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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
Video Before I get to global news, a couple bits from us. First and foremost, a huge congratulations to our Australia correspondent Max Allen for being named the 2025 Wine...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 8 November 2025
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