Constellation offloads clutch of NZ wine brands // Here's an alcohol and health study we should be shouting about

Constellation Brands has sold a range of wine brands in New Zealand, its latest disposal of assets in the sector.

If you get relatively fit (and this is not a high bar) it seems you can mitigate any negative effects of alcohol consumption on lifestyle.

While the wine category overall continues to be challenged by moderation trends, lower disposable incomes, and heightened competition from other drinks categories, the Champagne segment has taken a step forward recently.

Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwave.

The prevailing narrative is that wine country is facing declining visitation. But hotel data suggests that's not true. So why are estate tasting rooms seeing fewer customers?

When we consider the physiological effects, the data regarding moderate alcohol consumption, and the historical context of tobacco stigmatization, it becomes clear that Dr. Fenske’s claims and prescriptions can’t be considered anything other than propaganda.

In the four weeks ending June 27th, Wine held relatively consistent pressure, with dollar sales down -4.5% and volume declining -6.2%.

But excluding the divested brands, Constellation Brands’ wine and spirits business looked much improved a year after selling off a portfolio of lower-end wine brands.

William Kelley on the central role played by historically low interest rates in shaping contemporary Bordeaux.

The Fédération Nationale des SAFER recently published its annual study of the French rural land market, which includes the only statistics relating to the sales of vineyards and wine estates in France.

A funding agreement has been signed between national intervention board FranceAgriMer and the Côtes de Provence producers’ organisation, officially launching the ambitious ‘Provence Green’ programme designed to expedite environmental transition across the wine region.

Climate change is having a major impact on winemaking, none more so than in regions such as Vinhos Verdes whose reputation rests on freshness, moderate alcohol and vibrant acidity.

Treasury Wine Estates is seeking a buyer for its Markaranka property in South Australia's Riverland, one of the nation's hardest-hit regions by climate change.

It's happened: Virginia wines have beat their French counterparts in an official blind tasting.

The MICHELIN Guide has chosen the historic Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy - France – now home to Dijon City Hall – as the setting to unveil the first-ever 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection.

Premier Industry Conference Announces Stellar Keynote Lineup and Expanded Programming for Landmark 20th Anniversary

Tickets Available Now for the July 9 Event, Presented in Partnership with the 47th Annual Society of Wine Educators Conference

Freemark Abbey’s story – from a female pioneer to the Judgment of Paris – adds a chapter as it reintroduces itself to UK buyers.

My monthly tasting column for Jancis Robinson subscribers covers the intense and volcanic wines of Sonoma's Moon Mountain District.

Making mistakes is a crucial element of success, according to the family behind Sicily's Regaleali estate.