It’s that time of the year, and, given the current state of the world, and the wine industry in particular, Robert Joseph thinks a little crystal ball gazing is in order - even if some of what he foresees may not be entirely welcome. Part one of a three-part series.
Robert Joseph wonders whether having a wide range of bottles to choose from – a situation that appeals to every wine enthusiast – is contributing to wine losing its appeal.
Robert Joseph reacts to the news that office Christmas parties are drier events than they used to be. And wine is no longer the default gift to take to a dinner party.
One of Britain's best known wineries has launched a 'hybrid distribution' agreement with a leading UK distributor. Robert Joseph considers the implications.
Robert Joseph notes that, for similar reasons, Southern Glazers, the biggest US wine distributor and Volkswagen, the world's second largest car manufacturer, have both laid off large numbers of employees. Is it time for wine producers to rethink the way they operate?
From velvety and juicy to fascinatingly complex: Thanks to a predominantly cool climate and many autochthonous grape varieties, red wines from Burgenland and Lower Austria are increasingly moving into the international spotlight.
