Record 2025 harvest in England and Wales

Growing wine in the UK has its weather challenges. But sometimes everything is perfect, and 2025 was one such year, an exceptional year for wine from England and Wales. Total production increased by 55% compared to 2024. More than 16.5 million bottles of wine were produced in England and Wales in 2025. According to WineGB, […] Continue reading: Record 2025 harvest in England and Wales The post Record 2025 harvest in England and Wales was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography

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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a notice to distributors sent on July 1, Craft Business Daily reports. Production is set to be scaled back as soon as this month. The collaboration includes Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, which are expected to be gone from most Costco warehouse’s shelves by September or October. The big box store launched its partnership with Deschutes in December 2024, and it enjoyed a slew of accolades soon after. The article Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes appeared first on VinePair .

Champagne Rebounds In The U.S.

While the wine category overall continues to be challenged by moderation trends, lower disposable incomes, and heightened competition from other drinks categories, the Champagne segment has taken a step forward recently, although it hasn’t reattained the highs seen in the … Continue reading → The post Champagne Rebounds In The U.S. appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix?

When the 2020 Glass wildfire destroyed Cain Vineyard and Winery, it was unclear if it could ever rise from the ashes. It has taken six years, and the future still remains uncertain, but Cain is slowly recovering. Third Leaf Partners, … Continue reading → The post Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix? appeared first on Shanken News Daily .