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The Real Impact of Trump Tariffs on US Retail Prices

New tariffs and a falling dollar will cause pain to the US wine drinker, US distributors and/or wine producers in other countries. Time will tell who is most hurt, and by how much.

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Ciatti Report: Southern Harvests, US Tariffs, and New Opportunities

The 2025 Southern Hemisphere harvests have wound down and their sizes seem variable; the Northern Hemisphere vineyards appear in good springtime condition. However, the focus this month has been on tariffs and their potential consequences.

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Yvon Mau Ceases Bottling Operations

In Gironde-sur-Dropt near Bordeaux, 20m bottles of wine were bottled annually for Freixenet Gratien.

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Spanish Wine Consumption Rises

Wine consumption in Spain rose by 2.5% in 2024, a positive trend amid a complex environment.

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Devil's Advocate: Fine - and General - Wine Downturn May Not Be Cyclical

As professionals head to Bordeaux for a likely lacklustre 2024 En Primeur campaign, some believe patience is key amid falling wine sales and rising competition from other products. Robert Joseph suggests this approach lacks scientific credibility.

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New Leadership at Nicolas

Cathy Collart Geiger, who has experience in the grocery retail sector, becomes the new CEO of the French wine retail chain.

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Hawesko Reports €639m Revenue for 2024

The slight decrease in revenue compared to the previous year is primarily attributable to declines in the B2B segment and E-commerce.

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More Wine Auctioned in 2024

According to the Auction Barometer from 'iDealwine', more bottles went under the hammer in 2024 than in the previous year – however, they sold for lower prices on average.

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Malagu Moves from Gosset to Esterlin

The designated successor to Odilon de Varine at Champagne Gosset is leaving the house unexpectedly.

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