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India’s Wines Find a Foothold Abroad

India’s Wines Find a Foothold Abroad

India’s wine story is quietly evolving beyond grapes. As domestic consumption remains sluggish, exporters are increasingly looking outward, and early signs suggest global markets are beginning to take notice. Wine exports from India more than …

Chapel Down

The Sparkling Rise of Southern England

Southern England, especially the regions of Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire, is swiftly transforming into a chic destination for wine lovers, gaining recognition as a sparkling wine powerhouse comparable to France’s famed Champagne region. Warmer summers, …

Decanter World Wine Awards

Indian Wines Win at Decanter World Wine Awards

Silver and Bronze medals for Maharashtra wines signal global progress and growing consistency India’s wine industry reached a new milestone at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), with 23 wines from the Maharashtra region …

Rioja Crowned Europe's Premier Wine Destination

Rioja Crowned Europe’s Premier Wine Destination

The rolling vineyards of Rioja, Spain, have emerged as Europe’s premier wine-tasting destination for 2025, according to the prestigious Vineyard Mini-Break Index by Quotezone. With over 600 renowned wineries spread across its picturesque terrain, Rioja …

Tamil Nadu Eyes a Toast to Local Wines

Tamil Nadu Eyes a Toast to Local Wines

Tamil Nadu is contemplating an exciting new chapter in its agricultural and economic story by exploring the potential of locally produced wines. Traditional grape cultivation and the more unusual cashew-apple are both under consideration for …

Reset or Retreat? En Primeur Faces a Turning Point

Reset or Retreat? En Primeur Faces a Turning Point

The 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign comes amid a sharp market downturn, with leading producers like Lafite Rothschild and Angélus cutting release prices by 31% to their lowest since 2014 to attract hesitant buyers according …

U.S. Wineries Recoil from Canadian Tariffs

U.S. Wineries Recoil from Canadian Tariffs

The U.S. wine industry is facing a crushing blow as Canada, its largest export market, retaliates against American tariffs by slapping a 25% levy on U.S. wines and removing them from store shelves nationwide—an action …

Sula Uncorks Premium Expansion

Sula Uncorks Premium Expansion

Sula Vineyards, India’s trailblazing wine producer, is making waves once again by expanding its premium offerings in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) with four new standout labels: the Dindori Reserve Shiraz, RĀSĀ Syrah, The Source …

From Barrel to Bharat: En Primeur Through Indian Eyes

From Barrel to Bharat: En Primeur Through Indian Eyes

Bordeaux En Primeur is an annual wine futures campaign that offers a first glimpse into the latest vintage of Bordeaux wines—typically just six to nine months after harvest. During this exclusive spring event, trade professionals, …

Bordeaux Turbulence: En Primeur at a Crossroads

Bordeaux Turbulence: En Primeur at a Crossroads

Bordeaux’s en primeur system is under pressure as climate challenges and shifting market dynamics take their toll. Recent wet and cool weather has led to disappointing vintages, prompting some estates to reduce production or even …