Another month of limited activity on the world’s bulk wine markets has passed by, with the traditional lull during the Northern Hemisphere summer holiday season adding to the quietness. Will 2023 crop projections change things?

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Following our report last week of China’s decision to lift its punitive tariffs on Australian barley, and suggestions that Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese might visit Beijing before the end of the year, Treasury Wine Estates is betting on an imminent removal of the wine tariffs too.

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The Spanish wine conglomerate is undertaking a trial run of supplying selected gastronomy establishments with reusable bottles, with potential plans for expansion across Europe.

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The Balkan nation follows Ukraine, becoming the next country to join the organization.

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Recycling rates vary widely across, and within Europe. Germany is doing better with paper and plastics than glass, for example.

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The EU has amended existing wine declaration regulations – eliminating foil casing requirements for sparkling wine. The new provisions will be effective from 8th December 2023.

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China has lifted its sanctions on Australian barley. Could wine be next?

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Austria has laid down a legal foundation for an official nationwide vineyard classification system.

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Roussillon has commenced the French grape harvest in early August.

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The French Ministry of Agriculture forecasts the 2023 harvest yields to be between 44 to 47m hectoliters. 

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The bulk wine market in the northern hemisphere is very quiet. In the southern hemisphere, there is good demand for white varietal wines.

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Portugal's wine grape harvest is predicted to be 8% greater than last year.

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The Chinese company Changyu has been evaluated as the second most valuable wine brand, narrowly trailing behind Moët & Chandon but surpassing it in brand strength, as reported by Peter Douglas.

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The International Research Alliance of OIV welcomes its first Italian member.

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The champagne company announces a 4.4% revenue increase in the first half of 2023.

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