Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs.
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down a significant portion of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda, delivering a major blow to one of the central pillars of his economic policy.

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THE POUR WEEKLY: Export Crisis Edition
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

THE POUR WEEKLY: Export Crisis Edition

French Export Crisis
French wine exports hit a 25-year low at 168 million cases. US tariffs and Chinese duties drove an 8% value drop to €14.3 billion.

EU Rescue Package
Brussels approves crisis funds for vine removal and export promotion. New rules mandate "alcohol-free 0.0%" labeling for sub-0.05% ABV wines.

Swiss Protectionism
Swiss growers seek import quotas as domestic consumption falls 8%. The move would restrict EU wine imports through a 2001-style volume cap system.

Luxury Resilience
Fine wine defies the downturn: $250+ bottles keep selling as collectors prioritize scarcity over the contracting mainstream market.

Margins Wine Closes
Santa Cruz natural winery Margins Wine announces closure after a decade. Founder Meghan Bell cites unsustainable debt and industry headwinds.

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How Much Americans Spend on Alcohol, by State
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

How Much Americans Spend on Alcohol, by State

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

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The Knossos Con: Did Ancient Greeks Sell "Counterfeit" Wine to Rome?
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

The Knossos Con: Did Ancient Greeks Sell "Counterfeit" Wine to Rome?

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

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Beneath the Bubbles: Champagne’s Harvest Faces Reckoning Over Worker Exploitation
Anton Anton

Beneath the Bubbles: Champagne’s Harvest Faces Reckoning Over Worker Exploitation

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.

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Global Natural Wine Report 2025
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

Global Natural Wine Report 2025

NEWS, TRENDS & MARKET ANALYSIS 2024-2025

A comprehensive look at the global natural wine movement, from explosive growth in Europe to the generational shift reshaping the industry

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The MICHELIN Guide Introduces MICHELIN Grapes
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

The MICHELIN Guide Introduces MICHELIN Grapes

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.

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Upcoming events.

A list of Upcoming Natural wine fairs.