200% tariffs! 10% tariffs! Delayed tariffs! Surprise tariffs! There’s a lot to follow in our new tariff-driven economy, but many agree that raising tariffs on wine imports is bad business. Check out what @hskurnik had to say on Ep. 179 about the last time President Trump went all-in on alcohol tariffs, and find the episode via the link in our bio!
Canadians are boycotting American wine, beer, and spirits due to President Trump’s tariff war. Are your sales feeling the impact? Let us know in the comments.
The news cycle has largely moved on from the wildfires in Southern California, but Los Angeles has not. In Ep. 189, @helenjohannesen discussed how the hospitality industry responded when the fires erupted. Follow the link in our bio to listen in!
There are increasing reports that inflation may rise faster than originally expected in 2025, largely due to the ongoing trade war. If raw material costs rise and consumers lose purchasing power, where does that leave the wine industry? Let us know in the comments.
Nearly every facet of American life has been thrown into uncertainty since Donald Trump took office last month. Undocumented immigrants and their communities are perhaps the most impacted. Searching for some understanding for how these unprecedented times may impact the wine world, we turn to @ameliaceja of @cejavineyards for her perspective. Tune in to hear her words of wisdom. Link in bio!
It’s giving chillable red on the beach. It’s giving “follow me to the wine bar.” It’s giving cool farmers market natural vino chic. Follow the link in our bio to get what it’s giving.
A recent post by @divisionwineco got us thinking: How is our new political reality impacting wine producers? The Trump Administration has introduced sweeping changes to federal policy, often without clear explanation or guidance. What does it all mean for the wine industry?
Stay tuned for our next episode, where we unpack how new immigration rules are affecting the wine world.
Also, be sure to check out @divisionwineco ’s most recent post for an example of how these changes are impacting their business.
The rumors are true; we have shirts! Or as we’re calling them, TFT-shirts! We also have hats and bags, but we didn’t come up with a fun pun for those… Everything you purchase will help The Four Top grow, produce better content, and bring on more guests. It’s a wine-wine! Visit our store via the link in our bio!
We’re on a short hiatus, but the world isn’t. While we work on more episodes for you all, we are bringing you our conversation with @helenjohannesen (of @helenswines ) about the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires. Our dear friend and occasional co-host @reyeswine.mw joins as well, and while the fires are devastating, Helen brings us glimpses of community, hope, and rebuilding.
Get out those flashcards, there is some new vocab to pair with your N. A. beverages. Pooches pounce on pests and pestilence in vineyards. Orange you glad that orange wine is finally official in Collio? We catch up on all the non-serious wine news we missed over the holidays. These are the stories we're following this week on your favorite wine news podcast, @TheFourTop . Tune in via the link in our bio!
The @U.S.SurgeonGeneral recently recommended that alcoholic drinks come with a cancer warning label. How do you think that will impact the wine industry? Let us know in the comments, and listen to Ep. 187 via the link in our bio!
