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Welsh Wine Industry Thrives Amid Climate Shifts and Strategic Innovation

Articles, Tourism, Travel, Trending Topics, Welsh Wine, Wine, Wine Great Britain, Wine Great Britian, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends / liz admin

In the rolling hills of Wales, a quiet revolution is underway. Once considered too cold and damp for viticulture, the Welsh countryside is now home to a burgeoning wine industry that is defying expectations and thriving amid climate shifts and strategic innovation. As global temperatures rise, regions previously unsuitable for grape cultivation are experiencing longer […]

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Historic Shake-Up: Château Lafleur Exits the Pomerol Appellation

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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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USA Today Recognizes Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery as America’s Leading Destination for Wine Tours and Tastings

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For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region has been named the Best Winery Tour in the United States by the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition underscores the winery’s enduring role in advancing American viticulture and wine tourism through innovation, history, and experiential

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Raise Your Glass to New Zealand for International Pinot Noir Day – August 18th

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There’s something irresistibly seductive about Pinot Noir. It’s the grape varietal that makes sommeliers swoon, winemakers sweat, and wine lovers fall head over heels. And while Burgundy may have long been considered its spiritual home, New Zealand has been quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) redefining the Pinot Noir conversation. This August 18th, as the wine world

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EU Lifts Liquid Ban: Wine Bottles Now Permitted in Hand Luggage at Select European Airports

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Recent advancements in aviation security technology have prompted the European Union (EU) to revise its long-standing 100 millilitre liquid restriction for carry-on luggage. This policy evolution, currently applicable in select European airports, has significant implications for passenger convenience, airport operational efficiency, and regional agri-food economies, particularly the wine and olive oil sectors. The European Union

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EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff starting August 1

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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AliveTaste’25 – A Celebration of Portugal’s Wine Culture and Gastronomic Excellence

Articles, Gourmand Wine and Drinks Awards, Port, Portugal, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

I recently had the honour of attending the 9th Edition of AliveTaste’25 in Portugal, an extraordinary celebration of Portuguese wine, gastronomy, and cultural excellence. My journey across the country offered profound insights into the evolution of its wine culture, from the Atlantic-influenced Vinho Verde to the dramatic terraces of the Douro Valley, and culminated in

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Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal

Portugal, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

An exclusive interview by Liz Palmer with Francisco Viana Brito, General Manager Northern Portugal has long lured travellers with its riverside romance, cobbled streets, and legendary port wine. But now, a new chapter in luxury hospitality is unfolding along the banks of the Douro. At the heart of it sits Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia, a

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Carol Duval-Leroy Named Officer of the Legion of Honour for Her Pioneering Role in Champagne

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In a momentous acknowledgment of her exceptional contributions to viticulture and French cultural heritage, Carol Duval-Leroy, President of Maison Duval-Leroy, has been named Officer of the Legion of Honour, one of France’s highest civilian accolades. This prestigious distinction not only honours her unwavering dedication to the Champagne region but also recognizes over three decades of

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Rethinking the Tasting Room Experience: Does Waiving Fees Drive More Visitors?

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I’ve come across some compelling insights from the SVB 2025 DtC Wine Report that shed light on evolving strategies in the tasting room experience. According to the report, wineries were asked under what circumstances they would waive tasting fees. Predictably, scenarios such as making a purchase or joining a wine club were frequently cited, widely

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USA Today Recognizes Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery as America’s Leading Destination for Wine Tours and Tastings

Raise Your Glass to New Zealand for International Pinot Noir Day – August 18th

EU Lifts Liquid Ban: Wine Bottles Now Permitted in Hand Luggage at Select European Airports

AliveTaste’25 – A Celebration of Portugal’s Wine Culture and Gastronomic Excellence

Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal

Carol Duval-Leroy Named Officer of the Legion of Honour for Her Pioneering Role in Champagne

Rethinking the Tasting Room Experience: Does Waiving Fees Drive More Visitors?

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