Marvin R. Shanken, founder of M. Shanken Communications and longtime editor and publisher of Wine Spectator, died on October 29 at the age of 83.
Read MoreWINE PARIS 2027: SUPPORTING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION, UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES
Paris, 28 October 2026 – As trade and geoeconomic tensions persist, some markets slow and consumer habits evolve, the wine and spirits industries must adapt
Read MoreColumn: Neither Vineyards nor Hotels
This month, Jan Tops’ project in Valkenswaard completely blew my mind; he wants to press ahead with his idea of building a hotel on his
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How the story of Casillero del Diablo marks its 60th anniversary
The presentation was delivered by Ben Smith (Corporate Communications), followed by Claire Raine (Head of Brands Marketing), Alex Price (Head of Insights), Clare Griffiths (Commercial
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Prosecco DOC strengthens its international marketing through cinema, sailing and a major UK campaign
The Italian consortium behind Prosecco DOC is using a range of marketing initiatives to increase the international visibility of the appellation. From cinema and sailing
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Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting 2026
400 wines from 100 producers were presented this time at the Amsterdam Amstel Van der Valk Hotel. Many producers are looking for a distributor in
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Power Struggle at Castel Group: Media Noise in France and Possible Echoes in the Netherlands
The Castel Group, one of Europe’s largest wine operators and a major player in beer and soft drinks across Africa, has been facing a serious
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Everything, Everywhere, All the Time: A Week in Wine
Take this week alone. A science-and-technology outlet — the kind of site that usually covers satellites, dinosaur footprints and Alzheimer’s research — published a piece
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WSET Diploma 2025/2026 Wine List Revealed
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what stands between a wine professional and their WSET Level 4 Diploma, wonder no more. WSET has published the complete
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Sogrape Reports Major Sustainability Gains in 2025, Cuts Emissions and Water Use Sharply
Portugal’s largest wine group posts double-digit reductions in carbon emissions and water use as it advances its “Seed the Future” sustainability strategy. Sogrape, Portugal’s largest
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