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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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Supreme Court hears tariff case, new alcohol sales data, vine pulls, old-vine superpowers
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Saturday 8 November 2025
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