Dr Tom Croghan, co-owner of The Vineyards at Dodon in Maryland, questions the organic orthodoxy.

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Robert Joseph thinks it's time to accept that, for most people, wine simply needs to be 'fit for purpose'.

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Robert Joseph considers the usefulness of two different models of business analysis.

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In the final part of his 2025 predictions, Robert Joseph looks at wine markets.

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In part two of his three-part series of predictions for 2025, Robert Joseph looks at some specific sectors within and outside the industry.

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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.

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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.

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Robert Joseph notes two young brands that seem to be bucking the trend to lighter wine styles.

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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.

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