The Calistoga Planning Commission on Wednesday took up the debate of what does or does not constitute an "event" at a winery. They decided that Brian Arden Winery on Silverado Trail had violated its use permit with its First Friday Socials, which take place once a month from 5 to 7 p.m.

Vinexpo's visitor numbers plummeted by 30% this year. Felicity Carter asks how the fallout will affect other fairs.

With the recent news of Robert Parker's retirement, Liv-ex looks back at just five times-of very many-that the famed wine critic moved the Bordeaux market.

Expensive professional services needed to comply with the Clean Water Act, he said, too often make it impossible for farmers to use their own land to its fullest.

In this week's "Commodity In Chief" segment on "Bloomberg Commodities Edge", Bloomberg's Alix Steel talks to David Duncan, chairman and CEO of Silver Oak Cellars. They discuss the growth of his business, winery competition in California, global expansion, technological efficiency in winemaking and trade war effect on wine prices. (Source: Bloomberg_TV)

Wine Intelligence has released a new report which has highlighted a change in consumer habits which is driving awareness in sustainable, organic and lower alcohol wines (SOLA), which is creating new opportunities in many markets around the world, including Australia.

The past year has been tough for the Chinese wine market - imported volumes decreased 8% marking the first decline in five years - while consumers are drinking less frequently. But that's not the whole story. While the market is maturing, it's also changing - opening up new opportunities at the same time.

Santa Barbara County's famed wine region - with its giant live oaks and destination tasting rooms - and the quiet beach town of Carpinteria have become the unlikely capital of California's legal pot market.

Two thousand sixteen is yet another link in an unprecedented chain of outstanding vintages in the Willamette Valley that began in 2014 and has now extended to 2018. Compared to the '14s and '15s, the '16s, while on the rich side for Pinot Noir, show more freshness than wines of the previous years at a similar stage

David Eakle and his sister Diana Eakle Hawkins are pretty busy - they run two companies and a winery, all in Pope Valley

The Napa Valley may be a classic case of the complete loss of sub-regional identity, which appears to have been, at first, accidental and then willful.

The UK wine market has long been trying to push the average price of major wine brands up and away from the £5 to £6 price bracket. E&J Gallo went further than most when in 2010 it introduced Dark Horse to push £10. Nearly 10 years on Helen Arnold talks to head winemaker behind the brand, Beth Liston, about how it has grown, what she has brought to the label and how Gallo hopes new varieties such as Malbec can help grow not only Dark Horse's own position, but branded wines in general.

Each year, the editors of Wine Enthusiast sip and sup their way around the country, seeking eateries that incorporate wine in thoughtful and exciting ways. This list isn't a ranking, nor is there a matrix of number of bottles, prices or types of food. Instead, it is a selection of restaurants where wine is shared and celebrated, and where, in our experiences, the selection, food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional. Cheers!