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The Symington family wasn't always involved in winemaking. In recent history, they transitioned from shipping to acquiring Grahams and other producers, positioning themselves as a leading family in the wine industry.

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Following the collapse of its Chinese market, Australia has been forced to adapt its strategy and target emerging Asian markets. Peter Douglas reports.

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The EU Commission has published a proposal for a legal framework to better protect soils. Until now, there has been hardly any legal basis for soil protection, in contrast to air and water, which is why the EU Parliament and other institutions had called on the Commission to develop one.

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South Africa experienced a cool harvest season that resulted in low volumes for the 2023 vintage.

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The Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC) cooperative group will in future produce Champagne for the "Le Chemin du Roi" brand of Sire Champagne, a subsidiary of Hoboken, New Jersey-based Sire Spirits - the company owned by U.S. rapper Curtis Jackson, aka '50 Cent'.

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Constellation Brands has bought the Napa Valley luxury wine brand Domaine Curry. The acquisition took place following a strategic realignment into the premium segment.

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Jackson Family Wines is making significant investments in England, including acquiring the CEO of its future competitor, Gusbourne.

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Symington is being recognized as the first winery for its sustainable initiatives with the new government certification from Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV) and ViniPortugal.

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Sylvain Naulin will assume the position of Managing Director of the Burgundy Trade Association Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) starting in mid-July 2023.

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Late frost caused significant yield reductions, yet exceptional quality is anticipated.

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The Chilean powerhouse launches 'Belight' Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé with an ABV of 8.5%.

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Despite a decrease in export volume, the high prices in 2022 have propelled Burgundy to achieve a new sales record.

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Recent findings suggest that light to moderate alcohol consumption could potentially reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing stress signaling in the brain. This research highlights the importance of understanding the connection, especially given the association between alcohol consumption and cancer. Peter Douglas reports.

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The tragic deaths of two Chinese online influencers after drinking large quantities of baijiu spirit may seem to have little relevance to the wine industry, but this should not be taken for granted.

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Bulk wine suppliers around the world are trying to cover elevated input costs, so pricing on a number of wines in a number of markets can be characterised as “softening” but not falling sharply. Here's why.

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