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Protests in France, Domaine Sigalas acquisition, Vinarchy to cull wine brands
Plus an early harvest for ice wine in Germany, and the oldest vine in the world. Above, Domaine Sigalas vineyard (image courtesy of the domaine). As you can see [if...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 28 November 2025
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d’Arenberg, The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 McLaren Vale
There’s nothing commercial about this old-vine, organically farmed Cabernet from a family-run winery except perhaps its price. From £15, $19.99. With their distinctive red-stripe branding, the wines from d’Arenberg in...
Andy Howard MW
Friday 7 November 2025
• 1 min read
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