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France has announced a new €130 million package to help winegrowers uproot vines, a move the government says is necessary to reduce oversupply and stabilise an industry battered by climate shocks, falling consumption, and mounting economic pressure. The Agriculture Ministry confirmed on Monday that it will also ask the European Union to contribute additional funding.
Australia’s appetite for organic and Natural wine has surged dramatically, with consumption rising 60 per cent in the past five years, even as the nation’s overall wine intake continues to decline.
In a striking sign of how climate change is reshaping European agriculture, the renowned French wine producer Maison Chapoutier has begun planting agave in place of grapes in the Rhône Valley
Harvest 2025 is a split-screen year: early ripening, tight yields, climate swings, and wildly uneven results. Some regions delivered standout fruit, others faltered—proving micro-climate now calls the shots in global wine.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November 2025 — The state’s famed wine industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Growers across California are pulling out tens of thousands of acres of vineyards as they face a convergence of economic headwinds and environmental risks — including the growing threat of wildfires.
Vineyard Pullback: 40,000 Acres Planned for Removal

