Bordeaux pushes sustainability agenda

At first glance, it seems inconceivable that a tradition-bound region such as Bordeaux could willingly embrace change. The strict hierarchy of Bordeaux’s classed growths, cemented in 1855, is as intransigent as it was in the 19th century. Bordeaux’s winemakers remain defined by the vines and the soil they inherit.

Santa Rita says $25m investment in sustainability will pay long-term dividends

South American producer Santa Rita Estates (SRE) says it doesn’t regret ploughing $25 million USD into sustainability initiatives over the past five years, despite sustainable and organic cues having less sway with consumers.

Bibendum grows organic range with Zensa

Bibendum has added to its range of organic wines with the listing of the Zensa range from southern Italian producer Orion Wines.

Climate change leaving Beaujolais in fear of being priced out of the market by cereal and milk

The temperature is rising in Beaujolais, leaving producers to worry their products will be edged out of consumers’ repertoires by rival crops.

Joe Fattorini: Give the people what they (actually) want

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Jerry Lockspeiser: How to win in uncertain times

If we have heard it once we have heard it a thousand times: Business needs clarity to plan.

Looking ahead: Miles McInnes, Jascots Wine Merchants

Once again we are catching up with the trade over the next few weeks to find out how businesses are making the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

Jerry Lockspeiser: Wine needs to project values – not vineyard soil type - to be heard

Forgive me if the opening to this month’s piece seems a little self-indulgent, even self-congratulatory. It is not meant to be. It is just my personal example of the topic I want to highlight, one that should be a huge opportunity for the wine sector.

New CIVL Languedoc president to focus on sustainability

The Languedoc’s interprofessional body has appointed Miren de Lorgeril as its new president, making her currently the only female president of an interprofession in France.

Bibendum launches training course on sustainable wine

Bibendum is launching a new one-day training course to help customers learn more about sustainable winemaking processes.

Aldi unveils seasonal range as market share grows

Aldi has unveiled its 2018 seasonal range alongside new vintages of its core offering.

Hype over biodynamics reaching ludicrous levels, says viticulturist

The furore surrounding organic and biodynamic viticulture has reached “ludicrous levels,” according to leading consultant Dr Richard Smart.

Flint Wines boosts Italian portfolio with organic wines

Fine wine importer Flint Wines has agreed a new collaboration for organic-certified wines with three Italian estates.

Waitrose at forefront of organic wine boom

Waitrose has revealed that organic wine sales are up 57% year-on-year as customers look for more sustainable wines.

Jascots adds four new green producers

Jascots is poised to add four new environmentally friendly producers to its portfolio as part of its strategy to focus on sustainability

Meet the buyers: Gregory Andrews, D Vine Cellars

Hybrids that mix it up with wine and food spill the beans on how to juggle retail and in-house hospitality.

Lady Of The Grapes to celebrate female winemakers in Covent Garden

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Olivier Dauga encourages French producers to adopt sustainable and organic practices

French wine consultant Olivier Dauga was in town last night to present a number of new conversion projects with wine producers in Bordeaux, South and South West France, which focus on organic conversion and sustainability.

Top US organic producer Bonterra joins Enotria&Coe

Enotria&Coe is increasing its stall of organic wines via leading organic producer Bonterra.

French organic wine sales grow to a billion euros with UK sales on the rise