Budbreak 2026 arrives two weeks early... and this week's potential record heat means it will spread fast // Fears for the future of Argentina’s wine industry as figures hit a record low

Every day of the last three weeks has seen highs at least in the upper 60°s F, without a low dropping below the upper 30°s. We've topped 70°F every day for the last week, and 80°F two of the last three days.

The U.S. is experiencing a similar shift as the older wine-focused demographic ages out and younger adults fail to fill the gap.

The global spirits market might be struggling, but a recent report from Sotheby's shows that the secondary auction whiskey and wine market is thriving.

California's smallest winegrape crush since 1999.

The global wine industry spent two years in crisis. New data on drinking habits, a landmark EU trade deal, and hard-won pragmatism from producers suggest the worst may be over.

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Winter has brought California's Sierra Nevada a below-average amount of snow, and the snowpack has been shrinking for weeks.

Heavy rainfall over the winter across France has once again illustrated the wine industry’s ability to adapt, whatever the conditions.

Chilean wine heavyweight Viña Concha y Toro has seen its overall revenue increase by 1.7% for its 2025 financial year. When zooming in on the wine portion of its business this figure rises to 2.8%.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced a transition within its Corporate Strategy leadership.

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

The latest stats reveal Aussies drink a staggering 24.5 litres of wine per person each year.

German exporters believe they can benefit from rising demand for white wine amid challenges in key export markets.

Biochar is gaining popularity with viticulturists for its ability to sequester carbon and improve soil health, but researchers are still learning when and where it’s most effective.

Winemakers in Mendoza have a reverence for the magic of their land but major investment in scientific research is ensuring exciting experiments on their estates are data-driven.

The buzz around AI has made it clear that it is increasingly relevant in both daily life and workplace. In fact, you’re already using AI without realizing.

Reservoir today officially opened Reservoir Farms - Salinas, its flagship on-farm innovation hub for specialty crops, turning its vision for an on-farm agtech innovation center into a working reality.

Vine to Mind 2026 brings together a distinctive mix of leaders to discuss the intersection of wine, data science and artificial intelligence.

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