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Fresh updates from the wine world, minus the dry press-release energy. Wine News covers new releases, industry shifts, producer updates, interesting launches, awards, events and anything else causing a stir among people who care about what’s in the glass. Useful, current and hopefully a bit more enjoyable than your average headline.

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The €5 Million Antinori Wine Heist: Stealing It Was the Easy PartWine News

The €5 Million Antinori Wine Heist: Stealing It Was the Easy Part

Damon SegalDamon SegalNovember 6, 2026
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Rioja Beyond Crianza and Reserva: The New Labels UK Wine Drinkers Need to KnowWine IndustryWine News

Rioja Beyond Crianza and Reserva: The New Labels UK Wine Drinkers Need to Know

Damon SegalDamon SegalOctober 7, 2026
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South America After Malbec: The Regions and Grapes to Discover NextWine IndustryWine News

South America After Malbec: The Regions and Grapes to Discover Next

Damon SegalDamon SegalSeptember 14, 2026
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Europe’s Record-Early 2026 Wine Harvest: What Will the Heat Taste Like?Wine IndustryWine News

Europe’s Record-Early 2026 Wine Harvest: What Will the Heat Taste Like?

Damon SegalDamon SegalAugust 30, 2026
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France’s 2026 Wine Harvest: When the Weather Stops Playing NicelyWine IndustryWine News

France’s 2026 Wine Harvest: When the Weather Stops Playing Nicely

Damon SegalDamon SegalAugust 13, 2026
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California Wine Is Pulling Up Vineyards. So Why Is the Wine Still So Good?Wine IndustryWine News

California Wine Is Pulling Up Vineyards. So Why Is the Wine Still So Good?

Damon SegalDamon SegalAugust 13, 2026
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Europe’s 2026 Heat Is Rewriting the Wine Vintage Before HarvestWine IndustryWine News

Europe’s 2026 Heat Is Rewriting the Wine Vintage Before Harvest

Damon SegalDamon SegalAugust 7, 2026
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Wildfire Smoke and Wine: Why the 2026 Vintage Could Be Defined by Chemistry, Not FlamesWine IndustryWine News

Wildfire Smoke and Wine: Why the 2026 Vintage Could Be Defined by Chemistry, Not Flames

Damon SegalDamon SegalJuly 26, 2026
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The 2026 Spring Frost Crisis: When Wine’s Climate Problem Hit the Balance SheetWine IndustryWine News

The 2026 Spring Frost Crisis: When Wine’s Climate Problem Hit the Balance Sheet

Damon SegalDamon SegalJune 11, 2026
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Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur: A Brilliant Vintage… or a Reality Check?Wine IndustryWine News

Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur: A Brilliant Vintage… or a Reality Check?

Damon SegalDamon SegalMay 3, 2026