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Hail and fires in France, Australian organics upset, a Burgundy–UK venture
Plus a clarification on Vietnam’s new tax hike on alcoholic beverages and a remembrance of Dr Richard Smart. Smart is pictured above (r) with Cornell professor Nelson Shaulis. Before I...

Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 12 July 2025
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Wine news in 5
French protests and storms, microplastics in beverages, human trafficking in Champagne
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Saturday 28 June 2025
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Wine news in 5
France hit by severe storms, Australian wine exports surge, fine-wine sales slump
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 24 May 2025
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