Wine

News from Robert Mondavi

The renowned To-Kalon Vineyard is now certified organic. In addition, Kurtis Ogasawara has been promoted to Director of Winemaking at the Robert Mondavi Winery.

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OIV Elects New Director-General

The New Zealander Dr. John Barker has been elected as the new Director-General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

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Gérard Bertrand and the Renaissance of Rosé and Orange Wines

Can rosé ever be considered fine wine? Gérard Bertrand not only thinks so, he launched the most expensive rosé in the world to prove it. Now he’s got his sights set on orange wine, as Robert Joseph reports.

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Devil's Advocate: Time to Take a Fresh Look at Bag-in-Box. For a Different Reason

Robert Joseph suggests that the way we are drinking wine is changing - and that this may represent a big opportunity for Bag in Box.

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Wine Declines, Table Grapes Rise

The global grape production slightly declined in 2022. However, the production of table and dried grapes surged. Wine is among the biggest losers.

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Bordeaux: Crisis or Opportunity?

France's prestigious Bordeaux region is struggling with too much wine and too little demand. Here's how the wine-growing region is planning to fight its way out of the crisis. Alexandra Wrann reports.

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Unlocking the Potential of Lithuania's Wine Market

Despite double digit inflation, per capita income is rising in Lithuania, driving a boom in restaurants plus a demand for Champagne. Felicity Carter visits their wine fair to find out more.

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Artadi: a Different Approach to Rioja

The family-owned Spanish winery Artadi is a low-intervention winery that has left the DOCa Rioja behind them. Their approach has led them into the global spotlight. Peter Douglas and Alexandra Wrann report. 

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E-commerce: Upswing or Downswing?

Corona gave online retail a fat boom. With the return to more normality, the boom also slowed down. However, a decline of e-commerce is not to be expected.

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Solidarity for Emilia-Romagna

An overview of support measures for the victims of the floods. Surprisingly the Italian wine industry remains silent, as the people count on the support of the public.

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Glass Manufacturer Resumes Production in Ukraine

After a Russian military attack in 2022 on the glass production facility in Gostomel near Kiev, Vetropack cautiously resumes operations. Safety measures have been implemented to protect the staff and the facility.

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Waiting for China

Prices on the world market for bulk wine are hardly changing, demand remains very restrained. 

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Italy's Wine Industry in Distress

Italy is at risk of starting the 2023 harvest with the highest inventory of the last 20 years. Can crisis distillation help?

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Ireland: Warning Labels Come Into Force

Ireland is implementing its plans for health warnings on alcohol, despite criticism from the EU.

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Nearly €1.2m in Damages for Château Petrus

The Bordeaux wine brand "Petrus Lambertini" has been convicted for "parasitic actions" at the expense of Château Petrus. 

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