EU-US tariff standoff over Greenland threatens billions in agri-food costs // Tom Planer on the art of selling more wine with fun and emotion

The European Parliament has postponed a vote to ratify the EU-US trade agreement, initially scheduled for late January, after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs targeting eight European countries over their opposition to US efforts to acquire Greenland. 

Arguably one of the biggest things to happen in the UK wine industry over the last 18 months has been the arrival of Tom Gilbey on Instagram who has transformed the world of “wine influencing” with his fun, fast, acerbic and times down right rude ways of talking about wine.

Drought Monitor report is getting a lot of attention. Experts say to keep the big picture in mind.

Fresh findings from the 2026 Silicon Valley Bank study highlight a potential market rebound scheduled for 2029. While previous figures show declining consumption patterns, analysts expect reaching bottom before modest improvements occur.

The future of a long-running Madera winery is uncertain after it’s contract to produce a boxed wine for Gallo Winery is ending.

A Bay Area winery that was once among the country’s largest producers of natural wine has “made the difficult decision to wind down our operation.”

January is quiet – but glass planning should not be.

The BRII grant recipient has entered a capacity reservation agreement for Avantium’s plant-based recyclable polymer Releaf.

While this year’s Burgundy en primeur may look a little different due to the constraints on yields, pricing remains stables for as Eleanor Latour of Maison Louis Latour argues, “we don't want to become this unreachable region in the world where no one can afford the wines”.

There are no easy solutions to the global glut.

Compare your winery's results against industry benchmarks for sales, orders, club retention, and more.

In the quest for healthier vineyards, several wineries are turning to planting trees.

Decision on the merits expected by June 2026.

Trump’s tariff era hits retail unevenly as higher-income shoppers continue spending, but lower-income households feel the squeeze.

Explore the EU Free Trade Agreement and its significance for strengthening ties between the European Union and Mercosur nations.

Shrinking demand means producers worldwide have an overstock — grape harvests come each year whether the vintners want them or not — and prices are down: A bottle from Bordeaux retails below €2 in France.

Our wine columnist enjoys the occasional solo glass of wine without compunction, but she knows the topic is controversial. So she asked friends and wine professionals to weigh in.

Sitting by the hearth with a glass of wine, I’m thinking about fire. Flames may warm my toes now, but they can be devastating in dry months.

A promo for my recent panel on creating a commercial category for old vine wines at the recent Old Vine Conference in California. Watch the panel for free.