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French Wine and Spirits Exports Slide Amid US, China Tensions
French wine and spirits exports slumped for a second straight year amid weak demand and trade tensions with top buyers US and China. Exports dropped 8% to €14.3 billion ($17 billion) last year, compared with €15.6 billion in 2024, the…
French wine, spirits exports lose fizz for third year as trade tensions hit
PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French wine and spirits exports fell for a third consecutive year in 2025 as U.S. tariffs and duties in China hurt sales, and the outlook remains challenging, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday. French…
Treasury Wines Takes $65 Million Hit in US Distributor Agreement
Australian vintner Treasury Wines Estates Ltd. has reached a settlement with a major US distributor that had decided to stop operating in the lucrative California market, pushing its shares up by the most in 16 months. The winemaker behind the…
Access LIVE 2026 Showcases Collaboration at a Critical Moment for Wine and Spirits
As the industry's only annual event bringing together all three tiers under one roof, Access LIVE once again served as a critical forum for collaboration and problem-solving. Attendees heard about and discussed some of the most pressing challenges…
Access without ownership': Tiny Wine prepares crowdfund as fine wine format divides opinion
The London startup converting premium bottles into tube-sized portions plans a public raise following Christmas trading success and corporate orders. Tiny Wine co-founder Harry Crowther sat down with James Bayley to discuss the future of the…
Our favourite recipe and wine pairings this month
A new year is a time for new starts, and often new diet plans – whether you're committing long term or testing out a new lifestyle. However, one thing remains – it's nice to enjoy a tasty tipple to pair with your evening meal. We've…
Australia's Treasury Wine Jumps on US Dispute Settlement, Earnings Forecast Hike
Feb 10 (Reuters) – Australia's Treasury Wine Estates TWE.AX said on Tuesday that it had settled a dispute with U.S. distributor Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) over the closure of its California operations, sending its shares…
'I tried Elton John's newest wine, and one thing instantly surprised me'
Elton John released his premium non-alcoholic drink brand last month, and as a pregnant woman who loves finding things to drink that isn't just another soft drink, I was all too eager to try it. The beloved musician wanted to create a product that…
'Isabel' Trailer: A Sommelière Opens A Natural Wine Bar In São Paulo Against The Odds In Gabe Klinger's Berlin-Bound Rodrigo Teixeira-Produced Drama
EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian director Gabe Kinger's second feature Isabel world premieres in Berlin's Panorama section next week and Deadline can reveal a first clip. Actress and TV personality Marina Person plays the titular Isabel, a sommelière in…
South Beach Wine & Food Festival celebrates 25 years, local talent
The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is celebrating 25 years by uplifting the chefs and businesses that've participated throughout the years, particularly those from South Florida. Why it matters: The four-day event, which has grown into one of…
I swapped supermarket wine for 'vastly better' bottles at £6
As a holder of three wine qualifications, which involved extensive studying, map reading, exams and over 100 tastings, I have a fairly good idea of what tickles my palate. However, whenever I visit my local Asda, I find myself yearning for a more…
Nalla's Indian Cuisine Enters Star Lane's Wine Caves
Raised in Kansas City as the son of Indian immigrants from Bangaluru, the smells of barbecue and beer were much more common to Shekar Sathyanarayana than the scent of a fine wine. “When I grew up seeing people drink wine, I thought…
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I Asked 5 Sommeliers to Name the Best Wine Under $15-These Grocery Store Bottles Made the List
With so many choices for wine and a wide range of prices, it's hard to know how much to spend on a quality wine. So, we asked the pros to weigh in on the best budget-friendly bottles of red and white wines. The group of professional sommeliers…
Viña VIK puts wine at the centre of the table with new gastronomic book
The Chilean winery has released a 123-page publication exploring how its cuisine in Millahue is conceived in direct dialogue with its wines. Viña VIK has launched The Culinary Garden of VIK, a new gastronomic and pairing book that sets out…
How Four Roses's Sale to a Wine Company Could Affect the Bourbon Distillery's Future
Late last week, the news arrived that Kentucky bourbon distillery Four Roses is being sold by its Japanese parent company, Kirin, to California wine and spirits company Gallo for close to a billion dollars. While this might not come as a surprise…
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