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Insights 2025 Jun 12

Confused About the Health Risks of Alcohol? So Are the Scientists

Two official reports, two opposite conclusions — and a decision that could reshape alcohol policy worldwide. Felicity Carter reports.

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As harvest begins, vineyards and cellar lanes in Lower Austria burst into vibrant activity. (Photo: ÖWM/Christine Miess)
Sponsored reports 2025 Jun 12

Harvest Time Is Travel Time – How Niederösterreich Celebrates the Vintage

Harvest time, the highlight of the wine year, draws wine lovers to the picturesque Austrian wine region of Niederösterreich, with its many wine festivals and scenic outdoor activities.

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Rosé From Deep to Bright: Austria’s Colour of the Moment
Sponsored reports 2025 May 14

Pink, in all its nuances, is the current colour du jour in the Austrian wine world. More and more winegrowers are exploring the potential of this once underestimated wine category –both still and sparkling.

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Deutsches Weintor: The Blue Fish Wine Series
Sponsored reports 2025 May 14

More than 500 winegrower families in the cooperative Deutsches Weintor – the Gateway to German Wine – have joined forces on some 750 hectares of vineyards to produce top-class wines, including the excellent collection known as Blue Fish.

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Colorful and bold: Gen Z prefers simple messages and individual design with recognition value. (Photo: Andrew/stock.adobe.com)
Insights 2025 Jun 9

Gen Z: A Question of Accessibility?

The industry is concerned that the next generation is turning away from wine. But is Gen Z really as unreachable as it seems? Miriam Müller investigates.

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At its annual general meeting, the group confirmed the unchanged dividend. (Logo: Hawesko Holding SE)
News 2025 Jun 12

Hawesko Maintains Stable Dividend

Despite a slight dip in sales, Hawesko Holding SE will once again pay out a dividend of €1.30 per share for fiscal year 2024.

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No more young vines in Italy? To reduce stock levels, new planting permits are set to be temporarily suspended. (Photo: stock.adobe.com/katarinagondova)
News 2025 Jun 12

Freeze on Planting Rights in Italy?

The industry association Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) wants to temporarily suspend new planting authorizations.

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As harvest begins, vineyards and cellar lanes in Lower Austria burst into vibrant activity. (Photo: ÖWM/Christine Miess)
Sponsored reports 2025 Jun 12

Harvest Time Is Travel Time – How Niederösterreich Celebrates the Vintage

Harvest time, the highlight of the wine year, draws wine lovers to the picturesque Austrian wine region of Niederösterreich, with its many wine festivals and scenic outdoor activities.

Reading time: 1m 45s

Rosé From Deep to Bright: Austria’s Colour of the Moment
Sponsored reports 2025 May 14

Pink, in all its nuances, is the current colour du jour in the Austrian wine world. More and more winegrowers are exploring the potential of this once underestimated wine category –both still and sparkling.

Reading time: 2m

Deutsches Weintor: The Blue Fish Wine Series
Sponsored reports 2025 May 14

More than 500 winegrower families in the cooperative Deutsches Weintor – the Gateway to German Wine – have joined forces on some 750 hectares of vineyards to produce top-class wines, including the excellent collection known as Blue Fish.

Reading time: 1m 35s

Vinexpo Asia: Gateway to the Asia-Pacific Markets
Sponsored reports 2025 May 9

From May 27 to 29, Singapore will become the ultimate wine and spirits hub of Asia. More than 1,000 exhibitors will showcase their products, and numerous lectures and masterclasses will highlight trends and current market opportunities.

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How Mezzacorona Maintains Tradition While Embracing Innovation
Sponsored reports 2025 May 7

How 1,600 families have balanced tradition and modernity, while making beautiful wine.

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From Wine Trails to Live Theatre: Austria’s Summertime Magic
Sponsored reports 2025 Apr 10

Looking for the perfect wine getaway? Austria’s winegrowing regions offer an unforgettable blend of tastings, scenic vineyard tours and cultural highlights – ideal for wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, and art aficionados alike.

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Monica St. Pierre and Nori Otsuka, Chairman of Suntory Holding China, signing the agreement. (Photo: ASC Fine Wines)
News 2025 Jun 12

ASC Fine Wines Returns to Family Ownership

The St. Pierre family buys back ASC Fine Wines, one of China’s largest wine importers, from Suntory.

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Moshé Weizman and Jeroen Rammerswaal
Insights 2025 Jun 5

How One Company Is Reinventing Wine Sales

Felicity Carter reports on a new way of selling to existing customers — getting them to collaborate.

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While red wines and rosés are recording losses, white wines are bucking the trend. (Photo: stock.adobe.com/pixarno)
News 2025 Jun 12

Wine Sales in France Decline Again

France is drinking less wine – but not all wines are suffering equally. As red and rosé sales plummet, one surprising category is quietly taking over supermarket shelves.

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ProWine Hong Kong 2025 welcomed international guests from over 20 countries. (Photo: ProWine Hong Kong)
Events 2025 Jun 13

ProWine Hong Kong Highlights Asia’s Strategic Role in Wine Trade

Amid ongoing global challenges, ProWine Hong Kong 2025 reaffirmed the city’s role as Asia’s premier hub for the international wine and spirits trade. New market insights from China point to cautious optimism.

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Insights 2025 Jun 4

RNDC Abandons California and Leaves Thousands of Wineries Scrambling

Jeff Siegel traces the shockwaves through a wine industry already in decline.

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