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FINE 2026: The International Wine Tourism Fair Strengthening Global Collaboration in Valladolid, Spain

FINE, the International Wine Tourism Fair, will hold its seventh edition March 3-4 in Valladolid, Spain, reaffirming its position as a leading international business platform for wine tourism professionals. The event will convene specialized stakeholders from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including wineries, hotels, wine routes, tour operators, and destination management organisations, all focused on […]

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January Reset: The World’s Top Wine Spas to Begin the Year in Balance (Part II)

If Part l explored the icons, Part ll turns toward places where wine spas feel almost monastic, deeply rooted in land, tradition, and quiet luxury. These destinations reward slow travel and reflective itineraries, making them especially compelling the first few months of the new year! From the Douro Valley to Burgundy and Sonoma, these wine

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January 2026 Reset: Top Wine Spas to Start the Year in Balance (Part I)

January is the quiet inhale after the excess of the holiday season. Vineyards lie dormant [depending on the hemisphere] travel slows, and intention replaces indulgence. It’s the moment when wine travellers stop chasing novelty and start seeking meaning, and this is where wine spas come into their own. Wine spas sit at the intersection of

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Champagne Telmont: Where Heritage Meets the Future of Sustainable Champagne + Wine Review

 Champagne is a region built on centuries of tradition, but every so often, a house emerges that doesn’t just update the rule book; it edits the whole document. Telmont, the organically driven, sustainability-obsessed house from Damery, is one of the most compelling modern narratives in Champagne today. With a history that stretches back more than

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The 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello: Italy’s premier wine preview showcases a vintage of elegance and restraint

Montalcino opened its historic cellars and welcomed the world once again for the 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello, held November 20–24 at the Chiostro di Sant’Agostino. As Italy’s longest-running wine preview event, this year’s gathering brought the international wine community together to taste the highly anticipated Brunello di Montalcino 2021, alongside Brunello Riserva 2020 and

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Adapting Terroir to a Changing Climate: An Overview of Chablis’ 2025 Vineyard Regulation Reforms

The 2025 regulatory revisions for the Chablis appellation represent a strategically calibrated response to accelerating climatic pressures. The adjustments—ranging from reduced vine density to higher authorized yields are intended to reinforce vineyard resilience without compromising the appellation’s stylistic integrity. These changes, outlined by The Drinks Business and corroborated through EUR-Lex, signal a regional shift toward

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The Michelin Guide Expands Its Expertise in Recommendations and Introduces a New Distinction in the World of Wine

For 125 years, the MICHELIN Guide has celebrated places and talents that embody excellence in gastronomy and hospitality, with the MICHELIN Stars introduced in 1926 and the MICHELIN Keys launched in 2024. This expertise now naturally extends to wine, a key reference in the gastronomic experience. The MICHELIN Guide has long highlighted exceptional wine lists

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Georgia’s Wine Tourism Boom: $4.6 Billion Forecast Fuels Record Growth and Global Recognition

Nestled among Kakheti’s vineyards and Tbilisi’s age-old streets, Georgia is crafting a narrative perhaps even richer than its famous qvevri wines. Galt & Taggart, the investment firm, now projects that tourism revenue could hit $4.6 billion by 2025, a slight increase from its prior estimate of $4.5 billion. This celebrates a sector that’s not just

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The Return of Pink Chardonnay: A Lost Heir Rejoins Champagne’s Noble Lineage

Pink Chardonnay, officially recognized in the Champagne appellation since July 31, 2025, marks a historic return of a nearly forgotten grape variety to its rightful place in the region’s viticultural legacy. A natural mutation of white Chardonnay, this rediscovered gem becomes the eighth authorized grape variety in Champagne, joining the traditional seven and reflecting both

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OIV reveals growing role of re-export hubs in global wine trade

A new report from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) shows how re-exportation has become a structural force in the global wine market, shaping trade flows and value creation across continents. Re-exportation reshaping global wine trade The OIV’s latest Statistical Thematic Focus 2025, titled “The Global Trade in Wine: Role and Relevance of

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