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Trinchero purchases Mumm Napa, Chablis updates AOC, Canada sells off US booze
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 19 December 2025
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Wine news in 5
Champagne’s first Voltis harvest, tariff effects, ancient Turkish wine facility unearthed
Plus a new study highlighting the importance of wine tourism on global winery revenue. I just flew back from California this morning where Jancis, Alder Yarrow, Josh Greene and I...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 1 November 2025
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Wine news in 5
BC strike, UK duty hike results, UN alcohol and health guidelines
And a new EU proposal to develop faster and clearer procedures to benefit the agricultural industry. Plus an extension on importing grapes for Canadian wine and a slew of exciting...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 26 September 2025
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