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Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective.harpers.co.uk • Oct 13, 2026Centre-Loire reports heat-affected 2026 harvest with varied yieldsThe Centre-Loire’s annual report describes a harvest shaped by early budburst, frost, hail and summer heat. Picking ran from 12 August to around 11 September. The Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins du Centre says fruit reached wineries in healthy condition, but yields varied widely; it…
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Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective.the-buyer.net • Oct 12, 2026Coravin symposium puts commercial skills at center of sommelier careersMore than 100 sommeliers attended Coravin’s first symposium at London’s Savoy Hotel, where sessions covered wine-list economics, data, stock control, team leadership and career progression. Speakers described a difficult UK on-trade market but pointed to opportunities in premium experiences and low- and…
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Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective.SFGATE • Oct 8, 2026California wineries face falling exports, weak demand and vineyard salesCalifornia wine businesses are confronting lower demand, export losses and pressure to sell vineyards and winery assets. SFGATE reports that McManis Family Vineyards is listed for $77.95 million, while its exports to Canada fell sharply between July 2025 and July 2026. Industry…
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Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective.The Food Institute • Oct 9, 2026U.S. Wine Grapes, Sales Face Pressure as Growers Pull VinesU.S. wine sales and grape production are under pressure as growers reduce acreage and some wineries struggle financially. California acreage in production fell to 510,000 acres in 2025, from 590,000, while its 2025 crush was the smallest since 1999, according…
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Your briefing on the global wine trade, with a U.S. perspective.Wine Industry Advisor • Oct 9, 2026 • Press releaseIndian sommelier Jai Singh set for first ASI world contest appearanceThe Sommeliers Association of India says Jai Singh will represent the country at the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale’s world contest in Lisbon, scheduled for October 11–17, 2026. The association’s national competition and training programs are…
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