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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…
US wine industry risks losing ground without collective marketing
While regional trade organisations “do excellent work”, the US wine trade “does not do a fantastic job” of collective marketing, says agency founder behind anti-prohibitionist campaign. The US wine industry lags badly…
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…
Best wines on the shelves at Sainsbury's right now, according to the experts
The sun is out which means garden parties are a must for the weekend. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or going on a picnic, a crisp glass of vino will certainly not go amiss. That's why I've consulted experts to recommend the best wines on the…
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…
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Wine experts reveal the 9 best supermarket rosés perfect for sunny summer days
Studio by Miraval rosé Read review Screaming Devil Côtes de Provence rosé Read review Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Île-de-Beauté rosé Read review Maison Mariselle Sainte-Victoire rosé Read review…
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…
New beverage launches: Functional booze, spicy cocktails and no-alc wine…
Discover the latest beverage launches featuring functional drinks, ready-to-drink cocktails, alcohol-free wine, hard tea innovations and premium spirits. New products from Theakston, Equinox, TRACES, Classy Cocktails, Koko & Karma, -196, BOLLE…
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…
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits returns to French growth
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (MBWS) has posted a 6% like-for-like rise in French sales for the second quarter, helped by the gradual return of William Peel to retail shelves, new agency brand deals and a fresh Cognac industrial services contract.
Santa Barbara Castle wine exhibition
Costa Blanca South By Anna Ellis • Published: 31 Jul 2026 • 10:44 • 1 minute read Presentation of the exhibition '3,000 Years of Alicante Wine Culture'. Credit: Alicante Turismo. Wine lovers can discover the rich history of…
#WeekInPictures: Bodrum cocktails, English wine and whisky at The Game Fair
This week brought Federico Penzo's Bodrum-inspired drinks programme, an English wine-led summer at Coworth Park and a new bottling range from Whisky 1901. Carlsberg also entered football's latest commercial argument with a pointed message for…
Purists look away...Red wine DOES belong in the fridge, experts say
Fortnum & Mason has introduced six red wines that are best served chilled READ MORE: What does the colour of your egg yolk really mean? The truth behind middle-class favourite Burford Browns' golden yolk might come as a surprise... but it's worse…
Lidl releases new £4.99 summer wine that's been 'unfairly overlooked
Asti Rosé hit shelves nationwide yesterday (Thursday, July 30), priced at just £4.99. It arrives just in time for picnics, BBQs, and garden parties. Richard Bampfield, Lidl's Master of Wine, said: 'Asti has been unfairly overlooked as…
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