The planned approval of Godello has been temporarily suspended. The DO Bierzo filed a complaint, arguing that Godello is uncharacteristic for the region.

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From February 1, 2025, British wine drinkers will pay more excise duty on their wine than any of their neighbours in Europe.

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German vineyards produced 10% less wine than the 10-year average.

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The regulatory authority in Australia has determined that the acquisition poses no threat to competition in the affected markets.

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California's grape harvest has slightly fallen below average due to a late-season heatwave that accelerated harvesting. At the same time, global bulk wine markets remain subdued amid uncertainties in Argentina and other regions.

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Wine and spirits giant Pernod Ricard saw an 8.5% drop in revenue at the start of the 2025 fiscal year, with declines primarily in two key markets.

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After years of discussion, the EU Commission has authorised an IGP for sparkling wine from the eastern French region of  Lorraine.This means that Lorraine now has four protected designations of origin.

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A national study reveals that viticulture in Argentina is in distress. Both local and international factors are blamed

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Leading Spanish producer García Carrión has appointed Paulo Soares as its new Managing Director. The Portuguese executive is a specialist in developing export markets.

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The HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opens its doors on 7 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year it's going to be huge.

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South African Yvette van der Merwe has been elected as the new president of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), marking the first time in the OIV’s 100-year history that a South African woman has held this prestigious position.

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In response to rising cost pressures, Messe Düsseldorf, in collaboration with Kuoni Tumlare Congress, has launched a new hotel booking platform for ProWein 2025.

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The CEO who was dismissed in May is now set to resume leadership responsibilities.

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China is threatening to impose customs duties on European brandy, with Cognac being particularly affected by the announced tariffs.

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The new Managing Director will start on November 1. Another European leadership position at Moët Hennessy has also been newly filled.

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