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Friday 30 October
RatingsSteenberg Vineyards
Steenberg Merlot 2023 wins Gold at the 2026 Veritas Awards
Steenberg Vineyards’ Merlot 2023 received a Gold medal at the 2026 Veritas Awards.
HarvestUnited States · Idaho
Idaho’s 2026 grape harvest nears completion with lower yields in parts of the state
Idaho growers are completing the 2026 harvest after hail, heat, wildfire smoke and a cool autumn shaped an uneven season.
IndustryUnited States
US wholesale wine volume fell 8% in the year through September
US wholesale wine volume declined 8% over 12 months, while white blends, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc recorded revenue growth among wines priced at $9 and above.