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Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry
SADIRAC, France (AP) — From his vineyards in Bordeaux wine country, Edouard le Grix de la Salle can sometimes smell the burning forests far away. The smoke brings a whiff of hardship for the region's economic fortunes. Wildfires that have…
What the fires burning near Bordeaux's vineyards could mean for France's wine industry
As France battles what President Emmanuel Macron called the country's worst wave of wildfires since World War II, there is also concern about the impact on one of the nation's most prized industries. For generations, wine-making has been deeply…
Are Wine Moms Rebelling or Surrendering?
Posted July 30, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Moms are working harder than ever to meet societal standards grounded in “intensive mothering ideology.' Wine mom culture offers burnt-out moms a community of escapism, which is not of help…
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits First half 2026 revenues
Charenton-le-Pont, 30 July 2026 H1 2026 revenues of €84.0m, down 4.4% (down 3.0% as reported) Q2 2026 revenues of €45.3m, up 0.5% (up 2.2% as reported) Second quarter growth in France driven by the gradual recovery in William Peel…
Major wine distributor blames lack of drinking for its bankruptcy
One of the nation's oldest wine distributors has blamed Americans' lack of drinking for its bankruptcy. The Republic National Distributing Company announced Sunday that it had filed for bankruptcy to “explore potential sale transactions in…
Aussie wine exports plunge as drinkers cut back worldwide
Posted Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 5:04pm Australian winemakers have taken a $183 million hit with exports dropping to their lowest level in 22 years, according to a report from Wine Australia. The report links the decline to a global trend of consumers…
5 Mystery Books That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Most older books need a little patience from you before they get good. But with the attention span and memory of goldfish we have these days, it is hard to stick to it. In order to get the full feel of a mystery novel, you have to patiently wait to…
Huge bill for tailor after court rules he caused own £1m wine collection to go mouldy
A master tailor ruined his own £1m wine collection after neighbours complained about the noise of the refrigerated 'wine wall' at his luxury £8m London flat, a judge has ruled. Suitmaker and wine connoisseur Tom Reimer - whose past…
Wine Country's newest tasting room highlights one of California's most forgotten grapes
One October night, two harvests ago, I pulled off a country road in Santa Rosa to observe what I thought would be a typical grape pick. The first surprise was arriving at someone's home. The second was that, instead of long rows of vines, there was…
Australian wine exports drop to 22-year low
Australian wine exports have fallen to their lowest level in more than two decades as a worldwide decline in wine consumption weighs on demand, according to a new industry report. Exports dropped 7% in value to A$2.3bn (£1.1bn) and 6% in…
Champagnes & Châteaux adds Brokenwood Wines to portfolio
The premium winery, known particularly for its Hunter Valley Shiraz, is the first Australian producer that Champagnes & Châteaux will distribute in the UK. In a further expansion beyond its French heartlands, wine importer Champagnes &…
10 Forgotten Action Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
The sheer number of anime that are released every year makes it easy to overlook, or even forget, some great shows. Action anime fans in particular are always spoiled for choice, as there's always some new shonen that's destined to take over…
Pavarotti's tailor caused his £1million wine collection to go mouldy
A master tailor who dressed opera star Luciano Pavarotti will have to pay a court £110,000 after it found he ruined his own million-pound wine collection by turning off his noisy fridges when neighbours complained. Suitmaker and wine…
Noma restaurant reopens in Copenhagen with new chef, set menu costs €900 with wine pairing
Copenhagen's famed Noma restaurant is betting on a rapidly shifting seasonal menu to drive its next chapter when it reopens in the Danish capital under new leadership next week. Gone from the kitchen is co-founder and long-time executive head chef…
A Designer's $12 Million Cape Dutch-Inspired Home Offers a Fresh Take on NorCal Wine Country Living
Beginning in 2007, interior designer Patrick Printy and his longtime partner, Dan Holland, acquired three vacant parcels spanning 16 acres in Sonoma County 's bucolic countryside for nearly $1.4 million. Over the ensuing years, the couple crafted a…
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