California wine emerges as a well-poised rising star welcomed by the world’s fine wine community, with ever-rising demands, supplies and prices, according to figures published by a recent report from the vintners exchange platform Liv-ex. Read More
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Bourgogne wine exports boomed in the first four months of the year, buoyed by US tariff suspension and a stunning comeback from China. Read More
Bidders from 12 countries around the globe raised a total of US$2.7 million in this year's Premier Napa Valley to help promote, protect and enhance the most known American wine region. Read More
Strong performances in China and the US have shielded multinational drinks companies from the fallout of Covid-19 in recent months, according to analysis from IWSR. Read More
The Wine Scholar Guild has added a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist qualification for sherry lovers in collaboration with The House of Lustau. Read More
Retired NBA superstar Yao Ming has offered his top wine for blockchain powered NFT auction, to raise money to fight anti-Asian hate crimes in the US. Read More
Marimar Estate, the Californian winery owned by Marimar Torres, has released its 2017 vintage of La Masía Pinot Noir, the 25th anniversary vintage. Read More
Penfolds, the flagship wine brand under Treasury Wine Estates, is again pushing the envelop and released for the first time wines carrying a "Wine of the World" label by blending California grapes with a touch of Australian addition. Read More
Some superlative lots including five vintages of 100-point Harlan magnums, Screaming Eagle magnums and a collection of 6-liter imperials from Opus One will go under hammer at the inaugural 'Direct from the Cellar: Napa Valley Library Wine Auction'. Read More
With China's slower-than-expected growth rate, the US is expected to surpass China to become the world's biggest online drinks market by the end of 2021, according to IWSR. Read More