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The Wine Industry Continues To Struggle With Production And Consumption
John Barker, director general of the OIV, copyright BKWine Photography The world of wine continues to suffer from declining wine production and consumption over the medium term. Total wine production in 2025 was 227 million hectolitres, a marginal…
$115 Billion U.S. Wine Market Enters 'Reset' Amid Shifting Consumer Trends
The U.S. Wine Industry hit an all-time high of $115 Billion in sales in 2025, masking structural changes in the industry. getty Even though wine sales in the U.S. market hit an all-time high of $115 billion in 2025, experts are concerned that…
Best Wine Coolers 2026 - Forbes Vetted
If you're a regular wine drinker or a frequent host, a dedicated wine fridge for storing bottles at the optimal temperature and humidity can make all the difference. Based on guidance from an appliance expert and testing several top models, our…
Letter: Our wine industry's endless 'pursuit of more'
During the 2008 financial downturn, Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel famously said, “Don't let a crisis go to waste.” Following this formula, our wine industry is demanding Napa County ease restrictions on additional vineyard and…
HKTB signs new five-year MOU on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion with Bordeaux
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Bordeaux Wine Industry Association (CIVB) signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion to promote wine and culinary tourism between Hong Kong and Bordeaux…
Wine consumption slides in 2025
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in its annual review that the industry was confronted in 2025 by 'a combination of climatic variability, softer demand and rising trade uncertainty'. It found consumption slid by 2.7…
IBest Wines Launches in Costco With 43% Lighter Bottle
IBest Wines is entering a new chapter with a move that blends luxury branding with sustainability in a way the wine industry rarely pulls off cleanly. The South African wine company, founded by Wine Négociant Ingrid Best, announced the debut…
London's Hottest Wine Event Is Returning to New York
Are you a big fan of Bordeaux? A connoisseur of Champagne? Perhaps you simply order your wine by color (“bubby and pink sounds good today”) but wish you had the knowledge to get a little more specific? Regardless of where you sit on…
Democrat arrested AGAIN after being caught sleeping off glasses of wine in car
A TEXAS Democrat found herself in hot water for a third time in three years after being hit with a DUI charge. Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, 56, was charged in Texas City with driving while intoxicated. Your info will be used in accordance…
Woman 'drank wine inside store before hiding bottle inside herself
A woman has been accused of stealing a bottle of wine and hiding it inside a body cavity. The 48-year-old, from Traverse City, Michigan, USA, is alleged to have drank the alcohol in a store before concealing it internally over the weekend. Police…
Grocery store owner shares tips to help shoppers save money on chicken, wine and more
Shoppers are looking for all kinds of ways to save money at the grocery store, from BOGO deals to digital coupons. Grocery tips to help you save money on chicken, wine and more Marc Jonna, owner of The Plum Market, shared three mistakes he said he…
Music and wine is the ultimate pairing- where to enjoy it
If music is the food of love, no wonder it pairs so well with wine. Many great wine houses have clocked this already, but none so perfectly as Krug Champagne who have worked with famous composers to create truly exceptional artistic experiences. In…
China axes tariffs for African imports, but what does this mean for South African wine?
From 1 May, China has axed tariffs for all but one African country, so what does this mean for the future of South African wine? db reports. Beijing has slashed tariffs on African goods in a bid to address a trade imbalance between the continent…
Final call: The Global Organic & Vegan Wine Masters 2026
the drinks business is now taking final entries for The Global Organic & Vegan Wine Masters 2026, a competition that celebrates the growing quality and diversity of wines in one of the fastest-expanding categories on the market. As organic and…
Nippon Naturals' Paul Travers Brings Japanese Wine to Vermont
Japanese whisky and sake have had their global breakout moments. Why not Japanese wine? That's Paul Travers' thinking. After a career running finance technology for MetLife and other major financial institutions, he launched Nippon Naturals, an…
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