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Jean-Charles Boisset acquires Artesa Estate in Los Carneros
Jean-Charles Boisset acquires Artesa Estate in Los Carneros, opening a new chapter for the Napa Valley winery and its sparkling wine heritage.
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California: an early 2026 harvest brings lower volumes and fresh profiles
California’s 2026 harvest brings early picking, lower volumes and fresh, concentrated young wines, according to the Wine Institute’s initial report.
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Bardolino, a 100 years of Pop Soul
The Consorzio Vini Bardolino celebrates by betting on drinkability written By Erika Mantovan Led by president Fabio Dei Micheli, the
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Mandrolisai: Sebastiano Etzo elected President of the Consorzio
Sebastiano Etzo becomes President of the Consorzio Vini Mandrolisai, as the group of 18 Sardinian wineries builds its profile in Italy and abroad.
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Ornellaia: an early 2026 harvest guided by each vineyard parcel
Ornellaia completes its early 2026 harvest in Bolgheri. Winter water reserves, timely rain and patient picking decisions shaped the vintage.
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Château Dassault unveils an anniversary magnum designed by Coline Gaulot
Château Dassault releases 500 numbered magnums of its 2023 vintage with an anniversary label designed by artist Coline Gaulot.
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Delord and Dominique Bouchait explore Armagnac and cheese pairings
For the 2026 festive season, Delord and Dominique Bouchait present five Armagnac and cheese pairings, from Blanche and Ossau-Iraty to 25-year-old Armagnac and Roquefort.
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La Chablisienne and the magnums returned from the polar regions
La Chablisienne auctions 120 magnums of Chablis 2017 returned from the polar regions on 8 October 2026 to support Jean-Louis Etienne’s scientific missions.
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Aurélien Valance to succeed Philippe Bascaules as managing director of Château Margaux
Aurélien Valance will become managing director of Château Margaux on 1 December 2026, succeeding Philippe Bascaules as he prepares to retire.
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Campo alla Sughera: 25 years interpreting the vintages of Bolgheri
Campo alla Sughera celebrates 25 years of harvests in Bolgheri, tracing the estate’s evolution and presenting Arnione Bolgheri Superiore 2022.
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The Chablis Wine Festival returns on 24 and 25 October 2026
The Chablis Wine Festival returns on 24 and 25 October 2026 with around 40 winegrowers, Pic-Saint-Loup as the partner vineyard and a wide programme of events.
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When the UBB President takes his place in Médoc history
Following the acquisition of Château Picque-Caillou, UBB president Laurent Marti is continuing his push into the wine sector by acquiring Château du Taillan, a historic gem of the Médoc.
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Michael Malat to take over as Chair of the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter in 2027
Michael Malat will succeed Michael Moosbrugger as Chair of the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW) in early 2027, with a focus on strengthening its international profile.
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Cédric Roblet appointed Managing Director of Champagne Ayala
Cédric Roblet has been appointed Managing Director of Champagne Ayala, effective 14 September 2026. He will continue the House’s development and qualitative ambitions.
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Champagne Barons de Rothschild completes a historic 2026 harvest entirely in August
Champagne Barons de Rothschild completed its 2026 harvest by 27 August, a historic vintage shaped by frost, drought and repeated heatwaves.
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Rhône Valley 2026 harvest: an early vintage shaped by climatic extremes and vineyard resilience
The Rhône Valley 2026 harvest began early after an exceptionally hot spring, with excellent grape health and promising balance in the first juices.
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Premières Côtes de Bordeaux charts a new course towards 2028
Premières Côtes de Bordeaux is preparing new AOC specifications for 2028, aiming to add dry white and red wines alongside its traditional sweet whites.
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Vittorio Frescobaldi, a leading figure in Italian wine, dies aged 97
Vittorio Frescobaldi has died aged 97. A look back at the life of a leading figure in Tuscan wine, who helped build its international reputation and co-founded Luce with Robert Mondavi.
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The Harvest: Understanding the decisive moment when a wine is truly born (Part 2)
Long overlooked, stems are making a comeback in winemaking practices. Discover their role, the benefits of whole-cluster harvesting, and the decisions that shape the wine right from the harvest.
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The Harvest: Understanding the decisive moment when a wine is truly born (Part 1)
The harvest date is one of the most important decisions of the wine-growing year. Sugar levels, acidity, pH, tannins, aromas: discover the criteria that determine the ideal time to harvest the grapes.
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Abruzzo strengthens production controls for the 2026 vintage
Ahead of the 2026 harvest, Abruzzo has introduced stricter yield limits and harvest reserve measures to balance supply and demand, protect the value of its appellations and strengthen the long-term positioning of Abruzzo wines.
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Sicily looks ahead to an outstanding 2026 harvest
Sicily's 2026 harvest begins under highly promising conditions. Abundant winter rainfall, excellent vineyard health and the island's diverse terroirs point towards a vintage of outstanding quality across Sicily's wine regions.
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10 Must-Try Wines to Discover Alto Adige
Discover the great wines of Alto Adige: high-altitude terroirs, geological diversity, iconic grape varieties, and exceptional vintages in the heart of northern Italy.
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Grow du Monde 2026
Discover Welschriesling, Central Europe’s iconic grape variety, at the heart of GROW du Monde 2026: terroirs, identity, awards and the future.
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