German Sekt Sales Rise

The Association of German Sparkling Wine Producers reports a 2.8% increase in sales, defying the general downward trend in German still wines.

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New Zealand's Wine Sector - a Snapshot

The annual New Zealand Wine report of highlights export records, cyclone damage, and legislative concerns.

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Italy: Excessive Stock Levels

Italy is entering the new harvest season with substantial stocks of wine, raising concerns as export figures show a declining trend, with Russia being an exception.

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New Report Describes Polarized Wine Industry and Raises Questions Over PDOs

Robert Joseph analyses the 'State of the International Wine Market in 2022', a report published by Rafael Del Rey and Prof Simone Loose.

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Treasury Wine Estates Optimistic About Lifting of Chinese Tariffs

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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Australia Cautiously Hopes for an End to Chinese Sanctions

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

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Uneven Export Developments Recorded for German Wine

Higher average prices are driving increasing export values for German wine. There are significant variations among markets. Clemens Gerke reports.

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Wajiu buys Torres China, Ending Western Domination of Chinese Wine Imports

The market for Chinese wine imports halved in 2022. As would-be exporters watch with concern, the acquisition of Summergate and now Torres China by a fast-growing, but previously little-noticed, Chinese business changes the nature of the market. Robert Joseph reports.

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Portugal to Tackle Oversupply

The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture allocates up to €20m to distill overproduction.

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