Weekly wine briefing
Today in wine
Updated Monday, 28 September 2026
This week in the wine trade, significant attention is on the financial struggles and bankruptcies of historic California wineries amid industry challenges. Climate change adaptation strategies and innovative technologies like AI are also prominent, alongside notable acquisitions and partnerships shaping the market landscape.
- 1MarketCalifornia’s oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry strugglesCalifornia’s oldest family-owned winery has declared bankruptcy, highlighting ongoing struggles within the wine industry.latimes.com · 09/25/2026, 10:00 AM, +0000 UTC
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SustainabilityInnovative strategies the wine industry is using to adjust to climate changeThe wine industry is adopting innovative strategies to adjust to the impacts of climate change.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 09/27/2026, 07:59 AM, +0000 UTC - 3
MarketBoisset Acquires Artesa Winery in Carneros DealBoisset has acquired Artesa Winery in a deal involving the Carneros region.Wine Spectator · 09/23/2026, 06:55 PM, +0000 UTC - 4
TradeCanada’s boycott forces the sale of a California wineryA Canadian boycott has forced the sale of a California winery, indicating trade tensions affecting the industry.latimes.com · 09/23/2026, 10:00 AM, +0000 UTC - 5
ProductionVoices from the Wine Regions on the 2026 Grape HarvestVoices from various wine regions provide insights on the 2026 grape harvest.Wine Industry Advisor · 09/24/2026, 06:23 PM, +0000 UTC - 6
OtherFrom Cellar to Table: How Wine Professionals Are Putting AI to WorkWine professionals are increasingly using AI technology to enhance operations from cellar management to sales.Wine Industry Advisor · 09/24/2026, 01:02 PM, +0000 UTC - 7
Market‘It’s a new world now’: Why more California winery bankruptcies and foreclosures are comingMore bankruptcies and foreclosures are expected in California’s winery sector as the industry faces new challenges.San Francisco Chronicle · 09/24/2026, 11:06 AM, +0000 UTC - 8
TradeWine Regions Take Export Concerns to the WTOWine regions are addressing export concerns by taking issues to the World Trade Organization.Wine Industry Advisor · 09/23/2026, 08:07 PM, +0000 UTC - 9
PeopleBuild a Career in Wine: Linfield University Opens Applications for Graduate Certificate in Wine Business LeadershipLinfield University has opened applications for a graduate certificate focused on wine business leadership.Wine Industry Advisor · 09/21/2026, 10:41 PM, +0000 UTC - 10
SustainabilityReimagining Wine in a Changing ClimateThe wine industry is reimagining production and practices in response to a changing climate.Wine Industry Advisor · 09/22/2026, 01:02 PM, +0000 UTC
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