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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...

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Wine news in 5 France's copper limits challenge organics, California fruit left unpicked, Douro oversupply

Plus news of the AIV’s appeal to the UN, harvest updates, a Gallo acquisition, surging wine imports in India. And an invitation to join us for dinner. View this post...

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WHO's health taxes, more Australian wine aid, nine new Master Sommeliers
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New MWs, Trump's mass firings impact US wine, WHO pushes health warning labels for alcohol
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LA wildfires, US alcohol and health reports, Collio’s orange wines, Alsace vine challenges
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Wine, health and moderation
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What the headlines get wrong about alcohol and health
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Is the demon drink over-demonised?
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Hurricane Helene, LVMH's non-alcoholic fizz, the VITÆVINO declaration and the US dietary guidelines controversy
Plus harvest updates from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rioja, Chianti and Piemonte. Above, Plēb Urban Winery was destroyed by Hurricane Helene...
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Is alcohol good or bad for you? Yes
Following last week's Has the WHO lost its way regarding alcohol?, we're pleased to republish another helpful commentary on the...
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Has the WHO lost its way regarding alcohol?
A particularly balanced, thoughtful take on the current wine-and-health debate, from David Morrison, who has kindly allowed us to republish...
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