HVE Certification Cleared of Fraud Claims

The French sustainability seal was acquitted of deception charges and may continue to certify "high environmental value."

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Domaine Tariquet is in Trouble

A significant sales decline of 2.5m bottles has necessitated a strategic realignment for the company.

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Natural Wine is Not a Crime

A court ruling has allowed Berlin winemaker Horst Hummel to continue selling his “Schillerwein”. Among other issues, the wine was flagged for its high volatile acidity,

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Maintenance Technician Steals 8,000 Bottles of Burgundy

A winery employee at Albert Bichot has stolen numerous top-tier wines—but not with the intention of drinking or selling them.

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Alleged Spanish Saboteur Arrested

A former employee is accused of causing €2.5m in damages to a Ribera del Duero winery out of revenge.

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Castel Frères Takes Protesters to Court

The wine merchant Castel Frères is seeking over €100,000 in damages after mediation attempts following the February protests yielded no results.

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Court Rules in Favor of García Carrión

A lawsuit against José García Carrión for unfair competition has been dismissed by the Murcia Commercial Court.

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EU Forms Expert Group for Wine Sector Support

The EU wants to set up a group of experts to develop support measures for viticulture.

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Will Lawyers Drive the Move Towards US Neo-Prohibitionism?

US campaigners are beginning to talk about litigation against the alcohol industry. Robert Joseph considers some worrying legal precedents.

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