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World Wine Crop Drops Dramatically
Rough years for France, Italy and Spain lead to a third consecutive below-average year, but vintners say the long-term …
Will the World Run Out of Champagne? Don't Panic
Hail, frost and mildew meant the 2021 growing season was the toughest in years, but quality is high and reserve wines will …
Wildfires Damage Wineries and Vineyards in Provence
Fires add to the woes of French vintners, plus remembering Becky Wasserman
Wineries Face Fires, With No Insurance
How will vintners protect their wineries and vineyards during wildfire season?
Chefs Rally to Help Louisiana After Hurricane Ida
The category 4 storm damaged New Orleans and devastated southern Louisiana, creating new challenges for restaurants already …
Provence Winemakers Return Home to Charred Vines and Fears of Smoke Taint
A wildfire in southern France’s Var region burned 600 acres of vines and exposed another 2,400 to smoke, putting rosé at …
Rapper-Vintner Post Malone Gets Hands-On in Provence Wildfire Recovery
The Grammy-nominated artist and Maison No. 9 founder visited the hard-hit wine region in southern France to assess the …
Wildfires Burn Wineries and Vineyards in Provence
A dry summer and strong Mistral winds fueled a blaze in the Var region, burning more than 19,000 acres
It’s OK to Cry Over Spilled Wine
From South Africa to Sonoma and beyond, tides of red wine were flowing—unfortunately, not into anyone’s glasses
Fires? Drought? Heat? California Wineries' Biggest Challenge Might Be Getting Insurance
After multiple years of wildfires, Napa and Sonoma vintners are struggling to obtain insurance policies, forcing some to …
Flooding Devastates Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, Damaging Wineries in Ahr
More than 180 people are confirmed dead; Mosel vintners grapple with floodwaters while winemakers elsewhere organize relief …