At the World Bulk Wine Exhibition in Amsterdam on November 25 and 26, the industry’s leading bulk wine producers, buyers, logistics experts, and service providers came together for this key annual event. Vincent Messmer reports.
With vineyards uprooted and the 2024 vintage nearly sold out, Chile faces a shrinking white wine supply, while Argentina anticipates a rebound thanks to a frost-free spring.
The European wine market faces significant challenges, from Spain’s devastating floods and shifting bulk wine trade to rising white wine prices in France and Italy due to harvest issues.
After two years of shorter crops, is the bulk wine market finally moving towards some supply-demand balance? Meanwhile, US import tariffs and UK duty increases are back on the agenda.
California's grape harvest has slightly fallen below average due to a late-season heatwave that accelerated harvesting. At the same time, global bulk wine markets remain subdued amid uncertainties in Argentina and other regions.
Austria’s sweet wines are perennial favourites at prestigious wine competitions, consistently earning top ratings and winning coveted titles. But where, exactly, do they come from, and what makes them so special?