Latest Wine news in 5
Wine news in 5
New French grape variety, Argentina’s falling exports, UK’s rising wine taxes
Also, Concha y Toro set to purchase Provence estate Mirabeau (shown above); an update on Facebook’s recent recommendation bans and on New Zealand mining projects, and the passing of five...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 7 February 2026
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Wine news in 5
Strengthening US wine labelling, new EU trade deals, market reports, more bottles lighten up
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 30 January 2026
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Wildfires in Chile, New Zealand floods, South Africa starts harvest, Prosecco sales strong
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 23 January 2026
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Plus the aftermath of the Corbières fires, projections for French wine production in 2025, and US exports to Canada nosedive...
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Plus 1,500 alcohol-store closures in China and mining projects in the vineyard lands of New Zealand and Australia. Wildfires burn...
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Plus the latest wine-industry reports from Australia and the UK. Above, Buckwell Vineyard, Chapel Down's newest plantation, 119 ha (294...
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Plus news of a wildfire ripping through Washington State's Columbia Gorge. The Burdoin Fire is pictured above (photo credit: Lyle...
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Plus good news for Canadian consumers, an update on Ireland's cancer warnings and an alternative to SO 2 in the...
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Plus a clarification on Vietnam’s new tax hike on alcoholic beverages and a remembrance of Dr Richard Smart. Smart is...
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Plus a huge alcohol tax hike in Vietnam and 67 Pall Mall's new Shanghai location, shown above. Before I get...
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Plus, a potential win for US alcohol guidance, and the launch of the Barca Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships. Above...
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Plus tariff lawsuits, US-made alcohol in Canada and the effect of immigration raids on the wine industry. Update on Trump’s...
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Plus a change in Sweden that will allow wine producers to sell direct to customers for the first time in...
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Also a new interactive map of Marlborough's wine regions. Hours of fun and education for New Zealand wine buffs and...
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Plus some good news on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Before I get to global news, some site news – on...
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Plus the latest on 2024 bordeaux en primeur, including Mouton-Rothschild’s impressive price drop. Before I get to global news, some...
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Plus, more changes at the Duckhorn Portfolio, and an update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Above, Château Cheval Blanc. Hi...
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Plus news on Vinarchy, a new company created from the wines of Accolade and Pernod Ricard. Above, Garnacha harvest at...
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