French wine production in 2026 is expected to fall to one of its lowest levels in 30 years, with major regions including Champagne and Burgundy seeing sharp declines that could push new-vintage prices higher. Read More
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French wine group Delaunay Vins & Domaines has secured B Corp certification, joining a small group of wine businesses recognised for meeting standards covering social and environmental impact, governance and corporate accountability. Read More
French wine overtook Australian wine as India’s largest imported category by value in the first half of 2026, reshaping competition in a market long touted for its potential but still constrained by its small size and slow growth. Read More
In the first half of 2026, wine import volume slipped 0.72% from a year earlier, while value rose 5.8% as average prices increased. Japan also imported more wine than mainland China, retaining its position as Asia’s largest wine import market. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine market is growing again, with both import volume and value in positive territory for the first time since 2021. What is driving the recovery? We spoke to leading wine merchants to find out. Read More
Australian wine is expanding rapidly across Asia. Already a leading supplier to China and India and gaining ground in Thailand, Australia is now extending its dominance in Malaysia. Read More
Bordeaux’s vineyards have so far escaped the flames of one of France’s worst wildfires since World War II. Its smoke may prove harder to avoid. Read More
Driven by Champagne and premium French labels, sparkling wine now accounts for more than half of the city-state’s wine imports by value. Read More
Weeks of drought are reducing yields and raising quality concerns, though weak global demand means shortages are far from certain. Read More
Stephanie Rigourd nearly slept in a tent during harvest, arrived in Singapore without speaking English, and fought her way to become partner and general manager of one of the city-state's leading fine wine companies. Read More