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Wildfires in Chile, New Zealand floods, South Africa starts harvest, Prosecco sales strong
Also: the WHO calls for raised alcohol taxes; more tariff drama; Champagne sales decline, and protests continue at Moët Hennessy. Above, fires still rage in South Africa. Photo by David...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 23 January 2026
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Wine news in 5
BC strike, UK duty hike results, UN alcohol and health guidelines
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 26 September 2025
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France's copper limits challenge organics, California fruit left unpicked, Douro oversupply
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 20 September 2025
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