Château Lafleur announced a few days ago that it is withdrawing from both the Pomerol AOC and wider Bordeaux designation from the 2025 vintage, with all six wines in the Société Civile du Château Lafleur group set to become Vins de France. Here are some excerpts from the Guinaudeau family Letter: “Climate is changing fast […]
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European wine and spirits will face a 15% U.S. import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said on Thursday, dashing producers’ hopes of an immediate reprieve. A framework trade deal between Brussels and Washington on Sunday agreed a 15% tariff
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The third edition of A Montefalco took place on June 17–18, 2025, in the beautiful medieval village of Montefalco, Umbria. Building on the success of the reimagined event that began in 2023, this year’s celebration honoured not only the current vintage release of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG but also the full diversity of wines produced across
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The Fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, held in conjunction with the 32nd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles from June 9 to 12, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for China’s rapidly evolving wine industry. Hosted in Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, this convergence of a prestigious international wine competition
The 2025 edition of Sicilia En Primeur was held from May 6th to 10th in the historic city of Modica, located in southeastern Sicily, providing a culturally rich and architecturally significant setting. One hundred international wine journalists and 57 wineries came together to experience over 300 labels for tasting, four specialized talks, and eleven wine
After weeks of anticipation, I finally arrived in Florence, eager to delve into its storied wine culture, and particularly its legendary buchette del vino, or “wine windows.” These small arched openings, discreetly embedded in the façades of Renaissance-era palazzos, have long fascinated me. To experience them firsthand felt like stepping into a living fragment of
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The World’s 50 Best Vineyards Awards returns in 2025, with this year’s event hosted in Margaret River, Western Australia. On Wednesday, November 19, the list of 2025’s finest vineyard experiences will be revealed at a special live event in Margaret River, encouraging travellers to discover the very best wine and gastronomy tourism in the world.
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Internationally renowned winemaker Erni Loosen announces the launch of Perron de Mypont, his new winemaking project in Burgundy. A passionate and lifelong collector of Pinot Noir from around the world, Erni has long dreamed of producing wine in Burgundy, the variety’s birthplace. That dream has now become a reality. The initial releases from Perron de
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Despite ongoing challenges in global wine sales, the pursuit of wine tourism continues to thrive. While traditional strongholds like Tuscany and Napa Valley remain vital to the wine narrative, today’s oenotourists are increasingly drawn to emerging, dynamic regions offering distinctive terroirs and cultural depth. According to VinePair’s newly released list of the Top 10 Wine
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Spain’s wine sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, preparing to undergo significant structural and strategic transformations over the next five years. According to the recently published report “Spanish Wine Market Forecasts 2025-2030: Strategic Analysis and Projections” by Vinetur on April 25, the nation’s future in the global wine market will be shaped by a decisive shift
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