Alcohol spending in the United States varies widely from state to state, shaped by a mix of cultural norms, climate, income levels, and access to healthcare and addiction services

For the elite of the Roman Empire, few luxuries were as coveted as Cretan raisin wine. Known as passum, this thick, honey-sweet nectar was the "champagne" of antiquity—a status symbol prized for its complex flavor and supposed medicinal properties. However, recent archaeological findings at Knossos suggest that Greek winemakers may have been running a sophisticated "fast-fashion" version of viticulture

Champagne’s iconic harvest has been overshadowed by revelations of worker exploitation and human trafficking. The deaths of migrant grape pickers during the 2023 heatwave exposed unsafe conditions and abusive subcontracting practices, prompting court convictions, industry reforms, and renewed scrutiny as producers face reputational and sales pressures.

he MICHELIN Guide is expanding its reach beyond restaurants and hotels with the introduction of MICHELIN Grapes, a new global distinction designed to highlight exceptional wine estates. The program will officially debut in 2026, starting in Burgundy and Bordeaux—two of France’s most emblematic wine regions.

Australia’s biggest winemaker, Treasury Wine Estates, has written down about $450 million from its US portfolio, citing weaker demand and a cooling American wine market.

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

This is not Parody..

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

Brussels, November 6, 2025 — The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has voted overwhelmingly to adopt new rules aimed at modernizing how wine is labeled and marketed across the European Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 5, 2025

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., a historic case testing whether the former president overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under emergency powers.

Margret River , W.A 5th November

The World's Best 50 Vineyards just dropped their 51-100 list, and the selection criteria are baffling! 🤯 and may have caused enormous brand damage..

Amman , Jordan

A new meta-analysis has found that moderate wine consumption may significantly reduce the risk of stroke, offering new insight into the long-debated relationship between alcohol and cardiovascular health.

Montpellier , 30th October

A new study from the University of Montpellier sheds light on how different wine yeast species react to copper and pesticide residues in grape must — and how effectively they can detoxify these substances during fermentation. The findings offer promising implications for organic and sustainable viticulture.