Submissions for Wine Business Monthly's 2021 Wine Industry Leaders list close this Thursday, April 15. Those selected will be featured in our annual Wine Industry Leaders list, published in the October 2021 issue.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Tuesday directed insurers to provide details on what's going on. Lara gave carriers operating in the state and those participating in its coverage of last resort, the California FAIR Plan, 60 days to provide the Department of Insurance with detailed information about changes to and effects of commercial policy underwriting since January 2017.

EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis proposal for a six-month suspension of the mutual tariffs, as reported by Der Spiegel on April 10, 2021[1], consistent with his earlier remarks on January 25, 2021, at the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade on suspending all mutual tariffs including the Airbus/Boeing tariffs.[2]

"Our ambition is to be No.-1 in fine wine, which we define as sold under $75 domestically, and to be among the top five players in luxury and cult wine, while thoughtfully growing our craft spirits portfolio."

Buyers have moved from being reactive (as they needed to be in response to the unforeseen events of COVID-19 and the wildfires) to more measured, gathering intel - on retail sales and the early growing season conditions - in an attempt to better understand what they need to do next.

According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the man known as Dr. Conti was flown to Indonesia on April 8. What he'll do next is a mystery

During the four weeks that ended March 27, champagne sales in the US popped 88.5 percent over last year, according to NielsonIQ.

Champagne has enjoyed an impressive year, but have we changed our tastes?

"There are a lot of great wineries out there. Maybe some will fit our culture and growth profile."

VIA turns its attention back to its Verona Flagship edition and, one of the biggest markets for Italian Wine, the United States, with newly formatted hybrid editions with online lectures and in-person socially distanced tastings.

Taking the Guesswork Out of Pricing and Inventory Management

One of the country's largest food festivals thought it had devised a smart approach to keeping guests safe during its upcoming event: Require a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination. But Florida's governor may have complicated the South Beach Wine & Food Festival's plan for 2021.

The latest wine industry research was highlighted during a Poster Session held during the Washington Winegrowers Association's virtual convention - WineVit™ - held throughout March.

At a virtual annual meeting of the membership, incumbents were re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors for the Washington Winegrowers Association.

Jaime Araujo, CEO and Vintner of Trois Noix, is proud to announce its new distribution partnership with Cellar Distributing based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vin Social announces its first-ever equity crowdfunding campaign this week in partnership with Wefunder and the Arora Project.

Transforms DTC Winery Management, Saving Wineries Thousands Each Year

New Mobile Platform Lets You Buy Your Family and Friends a Drink at any Brewery, Winery or Bar Across the Globe

In this 4th edition, Australia's 2015 Anubis Cabernet Sauvignon made by Levrier Wines takes the 'Wine of the Year' award with a top score of 96 points.

Santa Margherita Rosé is Crafted with grapes from some of the most revered vineyards in the heart of the historic and prolific Tre Venezie region.

OpenTab seamlessly integrates the ordering and payment experience between customer-owned mobile devices and establishment-owned POS devices.

Opening in Winter 2021, the new Kitchen Door will be located at 1300 First Street, Suite 272, off Clay Street Promenade. The restaurant, which has anchored Oxbow Public Market for a decade, will formally close that location in June 2021.

Acker will accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, PAX, Gemini Dollar, and BUSD.

Funds from this partnership will help rescue more than 10,000 pounds of produce (the equivalent to over 40,000 servings of fruits and vegetables), reducing food waste and also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Redford, one of the founders of the Oregon wine industry, has with the sale of the vineyard retired from active involvement in the industry after 47 years

The announcement coincides with the release of third variety pack, with several new flavors.

"In short, a rather successful marriage between panini, kebab, and burrito."

Worth a read: Hospitality is both invisible and formidable - it surrounds you. You can find it at a rest stop on the highway, and miss it at the host stand of a fine-dining restaurant. You feel its presence, or you don't.

Adds North Dakota and South Dakota to current responsibilities

"Stan has served in many executive advisory roles that helped the trade association better serve its members and tackle tough issues over the years, and that is to be applauded."