive: News
Wine Spectator: How High Will Tariffs Go On Imported Wine?
Prices for many imported wines are about to go even higher. President Donald J. Trump’s new higher tariff rates for many nations went into effect just after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 7. And that means that prices will likely rise on many popular wines on U.S. stores shelves. How high will they go? That’s a lot less clear. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2025News Briefs for August 8, 2025
- Casa Azul Orgánico has named Breakthru Beverage as the Tequila brand’s new California distributor. The move expands the partnership between the companies, which are already aligned in Nevada and Missouri. Continue reading →
French Rosés Back On The Rise In The U.S.
After a down year in 2023, the French rosé category has regained positive momentum in the U.S. market, as pricing stability has returned, offering consumers a more attractive price-value equation. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2025Toasts Not Tariffs Urges Reciprocal Free Trade For Wines And Spirits
The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, made up of nearly 60 groups from across the three-tier system, has delivered a letter to the White House urging President Trump to include a zero-for-zero carveout for wines and spirits in the final version of the upcoming E.U./U.S. trade deal. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2025News Briefs for August 7, 2025
•Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the 2025 edition of Parker’s Heritage, an 11-year-old Straight American whiskey. Continue reading →
Interview, Part 2: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr
In the second part of our interview, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr discusses the state of play in California red wines, growth in the non-alcohol segment, the DTC market, and the competitive landscape confronting the 1.5-million-case Central Coast producer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 6, 2025
