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Wine news in 5

The most important developments of the week, gathered and digested into a five-minute newsreel by Samantha Cole-Johnson. Available via video, podcast or transcript on Saturday mornings 8.45 GMT. Free!

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Wine news in 5 Protests in France, Domaine Sigalas acquisition, Vinarchy to cull wine brands

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Wine news in 5 Plus, more changes at the Duckhorn Portfolio, and an update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur. Above, Château Cheval Blanc. Hi...
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Wine news in 5 Some are hailing South Africa's 2025 vintage as potentially the best in two decades. Above, at Brookdale Estate in Paarl...
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Wine news in 5 Plus Trump's postponement of tariffs. Louise Hurren took the photo above in the wine region awarded Mexico's first protected geographical...
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Wine news in 5 Plus the good news of 12 new grants supporting wine education from the Gérard Basset Foundation. Hi everyone, this is...
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Wine news in 5 Plus Thailand's move towards loosening its extremely tight alcohol sales and advertising laws. Before we get to global news, I’ve...
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