The Wine News in 5 from JancisRobinson.com

2024 port update, St Supéry buys Rudd, Caterpillar acquires Monarch, tariff refund help

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:42:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses 2024 vintage declarations for port, St Supéry’s acquisition of Rudd, Caterpillar’s acquisition of Monarch tractors, a frost on the US East Coast, updated information on the frost in Champagne, Systembolaget – Sweden’s alcohol monopoly – updating their buying criteria to include analysis of a wine’s carbon footprint and the Liberty Justice Center’s creation of an online platform to help US businesses recover unlawfully collected tariffs.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2024-port-update-st-supery-buys-rudd-caterpillar-acquires-monarch-tariff-refund-help.

UK wine production booming, Georgian exports up, Cava’s latest loss, frost updates

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:01:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses frost damage in France, ANSES’ battle to do away with copper fungicides, new data on champagne and Georgian wine exports, the continued boom in UK wine production, Juvé y Camps joining Corpinnat and how the global alcohol downturn is affecting several large beverage companies.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/uk-wine-production-booming-georgian-exports-cavas-latest-loss-frost-updates.

Old Vine Registry milestone, frost in France, Asti rosé, Sula expands, EU–Australia trade deal

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:52:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the Old Vine Registry reaching a new milestone, frost in France, a new category for Asti, Sula’s purchase of a Moët Hennessy production facility in India, Georgia’s new law requiring state approval for the establishment of vineyards, an EU–Australia trade deal and harvest and growing season updates from South Africa and Washington State.

30 March 2026 – This newscast states that, under the new free-trade agreement, Australian products labelled ‘Prosecco’ will no longer be allowed to be sold to the EU. Australian ‘Prosecco’ has not been allowed to be sold in the EU since the protection of the Prosecco GI within the EU, effective 2009. The new EU–Australia deal restricts exports of Australian ‘Prosecco’ to any country.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/old-vine-registry-milestone-frost-france-asti-rose-sula-expands-eu-australia-trade-deal.

RIP Michel Rolland, California vineyards shrink, Method Oregon launched

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:23:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the death of Michel Rolland, the effect of rising oil prices on the wine industry, Argentina’s declining consumption, Germany’s changing export market, California’s shrinking vineyards, THC drinks in the US and Oregon’s new sparkling-wine producer organisation.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/rip-michel-rolland-california-vineyards-shrink-method-oregon-launched.

*This episode misstates that Michel Rolland was 79 at the time of his death – he was 78.

Harvest starts down under; Jackson Family news, pruning by kayak, French co-ops in crisis

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:37:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses flooding in Bordeaux and Victoria, Champagne’s emission reductions, the plight of two co-operatives in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Jackson Family’s recent closure and acquisition, gold mining in Victoria and the start of harvest in New Zealand and Australia.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/harvest-starts-down-under-jackson-family-news-pruning-kayak-french-co-ops-crisis.

Flooding in Bordeaux and Victoria, bribery at Southern Glazer’s, tariff update

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:59:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump tariffs, flooding in Bordeaux and Victoria, lawsuits in France over copper fungicides, the complete buyout of Freixenet Cava by Germany’s Henkell group and bribery at Southern Glazer’s.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/flooding-bordeaux-and-victoria-bribery-southern-glazers-tariff-update.

SCOTUS rules on tariffs, downsizing in the US and Spain's vineyard area shrinks

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:53:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses this morning’s ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, a laundry list of sales, closures and lay-offs in the US, the sale of Ridgeview Wine Estate in the UK, Wales hiking the minimum price of alcohol and Spain’s vineyard area dropping to the lowest level in 50 years.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/scotus-rules-tariffs-downsizing-us-and-spains-vineyard-area-shrinks.

Floods hit Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monarch Tractor shuttered, early budbreak in California

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:10:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses floods in Spain and Portugal, floods and landslides in southern Italy, the closing of Monarch Tractor, a trade deal for China and South Africa, French wine and spirits exports falling to their lowest level in 25 years, budbreak in California and a legal case in Australia.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/floods-hit-spain-portugal-italy-monarch-tractor-shuttered-early-budbreak-california.

New French grape variety, Argentina’s falling exports, UK’s rising wine taxes

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:44:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses a new grape variety for France, Concha y Toro’s purchase of Mirabeau, mining in Central Otago, Meta’s fix on Facebook bans, Argentina’s latest export report, the UK overtaking Finland for the highest wine taxes in Europe and the passing of five incredibly influential individuals.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-french-grape-variety-argentinas-falling-exports-uks-rising-wine-taxes.

Strengthening US wine labelling, new EU trade deals, market reports, more bottles lighten up

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:37:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses a bill to strengthen US wine labelling, the new EU–India trade deal, a delay in the EU–Mercosur trade deal, reports on the US, South African and Australian wine markets, snow in the Douro, the end of the drought in California and new signatories to the Sustainable Wine Roundtable.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/strengthening-us-wine-labelling-new-eu-trade-deals-market-reports-more-bottles-lighten.

More wildfires, South Africa harvest starts, New Zealand floods, Prosecco up, Champagne down

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:36:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses wildfires in Itata and Bío-Bío, flooding and landslides in New Zealand, Trump’s latest tariff threats, the WHO asking member states to tax alcohol more harshly, protests at Moët Hennessy, new data on champagne and Prosecco sales and an early harvest in South Africa.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/more-wildfires-south-africa-harvest-starts-new-zealand-floods-prosecco-champagne-down.

Fires in South Africa, Australia and Argentina, FB bans, state of the US wine industry report

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:45:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses fires in South Africa, Australia and Argentina, Facebook’s arbitrary restriction on alcohol-related accounts, France’s restriction of copper fungicides and the 2025 State of the US Wine Industry Report from Silicon Valley Bank.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/fires-south-africa-australia-and-argentina-fb-bans-state-us-wine-industry-report.

Sweetener in French AOC wines, US diet guidelines updated, New Zealand free-trade deal

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:20:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses New Zealand’s approval of a free-trade deal with India, the repeal of many of Argentina’s wine regulations, authorisation to sweeten AOC wines, de-alcoholisation in the EU, an update on the US Dietary Guidelines and Champagne Telmont’s new certification.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/sweetener-french-aoc-wines-us-diet-guidelines-updated-new-zealand-free-trade-deal.

Trinchero purchases Mumm Napa, Chablis updates AOC, Canada sells off US booze

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:36:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trinchero’s purchase of Mumm Napa from Pernod Ricard, Mendoza’s approval of copper mining, Canada selling off US booze, the discontinuation of the ‘Sud de France’ label and Chablis changing vineyard rules.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/trinchero-purchases-mumm-napa-chablis-updates-aoc-canada-sells-us-booze.

Friuli floods, Ste Michelle sold, UK duty hike, French Bloom buys vineyard, LVMH strikes

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:53:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses floods in Friuli, the sale of Ste Michelle Wine Estates, the recognition of Burgundian geographical indications in China, another duty hike in the UK, a new vineyard for LVMH as well as strikes within the company, fraud in Vinho Verde and an update on Barossa growers’ fight against a luxury development on protected land.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/friuli-floods-ste-michelle-sold-uk-duty-hike-french-bloom-buys-vineyard-lvmh-strikes.

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

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:30:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses recent protests in France as well as government aid for uprooting vineyards; the acquisition of Domaine Sigalas in Greece; Vinarchy considering axing 60 brands; an early ice-wine harvest in Germany; and the oldest vine in the world.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/protests-france-domaine-sigalas-acquisition-vinarchy-cull-wine-brands.

Global wine production falls, burgundy bottles lighten up, UK hospitality sector struggles

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:21:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses estimates for global wine production in 2025, a proposal for updated rules in the EU’s wine sector, the world’s lightest burgundy bottle, 80-year-old tawny port and the struggles of the UK hospitality sector.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/global-wine-production-falls-burgundy-bottles-lighten-uk-hospitality-sector-struggles.

Supreme Court hears tariff case, new alcohol sales data, vine pulls, old-vine superpowers

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:02:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump tariffs and the US Supreme Court, the US government shutdown’s effect on the wine industry, vine-pull data in California and France, new IWSR data on alcohol consumption, Côtes de Provence bottle weight reductions, research on the importance of old vines and an auction you should tune in to!

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/supreme-court-hears-tariff-case-new-alcohol-sales-data-vine-pulls-old-vine-superpowers.

Champagne’s first Voltis harvest, tariff effects, ancient Turkish wine facility unearthed

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:45:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the first Voltis harvest in Champagne, new research showing the cost of tariffs on US wine consumers, Trump cancelling trade talks with Canada, statistics on how wine tourism accounts for a quarter of global winery revenue, how pub closures are causing an increase in loneliness in the UK and the discovery of a 1,600-year-old winemaking facility.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/champagnes-first-voltis-harvest-tariff-effects-ancient-turkish-wine-facility-unearthed.

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Germany’s tiny 2025 vintage, Oregon wildfire payout, Ram's Gate Winery goes ROC

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:02:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Germany’s smallest vintage in 15 years, an initiative to recognise fortified-wine production as Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO, a $99-million wine Ponzi scheme, PacifiCorp to pay Oregon wineries $125 million and, finally, a new Sonoma entry on the list of wineries with Regenerative Organic Certification.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/germanys-tiny-2025-vintage-oregon-wildfire-payout-rams-gate-winery-goes-roc.

Michelin takes on wine, France's yield estimates fall, Ukrainian wine stolen in London

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:24:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the Michelin Guide’s announcement that they will be launching a global wine-ranking system, a new grape variety authorised for champagne, a new Vino de Pago for Spain, New Zealand’s wine exports, France’s new yield estimate and new research on how bacterial injections can help fight esca, a grapevine trunk disease.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/michelin-takes-wine-frances-yield-estimates-fall-ukrainian-wine-stolen-london.

BC strike, UK duty hike results, UN alcohol and health guidelines

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:21:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the EU’s proposal to develop faster and clearer procedures to benefit the agricultural industry, yesterday’s UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, a strike in British Columbia that’s affecting the wine industry, an extension on importing grapes for Canadian wine and recent statistics related to UK duty hikes.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bc-strike-uk-duty-hike-results-un-alcohol-and-health-guidelines.

France's copper limits challenge organics, California fruit left unpicked, Douro oversupply

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:42:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses harvest in Austria, Savoie and California, Douro’s oversupply plan, Gallo’s acquisition of Whiny Baby, a surge in wine imports to India, Académie Internationale du Vin’s open letter and new regulations on the use of copper as a fungicide in France.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/frances-copper-limits-challenge-organics-california-fruit-left-unpicked-douro-oversupply.

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

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:21:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump tariffs, a new development with US alcohol guidelines, yield forecasts for harvest in France and Italy, findings on how yeast strains fare amid high temperatures in vineyards and how ketchup may be better business for grape growers than wine.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tariffs-head-supreme-court-ketchup-pays-more-wine-alcohol-guideline-report-shelved.

Mercosur–EU trade talks, wildfire updates, Austria and Cava hit organic goals

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:37:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses wildfires in Napa and Galicia, Trump tariffs, a new trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU, hail in Southwest France, Austria and DO Cava hitting organic milestones and the start of harvest in northern Italy, Beaujolais, New York and Valdeorras.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/mercosur-eu-trade-talks-wildfire-updates-austria-and-cava-hit-organic-goals.

EU wildfires set record, Château Lafleur leaves Pomerol, Canada lifts tariffs on US wine

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:48:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses wildfires in Napa and Spain, Château Lafleur leaving the Pomerol and Bordeaux appellations, Canada lifting tariffs on US wine, Champagne no longer requiring foils on their bottles, sherry no longer being required to be fortified, and harvest beginning in Anjou-Saumur, Santa Lucia Highland, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Portugal and the Rhône.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/eu-wildfires-set-record-chateau-lafleur-leaves-pomerol-canada-lifts-tariffs-us-wine.

Tariff effects, wildfires threaten Iberia and Napa Valley, To Kalon a trademark

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:37:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump tariffs, wildfires in Spain and in Napa Valley, the beginning of harvest in Baden, Columbia Valley, Alsace, Muscadet and Champagne, minuscule harvests for Santorini and Lanzarote and a federal verdict on whether To Kalon is a place or a trademark.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tariff-effects-wildfires-threaten-iberia-and-napa-valley-kalon-trademark.

Phylloxera hits Canaries, US alcohol consumption plummets, harvest 2025 starts

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:29:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses emergency funding for Corbières, phylloxera in the Canary Islands, projections for 2025 wine production for France, plummeting US exports to Canada, US alcohol consumption hitting an all-time low, three new grape varieties approved in the EU, and the start of harvest in Franciacorta and Napa Valley.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/phylloxera-hits-canaries-us-alcohol-consumption-plummets-harvest-2025-starts.

Wildfires burn Aude, Corsica and California, super-light wine bottles, new GI for Argentina

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:53:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses recent fires in the Aude, Corsica and California, a Chinese alcohol retailer closing 1,500 stores, a new geographical indication for Argentina, two potential mining projects that would affect the wine industry – one in New Zealand and another in Australia – and the unveiling of the lightest wine bottle in the world.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wildfires-burn-aude-corsica-and-california-super-light-wine-bottles-new-gi-argentina.

Harvest starts in France, new US tariff concerns, Gallo winery closure

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:07:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the start of harvest in France, new developments in Trump tariffs, the closing of another E & J Gallo winery, Wine Australia’s latest export report and the latest industry report from Wines of Great Britain.

You can read the transcript of this newscast (with linked news sources) at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/harvest-starts-france-new-us-tariff-concerns-gallo-winery-closure.

Champagne news, hail hits Loire, Barossa uproar, RIP Angela Muir MW

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:36:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses a human-trafficking case in Champagne, a reduction in the allowable harvest yield in Champagne, hail in Sancerre and the Gard, fire in Columbia Gorge AVA in Oregon, developers trying to push through a resort on protected land in Barossa, and the passing of Angela Muir MW.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/champagne-news-hail-hits-loire-barossa-uproar-rip-angela-muir-mw.

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:14:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the World Health Organization’s push to raise prices on alcohol, the lifting of inter-provincial alcohol trade barriers in Canada, Ireland delaying requirements for cancer warnings on alcohol, increased government aid for wine in Australia, regulatory changes approved by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), nine new Master Sommeliers, and finally, an Australian man who made national news for riding a wine bag like a surfboard.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/whos-health-taxes-more-australian-wine-aid-nine-new-master-sommeliers.

Hail and fires in France, Australian organics upset, a Burgundy-UK venture

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:51:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Vietnam’s tax hike, hail and fires in France, the shuttering of an organic certification body in Australia, Burgundian investment in the UK and Dr Richard Smart’s passing.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hail-and-fires-france-australian-organics-upset-burgundy-uk-venture.

French protests and storms, microplastics in beverages, human trafficking in Champagne

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:18:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses huge storms in France, a French study on the level of microplastics in various packaged beverages, protests in France over rock-bottom supermarket pricing, human trafficking in Champagne, Vietnam raising taxes on alcohol, and 67 Pall Mall’s latest location.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/french-protests-and-storms-microplastics-beverages-human-trafficking-champagne.

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

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:41:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Meininger’s International shutting down, Oregon vineyard-management companies merging, ICE raids, a potential win for US alcohol guidance, and the Barca-Velha Golden Vines Scholarships.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/meiningers-international-shuts-down-oregon-vineyard-management-juggernaut-ice-raids.

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

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:06:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s tariff lawsuits, bans on US alcohol in Canada, the Old Vine Registry introducing maps, Tablas Creek bottling 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties as single-varietal wines, Treasury Estates launching a NoLo facility, France’s deposit-based recycling scheme and, finally, recent ICE raids.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/treasury-estates-bets-nolos-varietal-muscardin-mapping-old-vineyards-french-glass.

Mt Etna eruption, RNDC abandons California, Vinarchy investments

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:03:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Mt Etna’s recent eruption, the US’s second-largest wine-and-spirits distributor exiting California, a slight reform in Sweden’s alcohol monopoly, and Vinarchy – the company that married the wine assets of Accolade and Pernod Ricard – announcing closures and investments.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/mt-etna-eruption-rndc-abandons-california-vinarchy-investments.

Tariff lawsuits, Chile’s 2025 harvest, lightweighting bottles, harnessing soil microbes

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:52:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses lawsuits against the Trump administration’s tariffs, new maps for Marlborough, Chile’s 2025 harvest, the Albeisa Consorzio lightweighting wine bottles, and new research on the power of soil microorganisms to control downy mildew.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tariff-lawsuits-chiles-2025-harvest-lightweighting-bottles-harnessing-soil-microbes.

France hit by severe storms, Australian wine exports surge, fine-wine sales slump

Fri, 23 May 2025 20:29:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses severe storms in Madiran, Bordeaux, Languedoc, Irouléguy, Savoie and the Var, a surge in Australian wine exports, a hit to the fine-wine market, and a brief update on 2024 bordeaux en primeur.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/france-hit-severe-storms-australian-wine-exports-surge-fine-wine-sales-slump.

Champagne house strikes, why Gen Z isn’t drinking, China tariffs, Provence’s first cru

Fri, 16 May 2025 20:38:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses strikes at Pernod Ricard and LVMH, a new report on why Gen Z isn’t drinking, the lowering of tariffs between the US and China, Provence’s first cru, and Mouton-Rothschild’s price drop for 2024 Bordeaux en primeur.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/champagne-house-strikes-why-gen-z-isnt-drinking-china-tariffs-provences-first-cru.

Hail hits Champagne, Mendoza considers mining, France's new export scheme

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:11:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses hail in Champagne, The Duckhorn Portfolio closing multiple brands, mining in Mendoza, a French wine export scheme meant to lessen the impact of US tariffs, and 2024 bordeaux en primeur.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hail-hits-champagne-mendoza-considers-mining-frances-new-export-scheme.

Bordeaux 2024 EP, Bhutan's first wine, South African wildfires, Argentina’s 2025 harvest

Fri, 02 May 2025 16:11:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses bordeaux 2024 en primeur, Argentina’s 2025 harvest, a new company combining Accolade and Pernod Ricard’s wine assets, wildfires in South Africa and the release of Bhutan’s first wine.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bordeaux-2024-ep-bhutans-first-wine-south-african-wildfires-argentinas-2025-harvest.

2025 writing competition, 2024 bordeaux, 2023 port and forever chemicals

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:23:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses our 2025 wine writing competition, 2023 vintage port declarations, the 2024 Bordeaux en primeur campaign and the Pesticide Action Network Europe's latest report on TFA in wine.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/2025-writing-competition-2024-bordeaux-2023-port-and-forever-chemicals.

South Africa's 2025 harvest, a lawsuit against Trump's tariffs, and the OIV's latest report

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:45:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses South Africa’s 2025 harvest, a lawsuit against Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, and the OIV’s latest report.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/south-africas-2025-harvest-lawsuit-against-trumps-tariffs-and-oivs-latest-report.

Six of Constellation's wine brands sold, Mexico's first IGP and three new French grape varieties

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:59:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses The Wine Group’s acquisition of six of Constellation’s brands, Mexico’s first IGP, three new grape varieties approved to be planted in France and Trump’s postponement of tariffs.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/six-constellations-wine-brands-sold-mexicos-first-igp-and-three-new-french-grape-varieties.

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

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:09:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s tariff war, cuts to the FDA, the winners of the Old Vine Hero Awards, and the Gérard Basset Foundation grantees.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/trumps-tariff-war-us-public-health-agencies-gutted-old-vine-heroes-announced.

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses the European Commission’s support for the EU wine industry, Thailand’s move to end restrictions on alcohol sales, Catena exiting the Irish market, a decline in Germany’s wine production and growth in their export volumes, and China’s white-wine boom.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/eu-wine-industry-aid-irelands-health-labels-german-exports-grow-chinas-white-wine-boom.

Nervous wine-export markets, Jumilla’s smallest-ever harvest, Australian Ark takes top prize

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:34:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s tariff war, declining demand for New Zealand wine, Jumilla’s smallest and earliest harvest on record, the winner of the André Simon Drink Book Award, and a new education opportunity for UK-based women and non-binary people.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/nervous-wine-export-markets-jumillas-smallest-ever-harvest-australian-ark-takes-top-prize.

Alcohol tariffs, South Africa tax rise, a copper alternative, RIP Rudi Wiest, Rhône Roots

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:35:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s tariff war, higher taxes in South Africa, a possible alternative to using copper in vineyards, a new Regenerative Organic Certified producer, the passing of Rudi Wiest, the Ruinart challenge, and a Rhône wine tasting in London.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/alcohol-tariffs-south-africa-tax-rise-copper-alternative-rip-rudi-wiest-rhone-roots.

Trump’s tariff war hits US wine, Constellation Brands rumours, new wine-studies scholarship

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:24:29 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s tariff war and the responses from Canada, Mexico and China, speculations on Constellation exiting the wine business, Austria’s 2024 vintage, the first South African winery awarded Ecological Outcome Verification and the Gérard Basset Foundation’s new Laurent-Perrier Champagne Scholarships.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/trumps-tariff-war-hits-us-wine-constellation-brands-rumours-new-wine-studies-scholarship.

RIP Peter Sichel, more Trump tariffs, organic non-alcoholic wine, Bordeaux’s 2024 harvest

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:56:18 -0000

This week Sam discusses Trump’s job reinstatements and tariff announcements, the legalisation of organic de-alcoholised wine in the EU, the EU lowering the minimum alcohol requirements of sherry, a decline in wine consumption in Germany, Bordeaux’s smallest harvest in 30 years, and the passing of Peter M F Sichel.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/rip-peter-sichel-more-trump-tariffs-organic-non-alcoholic-wine-bordeauxs-2024-harvest.

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

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:53:00 -0000

This week Sam discusses four new Masters of Wine, Trump’s slashing of federal jobs and the impact on the wine industry, the WHO’s crusade to put warning labels on alcohol, and Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Constellation Brands.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-mws-trumps-mass-firings-impact-us-wine-who-pushes-health-warning-labels-alcohol.

Bordeaux’s new cru bourgeois lists, Trump tariffs and funding freezes, UK budget impacts

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:56:29 -0000

This week Sam discusses Bordeaux’s new cru bourgeois classification, Trump tariffs and funding freezes, UK budget impacts on the wine industry and the passing of Walter Mastroberardino.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bordeauxs-new-cru-bourgeois-lists-trump-tariffs-and-funding-freezes-uk-budget-impacts.

Bottle lightweighting gains support, South Africa's rising exports, new smoke taint study

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:28:10 -0000

This week Sam discusses Accolade and Albert Heijn signing the Bottle Weight Accord, rising exports from South Africa, a new study on smoke taint, and an environmentally friendly way to produce non-alcoholic wine.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bottle-lightweighting-gains-support-south-africas-rising-exports-new-smoke-taint-study.

US wine industry status report, ingredient labelling for wine, Trump's proposed tarriffs

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:45:20 -0000

This week Sam discusses a new State of the US Wine Industry report from Silicon Valley Bank, the TTB’s ingredient-labelling proposal for alcoholic beverages, Trump’s first week in office, declining champagne sales, and some good news for lovers of Jura wines in the US.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/us-wine-industry-status-report-ingredient-labelling-wine-trumps-proposed-tarriffs.

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

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:09:27 -0000

This week Sam discusses the wildfires in LA, the ICCPUD report on alcohol and health, updates to Collio DOC, Casella Family Brands’ sustainable certification, the increase in grapevine-trunk disease in Alsace and the passing of Dr Anita Oberholster.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/la-wildfires-us-alcohol-and-health-reports-collios-orange-wines-alsace-vine-challenges.

Update on Southern Glazer's lawsuit, Blaye becomes Blavia, new wine packaging sizes

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:48:40 -0000

This week Sam discusses a statement from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America regarding the FTC v Southern Glazer’s lawsuit, updates to Bordeaux’s Blaye appellation, 13 new sizes for wine packaging in the US, and a new technology which could help combat downy mildew.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/update-southern-glazers-lawsuit-blaye-becomes-blavia-new-wine-packaging-sizes.

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

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:51:01 -0000

This week Sam updates you on new forecasts from IWSR on the growth of no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beverages, the continued decline in champagne sales, Cava’s commitment to organic viticulture, the release of the Porto Protocol’s Unpacking Wine guide, and the US Surgeon General’s new advisory on alcohol.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/us-warnings-alcohol-growing-nolo-sales-cavas-commitment-organics-champagne-slump.

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

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:30:50 -0000

This week Sam updates you on two reports on the benefits of moderate drinking – both released within the last three days, 86 new UGAs in Alto-Adige, the effect of kokumi oligopeptides in sparkling wines, and the Gérard Basset Foundation’s latest grantees.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/benefits-moderate-drinking-kokumi-effect-sparkling-wines-new-crus-alto-adige.

FTC sues Southern Glazers, Finnish dietary regulations updated, new Argentine GI

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:55:31 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing Southern Glazers, a new Geographical Indication in Argentina, Treasury’s newest acquisition in China, dietary guidelines in Finland, and harvest estimates for South Africa,

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ftc-sues-southern-glazers-finnish-dietary-regulations-updated-new-argentine-gi.

Georgian wine in danger, Burgundy's new premiers crus, South Africa's tax woes

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:14:41 -0000

This week Sam updates you on protests in Georgia, new premiers crus in Burgundy, the OIV’s new numbers on global wine production, and proposed excise taxes in South Africa.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/georgian-wine-danger-burgundys-new-premiers-crus-south-africas-tax-woes.

Napa's newest ROC winery, California farm-labour lawsuit, French vine-pull update

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:48:16 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the winner of the ASI’s competition for the Best Sommelier for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the verdict of a labour lawsuit in California, France uprooting 27,500 hectares of vineyards, and a new Regenerative Organic Certified producer.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/napas-newest-roc-winery-california-farm-labour-lawsuit-french-vine-pull-update.

New Zealand frost, new US wine market data, light bottle weight wins, China joins OIV

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:02:55 -0000

This week Sam updates you on frost in New Zealand, IWSR data on the US wine market, Viña Concha y Toro signing up to the Bottle Weight Accord, China joining the OIV and the passing of Yiannis Boutaris.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-zealand-frost-new-us-wine-market-data-light-bottle-weight-wins-china-joins-oiv.

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

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:58:29 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the floods in eastern Spain, what the US election is likely to mean for the wine industry, LWCs response to UK duty hikes, and the OIV’s adoption of a definition of ‘old vine’ and ‘old vineyard’.

You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/what-us-elections-mean-wine-industry-defining-old-vines-uk-duty-hike-response.

Spain’s devastating floods, UK Autumn Budget impacts, Germany’s small harvest

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:00:36 -0000

This week Sam updates you on flooding in eastern and southern Spain, areas of the UK budget that will impact the wine trade, the smallest harvest in Germany since 2017, and a new AVA in Washington state and a new IGP in Lorraine.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/spains-devastating-floods-uk-autumn-budget-impacts-germanys-small-harvest.

Carbon capture in the winery, chestnut tannins, Rhône floods, Castel Group buys Malard

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:47:01 -0000

This week Sam updates you on an ecstasy-spiked champagne case, flooding in the Rhône Valley, the Castel Group’s new acquisition, Australia’s wine sales to China, and two new technologies in winemaking – one that can take the place of sulphur dioxide and the other that can condense CO2 from winery fermentations to be used later in the winemaking process.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/carbon-capture-winery-chestnut-tannins-rhone-floods-castel-group-buys-malard.

Napa’s new AVA, a massive wine fraud bust, UK harvest woes, hidden sugar in 'dry' wine

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:44:59 -0000

This week Sam updates you on a new AVA in Napa Valley, crop losses in the UK, an international wine fraud ring based in Italy, a letter that Constellation’s lawyers sent to Adam Lee of Dial Tone Wine, and Hong Kong slashing liquor duties.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/napas-new-ava-massive-wine-fraud-bust-uk-harvest-woes-hidden-sugar-dry-wine.

France's shrinking vineyards, Napa's name protected, Duckhorn Portfolio sold

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:23:05 -0000

This week Sam updates you on French vine-pull subsidies, the tiny 2024 harvest in France, Napa securing name protection in Mexico, the sale of The Duckhorn Portfolio, and Come Over October events.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/frances-shrinking-vineyards-napas-name-protected-duckhorn-portfolio-sold.

Hurricane Helene, LVMH's non-alcoholic fizz, the VITÆVINO declaration and the US dietary guidelines controversy

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:29:50 -0000

This week Sam updates you on Hurricane Helene, harvest in Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, Chianti and Piedmont, Moët Hennessy’s investment in non-alcoholic sparkling, the launch of the VITÆVINO declaration, and the controversy surrounding updates to US dietary guidelines.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hurricane-helene-lvmhs-non-alcoholic-fizz-vitaevino-declaration-and-us-dietary-guidelines.

French vine-pulls and Spanish subsidies, wildfires in Portugal, an electric furnace for bottles

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:34:34 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the announcement of the 2024 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholars, devastating fires in Portugal, flash flooding in Bolgheri, France’s request for €120 million in subsidies to pull up vineyards, the authorization of government funded crisis distillation in Ribeira Sacra, and the world’s first electric furnace for glass-bottle manufacturing.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/french-vine-pulls-and-spanish-subsidies-wildfires-portugal-electric-furnace-bottles.

Flooding in Europe, frost in Australia, Veneto harvest begins, a new Rhône appellation

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:59:18 -0000

This week Sam updates you on flooding in Central and Eastern Europe, frost in South Australia, a new appellation in the southern Rhône, the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) producer in France, the VDP’s pending admittance of non-estate fruit for the first time in history, and harvest in the Veneto.

Read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/flooding-europe-frost-australia-veneto-harvest-begins-new-rhone-appellation.

The alcohol & health debate, France's tiny harvest, Alpha Estate buys Boutari Santorini

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:43:44 -0000

This week Sam updates you on a recently published report on whether wine is good or bad for you, one of the smallest harvests in France in a century, Alpha Estate’s acquisition of Boutari Winery in Greece and the start of harvest in Virginia, New York, Washington State, Oregon and the Loire Valley.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/alcohol-health-debate-frances-tiny-harvest-alpha-estate-buys-boutari-santorini.

A win for Swedish wines, the release of Germany's GGs, Brown-Forman abandons DEI, losses at Australian Vintage and Naked Wines, Zuccardi cuts bottle weights

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:37:00 -0000

This week Sam updates you on a win for Swedish wines and hybrid vines, the release of the 2022 red and 2023 white Grosse Gewächse as well as the start of Germany’s harvest, Brown-Forman’s abandonment of diversity and inclusion programmes, losses for Australian Vintage and Naked Wines, and the lightweighting of bottles for top wines by Zuccardi.

*This newscast incorrectly states that The Swedish Wine Tasting has occurred before. This was the first ever event for TSWT.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/zuccardi-lightweights-top-bottles-brown-forman-dumps-dei-pfalz-harvest-begins.

New MWs, Criolla Chica promoted, Aude hail, growth markets for beverage alcohol

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:58:54 -0000

This week Sam updates you on a new crop of MWs, the elevation of Criolla Chica by Argentina’s National Viticulture Institute, hail in the Aude (Ode), the start of harvest in Crimea and Greece, and a new report from the IWSR looking at growth markets for alcohol.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-mws-criolla-chica-promoted-aude-hail-growth-markets-beverage-alcohol.

New wine-and-health study, alcohol on TikTok, Ackley’s rapid growth, early harvest in Austria

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:54:35 -0000

This week Sam updates you on a new study to add to the ongoing debate on wine and health, the largest transport of wine by sailboat to date, the legalisation of alcohol advertisement on TikTok, Ackley acquiring Charles Smith, and the start of harvest in Austria.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-wine-and-health-study-alcohol-tiktok-ackleys-rapid-growth-early-harvest-austria.

New wine regions for Chile, hail in Beaujolais and Barolo, protests in Portugal, and theft in Burgundy

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:37:00 -0000

This week Sam updates you on legal changes in Chile that will allow 51 new grape varieties to be varietally labelled and add two wine regions, Treasury selling its entry-level Australian brands, hail in Beaujolais and Barolo, protests in Portugal, the start of harvest in the northern hemisphere, and the theft of $650,000-worth of Burgundy wines.

Read the transcript of this episode at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/early-2024-harvest-start-new-chilean-dos-port-protests-more-hail-europe.

New data on falling wine sales, Australia regains China market, Alsace limits yields

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:35:39 -0000

This week Sam updates you on Alsace limiting yields, Australia regaining its position as China’s largest wine supplier, British Columbia’s decision to allow wineries to import grapes to make wine, new data from the IWSR, Verallia's incredibly lightweight sparkling-wine bottles, and a shipwreck loaded with Champagne discovered in the Baltic Sea.

Read a transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/new-data-falling-wine-sales-australia-regains-china-market-alsace-limits-yields.

US dietary guidelines for alcohol update, new red Alsace Grand Cru, Champagne challenges

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:29:44 -0000

This week Sam updates you on research protocol happenings for US dietary guidelines, an end to the strike in Ontario, a new red Alsace Grand Cru, Champagne yield restrictions, Vintage Wine Estates' bankruptcy, the potential sale of Gusbourne, hail and rain in Sancerre, a brazen wine fraud case, and new features of the Old Vine Registry.

Read a transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/us-dietary-guidelines-alcohol-update-new-red-alsace-grand-cru-champagne-challenges.

Ontario strike update, hail in Ardèche, Accolade acquisitions, crisis distillation in Portugal

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:01:17 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the inclusion of white wines in the Gigondas AOC, the strike in Ontario, hail in Ardèche, Accolade’s acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s wine interests, a new EU subsidy granted for crisis distillation in Portugal, and improvements to the Austrian Digital Wine Atlas.

Read the transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ontario-strike-update-hail-ardeche-accolade-acquisitions-crisis-distillation-portugal.

Ontario strike intensifies, hail hits Bordeaux, California fires, EU vine-pulls, spirits sales strong

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:07:16 -0000

This week Sam updates you on the LCBO strike in Ontario before discussing sales of spirits overtaking those of wine, the surprising growth in the wine capsule market, fires in California, hail in Bordeaux, vine-pull plans in the EU, and the 'Come Over October' campaign.

Read the transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ontario-strike-intensifies-hail-hits-bordeaux-california-fires-eu-vine-pulls-spirits-sales.

Promoting bottle reuse, Ontario liquor store strike, AWRI downsizes, UK vineyards expand

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:21:32 -0000

This week Sam covers the 'ReuseReady Campaign', the expansion of UK vineyards, the strike of more than 9,000 Ontario liquor store employees, and the downsizing of the Australian Wine Research Institute.

Read the transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/promoting-bottle-reuse-ontario-liquor-store-strike-awri-downsizes-uk-vineyards-expand.

A hunt for old vines, higher standards in Marlborough and Antinori buys Col Solare

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 02:52:00 -0000

This week Sam covers the Old Vine Registry's 'Heritage Vine Hunt' contest, Appellation Marlborough Wine's ever increasing standards, Antinori's aquisition of the rest of Col Solare, where to find the JancisRobinson.com team over the coming months, and extends our team's congratulations to the latest winners of Golden Vines Wine Scholar Guild Scholarships.

Congratulations to Deniz Bayram (UK), Denman Chan (Hong Kong), Eduardo Contreras (Mexico), Harnil Mathur (Hong Kong), Jounghwa Yi (Korea), Junqi Peng (USA), Karene Vilela (Brazil), Sammy Lam (USA), Valeria Tenison (France) and Xeniya Volosnikova (France).

Read the transcript of this podcast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hunt-old-vines-higher-standards-marlborough-and-antinori-buys-col-solare.

Hail and wildfires, world's oldest wine discovered, Bordeaux's weak en primeur campaign

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:31:47 -0000

This week Sam covers a disappointing finish to Bordeaux's en primeur campaign, the release of the 2024 Master of Wine exam questions and wines, hail in France, fires in California, and the discovery of the world's oldest wine.

Read the transcript of the article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hail-and-wildfires-worlds-oldest-wine-discovered-bordeauxs-weak-en-primeur-campaign.

‘Diet’ wine, Australian struggles, Warren Winiarski and a sustainability award for Jancis

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:12:20 -0000

Just back from taking the Master of Wine Stage 2 practical exam, Sam tackles the hot topic of calories and wine, catches us up on Australia’s wine industry, pays tribute to wine legend Warren Winiarski and celebrates Jancis's latest award.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/diet-wine-australian-struggles-warren-winiarski-and-sustainability-award-jancis.

Accolade Wines update, Tesco’s bottle weight pledge, US wine bottle reuse, Oregon wildfire lawsuits

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:12:00 -0000

Plus the first viable, scalable, wine-bottle reuse company in the Americas.

Read the transcript of this article at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/accolade-wines-update-tescos-bottle-weight-pledge-us-wine-bottle-reuse-oregon-wildfire.

Hail and floods, alcohol and health, smuggled vines and the end of a Pinot Noir celebration

Fri, 24 May 2024 19:38:53 -0000

Extreme weather in Europe, the US Federal Government’s impending update to dietary guidelines, James Millton’s conviction for smuggling vine cuttings, and the end of one of the most iconic wine celebrations in the US.

Read the transcript of this episode at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hail-and-floods-alcohol-and-health-smuggled-vines-and-end-pinot-noir-celebration.

Brazil update, gender and wine buying, Accolade’s latest moves, good news on US wine sales

Fri, 17 May 2024 22:35:14 -0000

Devastating flooding continues to impact Brazil (see the destruction on the Speranza property in Bento Gonçalves shown above) and Australia’s wine business is considering a concerning level of market consolidation. But there is good news today, in a report on US wine sales.