U.S. Authorities Deport Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the man known as Dr. Conti was flown to Indonesia on April 8. What he'll …
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Federal Court Rules on To Kalon Dispute
The decision allows the Napa vineyard trademark to stand ; plus a new study finds a key red-wine component can help treat …
U.S. Government Pauses Tariffs on European Wines
The Biden administration has suspended the 25 percent duties while negotiations continue; wine merchants breathe big sigh …
SND: U.S. to Suspend Tariffs on U.K. Spirits for Four Months
White House pauses 25 percent duties on single malt Scotch, but no relief yet on French, Spanish and German wines
Tennessee Legislators Aim to Limit Winery Direct Shipping Sales
Lawmakers propose banning winery direct shipping through fulfillment houses, which handle logistics for small wineries; …
Constellation Brands Prevails in To Kalon Dispute
Federal judge rejects The Vineyard House owner's efforts to use famed Napa vineyard name and terminate trademark establishe…
U.S. Government Decides Not to Redefine Moderate Wine Drinking
The new federal dietary guidelines kept the recommendation that men drink no more than two alcoholic beverages per day, but …
South African Wine Faces (Yet Another) Alcohol Ban
As COVID-19 cases surge, along with a more contagious strain of coronavirus, the government imposed a fresh shutdown on all …
Court of Master Sommeliers Chairman Steps Down, Group to Restructure After Outcry over Sexual Harassment
Sommelier community in turmoil amid complaints of a toxic culture at the highest levels; the organization has now suspended …
Jack Daniel’s v. Bad Spaniels: Trademark Battle Between Dog Toy Maker and Entire Bev Industry May Head to Supreme Court
The Tennessee whiskey has been locked in a yearslong legal dispute with a company that makes parody pet toys and that has …
What Do You Drink When You're the President? New Wine Book Tells All
From "Madeira Man" George Washington to JFK's obsession with James Bond–approved Champagne, Wine and the White House …