Austria Bucks (Some) Trends

Austria appears relatively well-positioned amid the global sales crisis. The domestic market also remains stable. Recent harvests have been on the smaller side, with Grüner Veltliner in particularly short supply. Vincent Meßmer reports.

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Cava Producers Forced to Ration

Drought conditions have led to limited product availability and a sharp decline in the German market.

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Devil's Advocate: What do the US Elections Say About Support for the Environment?

President-elect Trump is no friend to environmentalism. What about the tens of millions who voted for him?

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Flood Disaster in Spain Hits Wine Regions

Several wine-growing areas have been severely impacted by recent flooding, leaving vintners to contend with devastating damage.

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Godello in Rueda Stalled

The planned approval of Godello has been temporarily suspended. The DO Bierzo filed a complaint, arguing that Godello is uncharacteristic for the region.

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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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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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Rioja’s Loses Crop to Floods

Heavy rainfall over the weekend has sped up the grape harvest in Rioja. Winemakers, especially in Rioja Baja, had to rush to bring in the crop. 

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Vineyards Devastated by Fires in Portugal

Several vineyards, especially in the Dão region, have been completely destroyed. Some winemakers even had to put out the fires themselves.

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