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With declining consumption and many challenges, wine must emphasize its environmentalism and affordability.

SB 279 creates an option for growers with vineyard waste.

An innovative molecular filtration technology is helping winemakers in the United States, Canada and New Zealand enhance wine quality and reclaim value.

Treasury Wine Estates has scrapped its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing an "uncertain outlook" for Penfolds and Treasury Americas. 

Changing drinking habits, falling prices, tariffs and the weather are forcing winemakers to do the unthinkable: rip up the vines.

Inspectors of the world's luxury restaurant bible, the Michelin Guide, have announced they will now be judging winemakers too.

Suppliers from across the wine sector have revealed what a business ecosystem might look like and why fighting problems collectively can help everyone to pull through challenges.

Nine months ago today, The Wine Economist published its annual column that, inspired by the upcoming Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, looks ahead to the future.

The world's most famous food guide is moving into wine. What will that mean for the 100-point merchants?

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has completed a large-scale AI trial to assess alcohol advertising compliance.

Ireland’s plan to place explicit cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks has been pushed back to 2028 following pressure from industry and trade partners.

Canada is leading the way and the U.S. Zealots will follow.

Matt Walls ponders the power of our sense of smell, exploring how one of the best ways to connect with both nature and wine is through our noses.

The wine industry is very good at blaming others for its woes.

A unique grape-sharing project in Langhorne Creek, South Australia is returning for a fourth vintage, this time with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is heading for higher ground the best way to combat rising temperatures in Barolo? Many are doing so, though some argue it’s blending that holds the answer.

Germany’s wine sector is set for a recovery in 2025, with harvest volumes projected to rise after a weak 2024.  

Very shortly after the announcement of 17th member to join Corpinnat, there came the announcements of the 18th and 19th, AT Roca and Mas Bertran.

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the winners of its fourth BIH Spotlight Awards at an awards ceremony at Quaglino’s London last night.

On Friday October 3, 2025, The ‘Doc’ McPherson Award was presented in Fredericksburg, Texas, at Cabernet Grill to Ross and Mariana Burtwell, Proprietors of Cabernet Grill.