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Free for all Zinfandel – the beauty of age

If you’re looking for character, individuality and real significance, go Zin, from vines planted in another era of American history altogether. A shorter version of this article is published by...

Jancis Robinson Saturday 7 March 2026 • 1 min read

Inside information Santorini – investing in the future

The race to revive Santorini’s vineyards – and the challenges its winemakers are up against – in a time of crisis. Above, Sigalas’s Monachogios vineyard in Oia. It’s astonishing that...

Julia Harding MW Wednesday 4 March 2026 • 1 min read

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

Samantha Cole-Johnson Friday 28 November 2025 • 1 min read

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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...

Yokich's vine nursery in the Cinti Valley

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Bolivia – new heights for old vines

A cache of bottles from one of the most remote, challenging and intriguing wine regions in the world. Above, Yokich’s...

Wine news in 5

Treasury Estates bets on NoLos, varietal Muscardin, mapping old vineyards, French glass recycling

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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Etna's eight old-vine lessons

Surprising facts and wise insights gained on the slopes of a Sicilian volcano. Plus reviews of over 50 Etna wines...

Free for all

A rosy future for Grenache in Australia

From workhorse to winemakers' darling. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times . See also...

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Kilikanoon's old-vine Attunga 1865

The complex story of a Chinese acquisition in Australia. Changyu is China’s biggest wine company, which makes it both substantial...

Wine news in 5

Trump’s tariff war, US public health agencies gutted, Old Vine Heroes announced

Plus the good news of 12 new grants supporting wine education from the Gérard Basset Foundation. Hi everyone, this is...

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Old-vine wines from around the world

Julia enjoys the produce of old vines, an increasingly cherished resource in our fast-paced, ephemeral world. Above, Bideona’s Cepa Falsa...

Wine news in 5

What the US elections mean for the wine industry, defining old vines, UK duty hike response

Plus an update on the floods in Spain and reminder of our ongoing 2023 Rhône coverage. Above, the new low-alcohol...

Wines of the week

Domaine des Tourelles, Vieilles Vignes Cinsault 2021 Bekaa Valley

As rare as hen’s teeth: a wine of the week that has been a wine of the week before, albeit...

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs sign and vineyard

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Ridge Lytton Springs turns 50

A remarkable old-vine, fine wine that combines ageability, collectibility, availability and affordability – and continues to make California history. Ridge...