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Column - Robert Joseph 

An Italian cooperative

Barbaresco’s cooperative got its members through hard times, says Michaela Morris. What will the future hold now that things are easier?

Grand confusion

In many parts of France, the words ‘Grand Cru’ are a guarantee of superior quality. Not so in Saint-Émilion, as Rebecca Gibb MW discovers.

Crus control

Once, Burgundy was divided into merchants and grape growers. Now, says Roger Morris, both groups are rushing to be more like each other.

Oregon rising

The fourth biggest wine producing state in the US, Oregon is becoming renowned for its fine wines. Liza B. Zimmerman gives an overview.

Que Syrah, Syrah?

Robert Joseph created a survey to try to understand how the wine trade thinks about the future — and he’s already had some surprising insights.

Turning the ship around

How do you raise the profile of a region known for high-volume wines? Michèle Shah considers the case of Colline Teramane.