The Napa Valley Vintners Group has submitted a safety plan for the eventual reopening of tasting rooms to local authorities.
Winery Buyers Skittish Due to Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic is making winery buyers skittish about buying grapes during the upcoming harvest, according to a top industry analyst.
The Disintegration of the Wine Tourism Economy
The economic ripple effects on the rest of the local economy are just beginning to be calculated as Sonoma County’s $2.175 billion annual tourism economy is now all but closed.
U.S. Wine Drinkers Have Increased Consumption During Lockdown
In “because of course they have” news, new research out this week has found that America’s 77 million regular wine drinkers have increased their frequency of wine consumption due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Low Alcohol Drinks May Soon Fall from Favor
A looming recession may mean consumers give the “thumbs down” to low alcohol beverages.
Napa Vintner Dario Sattui Pledges to Return $1.2 Million Small Business Loan
Sattui says he “felt guilty” about taking the money from the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
