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Free for all A 21st-century A–Z of wine, part 3

The wine world is expanding upwards and polewards while having to combat trade wars, real wars, misinformation and changing social habits. A version of this article is published by the...

Jancis Robinson Saturday 25 April 2026 • 1 min read

Wine news in 5 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 • 1 min read

Wine news in 5 BC strike, UK duty hike results, UN alcohol and health guidelines

Samantha Cole-Johnson Friday 26 September 2025 • 1 min read

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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...

Wine news in 5

Tariffs head to Supreme Court, ketchup pays more than wine, alcohol guideline report shelved

Plus, Italy is on schedule to become the largest wine producer in the world in 2025. Also, news on how...

Wine news in 5

WHO's health taxes, more Australian wine aid, nine new Master Sommeliers

Plus good news for Canadian consumers, an update on Ireland's cancer warnings and an alternative to SO 2 in the...

Wine news in 5

Meininger's International shuts down, Oregon vineyard-management juggernaut, ICE raids

Plus, a potential win for US alcohol guidance, and the launch of the Barca Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships. Above...

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Wine news in 5

EU wine industry aid, Ireland’s health labels, German exports grow, China’s white-wine boom

Plus Thailand's move towards loosening its extremely tight alcohol sales and advertising laws. Before we get to global news, I’ve...

Wine news in 5

New MWs, Trump's mass firings impact US wine, WHO pushes health warning labels for alcohol

And a curious investment in Constellation Brands by multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. Above, new MWs clockwise from top left: Amanda...

Wine news in 5

LA wildfires, US alcohol and health reports, Collio’s orange wines, Alsace vine challenges

Plus a eulogy for Dr Anita Oberholster and some exciting site news, including the re-release of more Vintner's Tales, the...

Wine news in 5

US warnings on alcohol, growing NOLO sales, Cava's commitment to organics, champagne slump

And the Porto Protocol’s new guide to environmentally friendly wine packaging, pictured above right. Before I get to global news...

Wine news in 5

Benefits of moderate drinking, the kokumi effect on sparkling wines, new 'crus' for Alto Adige

Plus the Gérard Basset Foundation’s latest grantees, awarded as part of its mandate to fund educational and professional programmes focused...

Wine news in 5

FTC sues Southern Glazer's, Finnish dietary regulations updated, new Argentine GI

Plus details on Treasury’s newest acquisition in China: Stone & Moon Winery, shown above. US’s largest alcohol distributor sued On...

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Wine, health and moderation

Pauline Vicard, CEO of Areni Global , reflects on what it means to drink in moderation and how to establish...

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What the headlines get wrong about alcohol and health

Vintner and medical doctor Laura Catena argues that recent anti-alcohol messaging is informed by inconclusive science and prohibitionist ideology. This...