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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s struggling wine industry

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Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival

Thousands gather in Haro, Spain, for the La Rioja wine battle, spraying wine, dancing and climbing the hill to the church in a colourful festival.

Europe News

France adapts as extreme heat becomes the new norm

With temperatures set to soar as high as 40°C in the coming days, many workers are already changing their routines to adapt to the imminent challenges. In Bordeaux’s vineyards, the working day now starts before dawn as to protect workers from peak climates during the middle of the day.

Food and Drink

Caber-nay: Beer consumption tops wine for the first time in France

For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu.

Moments

The must-visit wine destinations and regions for 2026

From ancient winemaking in Georgia to New World wine in California, here’s where you should be headed this year.

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The ultimate cheese tour in France for fromage fans

This 11-day tour allows fromage fans to experience the best of France’s cheese and wine regions like Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Burgundy.

Food and Drink

Today's Pinot Noir already existed in France in the Middle Ages

A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still used today to produce pinot noir, scientists announced on Tuesday.

Food and Drink

Volcanic vineyards: Pompeii revives long-lost wine making traditions

Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site.

Health news

Wine vs beer vs spirits: Which is the least bad for your health?

A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with a lower risk.

Health news

Just thinking about tequila can put you in a party mood, study finds

A new study finds that thinking about different types of alcohol can influence mood and mindset, even without drinking.

Food and Drink

How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show

With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.

Destinations

Why Georgia’s ‘transit’ city has finally entered the tourist limelight

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

Travel News

Cold climate viticulture: Unexpected destinations for wine lovers

New developments in hybrid grapes and the effects of climate change have seen wine regions expanding ever further north over the past few decades.

Earth News

Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence chiefs warn

Without “major intervention” the UK risks increasing geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict and migration.

Economy

Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers

After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump.

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Why is France paying €130m for winemakers to uproot their vines?

France says it is ‘determined’ to rescue the wine industry from a crisis, but could its plan backfire?

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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.