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Wine Crisis? What Wine Crisis?
Question marks on wine bottles, copyright BKWine Photography The wine industry is facing headwinds. You can't open a wine publication without reading about declining consumption, changing consumer preferences, increasingly violent effects of…
Struggling wine industry plots major pivot that could change what Californians drink forever
Forget grapes — it's all about agave now. As California's staple wine industry grapples with declining consumer demand in an oversaturated industry, with the grape market hitting a less-than-sweet snag, wine grape farmers are increasingly…
Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
PARIS, July 28 - Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with severe drought, rising temperatures and falling wine consumption. While growers say…
Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires
Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France 's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with severe drought, rising temperatures and falling wine consumption. While growers say the…
A New Woman-Owned Company Wants You To Experience Wine Like A Local
Wine tasting in a vineyard at sunset. Rostislav Sedlacek via Adobe Stock A new wine-focused travel company is inviting travelers to experience vineyards in a more intimate, culturally rich way. Founded by wine expert Julia Coney and luxury travel…
How To Taste Napa's Most Exclusive Cult Wines Without Being On A List
There are strategies for accessing labels like Vida Valiente. Acquiring a bottle of an elusive allocation wine brand—where coveted, limited-quantity bottles are released to an exclusive mailing list rather than store shelves—remains a…
Wine, sunset, and music among the ruins: Tu B'Av celebration returns to Ovdat
Wine, nature, and history enthusiasts will be able to celebrate the weekend of Tu B'Av at one of the most unique spots in the Negev. On Thursday, July 30, the annual wine event will take place at Ovdat National Park, initiated by the Ramat Hanegev…
Australia's wine industry is bleeding after $180m loss
Australian winemakers have been dealt a $180 million blow to exports, with the industry bleeding millions of litres in lost sales over the past 12 months. Wine exports plunged by seven per cent in the year ending June 30 to $2.3 billion…
New bar to open at Stockport's Weir Mill with UK 'first' wine concept
Stockport's newest neighbourhood centred around the restoration of the historic Weir Mill, and complete with homes, workspaces, shops and outdoor spots, will soon open its doors. Ahead of it's unveiling, the list of cafes, restaurants and bars…
Party host dies after falling on wine glass - but cops say it may not be a freak accident
A woman died when she fell on a wine glass in an apparent freak accident at home — but now police are investigating her death as a crime following contradicting witness accounts, according to reports. Ilda Beatriz Goyochea, 32, died from her…
Woman dies after 'falling on wine glass' at party and 'sliced her throat
A woman has died after claims she ‘fell on a wine glass' during a dinner party at her home. Ilda Beatriz Goyochea was rushed to hospital with a severe neck injury but sadly never recovered following what was believed to be a freak accident.
Wine Market Council names Egan as new president
Wine Market Council President Dr. Liz Thach, MW, recently announced she will retire from the association on Aug. 5. Michelle Egan, founder of Egan Wine Consulting, a marketing and direct-to-consumer (DTC) winery consulting firm, will assume the…
Learn from homegrown B.C. talent at annual Wine Country Writers Festival in Penticton
WCW Festival attendees at a past event. The Wine Country Writer's Festival returns to Penticton next month with its largest lineup of award-winning Canadian authors to date. From Sept. 22-27, the six-day festival will feature workshops, readings…
FINE, the international wine tourism fair, will hold its eighth edition in March 2027 in Valladolid
FINE, the international wine tourism fair, will hold its eighth edition in March 2027 in Valladolid. It is a key event for wine tourism professionals: wineries, wine-producing regions, hotels, tour operators and specialist travel agencies operating…
Canadians should kiss Trump's ring. He just shocked their economy back to life
That is because free trade is to a country what blood is to the body. Unhampered exchange is what brings about prosperity, reduces poverty, and yields economic efficiency. The reason Canada is now in such poor shape is due to the present economic…
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