How soon is too soon for producers to start declaring an appellation? Richard Woodard looks at a dispute over plans to introduce a separate PDO for English sparkling wines.
What steps can a family take to ensure that their business remains strong into the future? Felicity Carter speaks to Professor John A. Davis from the Harvard Business School.
The wine lists of highly trafficked New York City and Southern California are obvious enviable places to be, but in the US it is actually the residents of New England who have the greatest thirst for wine. Ever-improving access to wine education and an expansion of sales and distribution methods are ensuring this demand is met with creativity and from fresh sources. Four influential New England wine professionals weigh in on what’s new.
Russian winemakers have a lot to deal with, from unfair laws to foreign competition. And now, says Sophie Kevany reporting from a recent Russian wine conference, they are worried about new competition from Crimea.
When Melissa King was sent to prison for defrauding a pension fund, the US Marshals were charged with selling her ill-gotten gains, to try and recoup some money for her victims. Leslie Gevirtz reports on what happened to the wine.
Held in Amsterdam in late November, the sixth World Bulk Wine Exhibition attracted more than 250 producers from 19 countries, with an increased attendance of 30%, according to organisers. Felicity Carter took a look.
Every September a number of Bordeaux’s specialised wine merchants, known as négociants, turn their attention, and that of their distribution system – known collectively as the ‘Place de Bordeaux’ – to the sale of six ‘non-Bordeaux’ fine wines from Chile, California, Tuscany and the Rhône Valley. The sale of the wines provides a neat boost to the coffers in what might normally be a fairly quiet time of year, and itʼs an international endorsement of their distribution method – one which locals have been known to criticise. Sophie Kevany asks four influential people in the fine wine business for their opinion on the event.
Many investment classes rely on leading indicators – a measurable factor that can be used to predict economic changes. Does one exist for the fine wine market? Sophie Kevany goes searching.
As Champagne’s position comes under increasing attack from upstarts like Prosecco, the region has responded with Champagne 2030. Richard Woodard reports on the project to retain Champagne’s position as the world’s pre-eminent sparkling.
When Ukraine moved closer to the EU, Russia annexed Crimea, where much Ukrainian wine was produced. This action may open doors to EU wine imports and improve local wine quality. Panos Kakaviatos explains a complex situation.
The Australian wine industry has undergone some spring cleaning, merging industry bodies to create the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA). Richard Woodard reports on the role of the new slimlined organisation charged with helping Australia recapture its export sales.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
