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The Penfolds owner freezes its shares ahead of a crucial market update, following a A$687 million U.S. impairment and weakening demand in China. Treasury Wine Estates abruptly suspended trading in...

A new industry study has revealed a clear divide in the Champagne market between the popularity of large, corporate-backed brands and the quality offered by family-owned producers. The Champagne Study...

After months of pressure from local leaders, Nantucket has won new guarantees from Vineyard Wind, securing an agreement that sets clearer rules for communication, public transparency, and emergency response as...

In 2025, MLive in Michigan and AL.com in Alabama investigated the current use of paraquat, a heavily regulated weed killer that

Researchers at the Heart Institute (InCor) of the Hospital das Cl

For the Napa Valley, the concentration has been in the wine industry, leading to decades of prosperous growth. Now a structural shift seems to be underway.

Slow Wine US Tour 2026 Brings Sustainable Wines to San Francisco, Austin, and New York City: All You Need To Know Wine enthusiasts and trade professionals in the United States...

Celebrating Good, Clean & Fair Wine Across San Francisco, Austin, and New York City NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Slow Wine is proud to announce the return of...

Though once an anomaly, Central Coast sparkling wines are popping more than ever before. The scene

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At the World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) held in Amsterdam last month, the global wine industry

Interest in dealcoholised and low-alcohol wines is increasing among both consumers and producers, but the future of this market remains uncertain. This was the main topic at a recent conference...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa about the industry

A South Australian bacteriologist with no professional wine background has stunned the wine world, defeating some of the state

La Ponca, a winery located in the foothills of the Collio region in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, has received significant national and international recognition for its wines. The winery, led by...

South Australian wine tourism owners and managers are invited to apply for the next round of an education program aimed at building wine, business and tourism capability and supporting the...

A state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system, inhouse upcycling of perlite and lees waste, and the spreading of grape marc and biosolids to vineyards, are just handful of the innovations rolled out...

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Napa County officials are taking their first stab at defining how a new state law that opens up tasting experiences directly in vineyards will work in the Napa Valley. The...

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This merger, sought by both groups, fits perfectly into a strategy of brand, product range, and sales network complementarity. It would allow Advini to strengthen its position in the Bordeaux...

Glenora Wine Cellars, one of the pioneers of small Finger Lakes wineries, has been sold by its owners to FLX Family Winery, LLC, a company led by brothers Brian and...

Researchers from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) will present new findings on wine markets at the ASSA 2026 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The session, titled "Asymmetric Information and...

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those...

Is tariff relief coming for the wine industry? Last week, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and co-chairs of the Congressional Wine Caucus introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at providing relief...

Europe's Sparkling Wine Market to Reach 2.3 Billion Litres and $21 Billion by 2035 IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe - Sparkling Wine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size,...

Economics does not have an agreed upon solution for problems of who pays taxes and who receives government benefits. Decisions about who receives benefits must balance the desire to provide...

For the Napa Valley, the concentration has been in the wine industry, leading to decades of prosperous growth. Now a structural shift seems to be underway.

An Oregon community group is opposing a proposed quarry on a mountain known as TV Butte.

Following in the footsteps of Ornellaia's legendary ex-winemaker Axel Heinz, Marco Balsimelli knew he had big shoes to fill. Yet the Tuscan oenologist takes it all in his stride, as...

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Danusia Szumowski, board member of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, is one of the rare people to be excited to be in line at the Motor Vehicle Division at 7:30...

Recent USDA report forecasts China

Canada's liquor monopolies might be convinced that sustainability is the "DNA" of New Zealand wine, but they want to see proof of certification on every label.

Those currently in the Western Cape will by now have noticed that a hot and dry summer is underway. Yet, driving around the vineyards, one is greeted by a prodigious...

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Fredericksburg, TEXAS, -- On my first night in Fredericksburg, I'm headed to one of my favorite dining spots, Hill & Vine Restaurant. While I am salivating at the thought of...

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A bacteriologist with no industry experience who started wine tasting during the Covid lockdown, has defeated seasoned wine professionals to win $5,000 cash in the inaugural Big Blind Grand Finale...

As tariffs lift and Australian wine re-enters China, leading Australian wine importer Mega Wines confronts a transformed market defined by shrinking business demand, cautious distributors and shifting consumer tastes. When...

Flavescence doree is 'one of the most dangerous diseases' threatening vineyards today, according to OIV "We spray our vineyard to protect it, but it is futile: the leafhoppers carrying the...

On Saturday afternoon, an incident at Garrod Farms in Saratoga, California, disrupted the usual calm of the winery and equestrian stable. According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff

Festival Napa Valley has announced the commissioning and upcoming world premiere of a new one-act opera, The Judgment of Paris, composed by Jake Heggie with a libretto by Gene Scheer....

A coalition of American wine and spirits industry groups, known as Toasts Not Tariffs, has delivered a petition to former President Donald Trump, urging him to remove tariffs on European...

Wine production in Portugal has dropped by 20% this year, reaching its lowest level in the past decade, according to initial estimates released Friday by the country

The Istituto Grandi Marchi, a group of 18 leading Italian wine producers, has announced it will resume its investment in the education of future Masters of Wine. This initiative, which...

A Tri-Cities holiday tradition has come to an end as the company that put it on has embarked on a new chapter. Lawn care provider Senske Services announced via its...

Wine tourism is becoming a key driver for the global wine industry, according to recent findings from the Global Wine Tourism Report 2025. The report, produced by Hochschule Geisenheim University...

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Meet Kim Stare Wallace, daughter of winery founder Dave. She was literally raised among the vines in Sonoma County

This year, Luis Miguel Vegas has been put in charge of the general management of Provid, the association that brings Peruvian table grape producers and exporters together. In addition to...

A week earlier than usual, the California table grape harvest ended in week 48, only days after Thanksgiving. This, says John Pandol, Special Projects Director at California producer Pandol Brothers,...

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The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) returned to Amsterdam with higher attendance, shifting global trade signals and a clear focus on premiumisation across both wine and spirits. Organised by Vinexposium,...