Insights

Rodolphe Lameyse Predicts the Future of Wine Sales

Governments falling, tariffs on the menu and complicated taxes in the UK. The CEO of Vinexposium asks his crystal ball for advice. He spoke to Felicity Carter.

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Vinexposium Brings Buyers and an International Perspective to Virginia

Whisky cocktails, Trump wines and historic charm all met at the Vinexposium Explorer. Felicity Carter reports.

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Georgian Dreams. Georgian Nightmares

Robert Joseph reports from Georgia where he happened to find himself during the current protests.

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What Do Consumers Really Think About Organic Wine?

Vineyards everywhere are converting to organic. How are consumers responding?

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US Wine Market Poised to Adopt Private Label

A recent private label trade show was packed, signalling a change in the market. Jeff Siegel reports.

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Selling a Californian Winery? Get Ready for a Reality Check

As wine sales drop and winery owners head for retirement, more properties are coming onto the market. But, experts tell Felicity Carter, expectations are unrealistic.

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The American Wine Industry Awaits Tariffs With Dread

The last time Trump was in office, he slapped tariffs on wine. Jeff Siegel surveys the trade to find out how new tariffs will affect them.

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Researchers Fight Climate Change With Ancient Vines, New Crosses and Clones

As temperatures rise, underfunded researchers focus their attention on selecting vines that will resist climate change. But it's a race against time. Felix Bodmann reports.

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Cruising to Better Wine Sales

Cruise ships have a unique system of sourcing and selling wine Liza B. Zimmerman and Edward Lewis report.

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Wine Sales Are Falling. A Momentary Blip? Or a Structural Problem?

Professor Simone Loose from Geisenheim University and Rafael del Rey from the Spanish Observatory of Wine Markets have launched their latest report, State of the International Wine Markets in 2023. Here are their most important findings.

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How Three Key Elections Could Shake Up Europe's Wine Industry

Europeans favor an expanded EU and a stronger wine industry, along with tariff-free exports to the US. Voters in Moldova, Georgia, and the US may scupper some of these goals. Robert Joseph reports.

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Top Chinese Influencer, Lady Penguin, Steps Back. End of an Era?

Wang Shenghan, known as Lady Penguin, is the world's most successful wine influencer. Now she is stepping back.

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The Rise and Rise of the Non-Alcohol Drinks Category

As beverage companies watch in dismay as sales of alcohol drop, some are turning to the growing non-alc category. Chris Losh reports.

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Languedoc: Going From Red to White. With a Few Exceptions

While red wines are generally experiencing significant slowdown, dynamic companies in Languedoc-Roussillon are maintaining sales and even recording some encouraging growth.

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Climate Change Forces British Columbia to Question Its Future

When people talk about climate change, they usually focus on rising temperatures. In January 2024, however, it was dramatic cold snap that decimated vines in British Columbia. Now, growers and wineries have big decisions to make. Michaela Morris reports.

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