Bordeaux winery investments turn sour for Chinese investors // Browne Family Wines Hires Erin Miller in the Position of General Manager

They dreamed of elegant living in France and good earnings from selling their wine in China. Now many investors have given up or want out.

On the heels of hiring Cabell Coursey as their Winemaker, Sarah, and Michael Browne, co-owners of Browne Family Wines – CHEV and CIRQ wines, announce their appointment of Erin Miller as General Manager of their iconic Family winery.

Napa Valley's Realm Cellars has opened its pricey, sought-after wines up to the public for the first time.

This year's dire harvest in the Spanish region has been scarred by drought, with the situation proving "unsustainable for many".

A cynic, according to Oscar Wilde, knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

Technomic numbers show that the demographic has the lowest degree of loyalty with statistically significant gaps across each segment.

As this year’s winegrape harvest winds down, listings for grapes posted to the WineBusiness Grapes & Bulk Wine board are also down from the record highs seen in previous months and compared to last year. 

It’s been a tough market for Champagne over the past year as the category came back to Earth after booming during the pandemic, but marketers have seen stabilization lately and are finding pockets of growth.

The wine industry is at a critical juncture, and collective action is essential to prevent policies that could have long-lasting negative effects. 

The hospitality sector is facing a substantial increase in operating costs as the Chancellor confirms a 6.7% rise in the National Living Wage, set to take effect in April 2025.

The Craig Stoller Collection is excited to announce that its portfolio of brands will expand their California presence with Southern Glazer’s under the wing of their Signature Fine Wine & Spirits folio.

Torii Mor was established in 1993 by Dr. Donald Olson.

Moraga winery offers exclusive tastings and tours, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of fine wine while soaking in the glamour of its storied past.

Les Hôtels (Très) Particuliers enters wine tourism with Bellevigne in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, offering a refined experience in wine, gourmet dining, and local culture in Chambolle-Musigny.

Steady demand for “select” fine wines during Q3 among other positive indicators has suggested a price recovery may be “on the horizon”.

Renowned celebrities, including Dominic West, Eva Longoria, Jean Reno, and Zabou Breitman, will lend their support to this year’s Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale on November 17, the auction house Sotheby has announced.

In 2017, in the North-East of Portugal, researchers from Bragance University and Polytechnic Institute filed a patent to use the tannins from the male flowers of chestnuts as preservatives for wine.

Today, people increasingly seek non-alcoholic versions of beer or wine. Despite boasting different flavors, these two drinks share many aromas, which makes it difficult to produce alcohol-free versions that mimic the real thing.

In this episode, we explore John Olney's remarkable path in the wine industry

What is the role of death and disease in regenerative winegrowing, regenerative viticulture, regenerative agriculture? How do we cope with the necessity to kill in order to live?