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WHO's health taxes, more Australian wine aid, nine new Master Sommeliers
Plus good news for Canadian consumers, an update on Ireland's cancer warnings and an alternative to SO 2 in the winery. And, because it made me laugh, a man who...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 18 July 2025
• 1 min read
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Pot in the pink – the renaissance of Irish pot-still whiskey
Dave Broom
Tuesday 27 May 2025
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Wine news in 5
EU wine industry aid, Ireland’s health labels, German exports grow, China’s white-wine boom
Plus Thailand's move towards loosening its extremely tight alcohol sales and advertising laws. Before we get to global news, I’ve been bugging you to vote in the Old Vine Hero...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 29 March 2025
• 1 min read
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