A climate Rubicon

Late frost wreaked havoc in the Loire, the ‘Garden of France’, in 2021. Jo Gilbert looks at how the region is looking to mitigate growing climate issues while keeping up momentum for its plethora of popular styles.

South Africa anticipates reduced grape harvest in 2022

As vintage 2022 approches, South Africa's winegrowers are expecting a relatively small crop overall, when compared to last year.

South Africa celebrates 'small but high quality’ 2021 harvest

The South African wine industry has released a favourable crop estimate following the 2021 growing season.

Volumes up in "exceptional" South African harvest

South Africa’s 2020 harvest is up 8.2% on the previous year, according to the Vinpro harvest report released today.

VinPro reports 15% smaller harvest

VinPro has reported a 15% smaller harvest (1 220 920 tonnes) across South Africa compared to 2017 – one of the smallest crops in more than a decade.

China to squeeze bulk supply of Australian red to critical levels over next 3-5 years