Wine Spectator To Unveil Its Wine Of The Year

After a week-long countdown of its Top 10 Wines of 2026, featuring outstanding bottles from premier producers around the world, Wine Spectator will announce its Wine of the Year today at 11am. Continue reading →

A-B Investing In Cutwater’s Innovation Hub As RTD Competition Continues To Intensify

Anheuser-Busch has announced a $1.5 million investment in the Cutwater brand’s San Diego production facility, coming on the heels of $5 million in outlays across the RTD brand’s broader manufacturing network. Continue reading →

Big Sipz Joins The Growing “Ade” Category

RTD brand Big Sipz, from Patco Brands, is launching its first spirits-based offering, a vodka-based addition to the “Ade” category that comes in resealable 500-ml. Tetra Paks. Big Sipz Lyte Ade is at 5% abv and is made with vodka and coconut water, rolling out in Fruit Punch, Watermelon, and Orange Crush flavors. Continue reading →

News Briefs for November 13, 2026

• Instacart, which recently agreed to be acquired by DoorDash for $17 billion, has partnered with drinks industry digital platform Provi. Continue reading →

Impact Databank: Better-For-You Wines Maintain Healthy Growth Trend

Low-calorie and de-alcoholized wines have bucked tough wine market trends in the U.S. lately. Last year, low-calorie wines surpassed three million cases on double-digit growth, according to Impact Databank, joining non-alcoholic brands and wine-based cocktails among the most vibrant areas of the market. Continue reading →

Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Countdown Rolls On

Wine Spectator is continuing its annual countdown of the Top 10 wines of the year, leading up to the release of its full Top 100 Wines of 2026 list. Continue reading →