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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.
by Lola Mulard12 viewsnewsartesa-estatecalifornia-winechardonnayjean-charles-boissetlos-carneros - news
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.
by Lola Mulard11 viewsnews2026-harvest2026-vintagebonterra-organic-estatescaliforniacalifornia-wines - news
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
by Erika Mantovan13 viewsitalynewsandy-warholbardolinochiarettoconsorzio-vini-bardolino - news
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.
by Lola Mulard3 viewsnewsantonio-marrasbovale-sardocannonauconsorzio-vini-mandrolisaimandrolisai - news
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.
by Lola Mulard3 viewsnews2026-harvest2026-vintagebolghericabernet-franccabernet-sauvignon - news
Corpinnat hits a full two dozen
It wasn't even two years ago that the couple behind Cisteller were lamenting that they would be the 'unlucky' number 13 to join the Corpinnat association. I told them to think of themselves more as a "baker's dozen" and that ultimately, there would be new additions at such a speed that their order of joining wouldn't matter. Their placement hasn't hurt them at all, nor Corpinnat which has just announced that they've reached a full two dozen members with the addition of #24, Fèlix Massana Ràfols. Like many, they're one of the wineries that made the decision to leave DO Cava. It should come as little surprise that they left as they've met all the Corpinnat requirements for some time in that they farm organically and they were one of the "Elaboradors Integrals" which DO Cava has apparently already scrubbed from the list on their website. This is a small…
by Miquel Hudin15 viewscatalan-winesnewscorpinnat - news
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.
by Lola Mulard2 viewsnews2023-vintageanniversary-magnumchateau-dassaultcoline-gaulotlimited-edition - news
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.
by Lola Mulard2 viewsnewsarmagnacarmagnac-and-cheese-pairingsbas-armagnacblanche-d-armagnaccomte - news
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.
by Lola Mulard2 viewsnewsantarcticaarcticbourgognechablis-magnumsdamien-leclerc - news
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.
by Lola Mulard2 viewsnewsalexis-leven-mentzelopoulosappointmentaurelien-valancebenjamin-vimalblandine-de-rouffignac - news
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.
by Lola Mulard2 viewsnewsarnionearnione-2022bolgheribolgheri-doc-superiorecabernet-franc - news
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.
by Lola Mulard42 viewsnews2026-vintagebourgognebruno-solochablis-wine-festivalchablis-wines - news
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.
by Lola Mulard41 viewsnewsarmelle-crusebordeaux-heritagebordeaux-winechateau-du-taillanchateau-picque-caillou - news
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.
by Lola Mulard44 viewsnews1otwaustriaaustrian-wineerste-lagegrafenegg - news
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.
by Lola Mulard16 viewsnews2026-harvestappointmentayay-grand-crubollinger - news
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.
by Lola Mulard14 viewsnews2026-harvest2026-vintageambonnaychampagnechampagne-2026 - news
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.
by Lola Mulard16 viewsnews2026-harvest2026-vintageardecheclairette-de-dieclimate-change - news
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.
by Lola Mulard12 viewsnews2028-vintageaoc-specificationsbordeaux-sciences-agrobordeaux-terroirbordeaux-vineyards - news
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.
by Lola Mulard17 viewsnewscastelgiocondofrescobaldiitalian-winelamberto-frescobaldiluce - news
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.
by Lola Mulard18 viewsnewsberry-tastingclimate-changedestemmingearly-harvestfermentation - news
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.
by Lola Mulard16 viewsnewsaromatic-ripenessgrape-aciditygrape-harvestgrape-phgrape-picking - news
Wine Tourism News: Asti Leads Piedmont’s Wine Tourism Growth
The Asti region is emerging as one of Piedmont’s strongest tourism performers in 2026, demonstrating how the strategic integration of wine, cultural heritage, gastronomy and landscape can strengthen destination competitiveness. According to figures cited in their regional report, Asti recorded the largest tourism increase in Piedmont, at 4.15%, representing approximately 30,000 additional visitors. More broadly, […] The post Wine Tourism News: Asti Leads Piedmont’s Wine Tourism Growth appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin19 viewsglobal-wine-tourism-intelligence-briefingitalian-wineliz-palmer-wine-tourism-briefnewswine-newswine-tourism - news
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.
by Lola Mulard14 viewsnews2026-harvest2026-vintageabruzzo-wine-regionabruzzo-winesappellations - news
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.
by Lola Mulard17 viewsnews2026-vintageassovini-siciliacarricanteetna-winesfrappato