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01Winetitles·

Oatley family buys Rosemount, Ingoldby and Secret Stone from Treasury Wine Estates

  • Treasury Wine Estates is selling its Rosemount, Ingoldby and Secret Stone brands to A.G. Oatley Wines, owned by the Oatley family.
  • The sale is part of TWE's plan to cut its 76 brands to a priority portfolio of 30.
  • The transaction is expected to complete on 23 October 2026, with TWE keeping European Rosemount sales rights for up to three years.
Reported byWinetitles: Oatley family buys Rosemount, Ingoldby and Secret Stone from Treasury Wine Estates
02Winetitles·

Fiano planting and listings spread across Australia ahead of Fiano Day

  • Corrina Wright of Oliver's Taranga Vineyards in McLaren Vale says Australia has about 300 Fiano producers, up from an estimated 80.
  • Royal Adelaide Wine Awards chair of judges Samantha Connew said Fiano entries rose from seven to 43 in 2026.
  • Fiano Day falls on Friday 16 October, with Oliver's Taranga launching a trade page so wineries can download event assets.
Reported byWinetitles: Fiano planting and listings spread across Australia ahead of Fiano Day
03Vineyard Magazine·

VINITECH-SIFEL 2026 in Bordeaux to host 700 exhibitors and 40,000 wine professionals

  • VINITECH-SIFEL, a wine, fruit and vegetable trade show, runs 1-3 December 2026 in Bordeaux with 700 exhibitors.
  • The show expects 40,000 professionals from 70 countries across 70,000 square metres of exhibition space.
  • International Buyers Program offers eligible investors 4-star hotel stays and travel cost support, with free registration for technical visits.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: VINITECH-SIFEL 2026 in Bordeaux to host 700 exhibitors and 40,000 wine professionals
04Winetitles·

Treasury Wine Estates cuts 170 jobs as new operating model nears

  • Treasury Wine Estates has cut 170 roles, mostly in marketing, IT, finance and support at its offices, per The Australian.
  • Most redundancies are at the Melbourne headquarters and other offices, though some are believed to have hit vineyards.
  • The restructure creates a simplified portfolio and a new operating model effective 1 October 2026, with recruiting continuing for commercial roles.
Reported byWinetitles: Treasury Wine Estates cuts 170 jobs as new operating model nears
05SevenFifty Daily·

Vinitaly.USA debuts in New York City at Pier 36 in October 2026

  • Vinitaly.USA, organized by Veronafiere with the Italian Trade Agency, holds its first New York City event at Pier 36 on October 26-27, 2026.
  • After two years in Chicago, the event will host 300 exhibitors presenting 2,500 labels, its largest exhibitor count to date.
  • A 95-winery delegation organized by the Italian Trade Agency joins regional collectives from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio and Sardinia; registration is open.
Reported bySevenFifty Daily: Vinitaly.USA debuts in New York City at Pier 36 in October 2026
07Wine Australia·

Australian wine exports to Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines grow despite shifting markets

  • Wine Australia export data for the year to June 2026 show Australian wine exports to Malaysia up 30 per cent in value to A$55 million.
  • Indonesia exports rose 300 per cent in value to A$21 million, while Philippines exports fell slightly to A$11.5 million.
  • IWSR 2025 data rank Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia as the fourth, fifth and sixth largest wine markets in ASEAN.
Reported byWine Australia: Australian wine exports to Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines grow despite shifting markets
08Liv-ex·

Bordeaux leads Liv-ex trade with 33% share; DRC dominates Burgundy

  • Bordeaux took 33.0% of traded value on Liv-ex this week, with the 2009 and 2019 vintages the top-traded by value.
  • Burgundy placed second with 28.5%, and Domaine de la Romanee-Conti accounted for over a third of its trade.
  • Champagne fell to 13.9% of traded value from 21.4% last week, while US buyers took 47% of regional purchasing by value.
Reported byLiv-ex: Bordeaux leads Liv-ex trade with 33% share; DRC dominates Burgundy
09Liv-ex·

Liv-ex says fine wine market stabilising, with recovery starting at the top

  • Liv-ex's Fine Wine 1000 index is back to its 2015 level in real terms, per presenter's conference talk.
  • Q3 Liv-ex trade value rose steeply versus Q2 2026 and Q3 2025, with demand returning at the top end.
  • Pre-2011 Bordeaux trade rose sharply on Liv-ex in Q3, a sign buyers are re-engaging.
Reported byLiv-ex: Liv-ex says fine wine market stabilising, with recovery starting at the top
10Vineyard Magazine·

WineGB launches Scandinavian tour for English and Welsh wine exporters

  • WineGB's Scandinavian Trade & Media Tasting Tour visits Stockholm, Oslo and Trondheim, featuring over 20 English and Welsh producers.
  • In 2024, 14 of 16 producers showing in Stockholm secured new listings or new market business.
  • English wine export sales grew 9% in 2024, with volumes up 35%, across 50 countries.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: WineGB launches Scandinavian tour for English and Welsh wine exporters
11Vineyard Magazine·

Vineyards can earn SFI payments for cover crops and habitat, if actions suit the business

  • The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 includes vines and horticultural permanent crops, with 71 actions, several relevant to vineyards.
  • LEAF Marque Standard version 17.0 requires 5% of farm area as habitat, with an optional 10% advanced target.
  • The RPA uses satellite imagery to monitor SFI action delivery, and overwinter cover crops should ideally be sown by late August or early September.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: Vineyards can earn SFI payments for cover crops and habitat, if actions suit the business
12SevenFifty Daily·

Seven proposed US AVAs spanning California to New Jersey seek federal wine region recognition

  • Seven proposed American Viticultural Areas, from California to Minnesota and New Jersey, are seeking TTB approval, a process that can take several years.
  • The proposed Annapolis-Sea Ranch AVA would cover 26,637 acres with 651 acres of grapes across a dozen vineyards, within the West Sonoma Coast AVA.
  • The 723,760-acre Deschutes River AVA would be the first recognized winegrowing region in central Oregon, proposed by the Central Oregon Winegrowers Association.
Reported bySevenFifty Daily: Seven proposed US AVAs spanning California to New Jersey seek federal wine region recognition
13VinePair·

VinePair's weekly roundup previews Southern Glazer's probe, Maker's Mark releases and more

  • California has launched an investigation into Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits over a reported bribery issue.
  • Trump is reported to be lifting the tariff on Irish whiskey, and Scottish distillers are responding to a new English single malt category.
  • GunBun has filed for bankruptcy, and Stateside is in a legal dispute with AB InBev.
Reported byVinePair: VinePair's weekly roundup previews Southern Glazer's probe, Maker's Mark releases and more
01VinePair·

Seven oaky, buttery Chardonnays that balance richness with bright acidity

  • Wine site list of seven oaky, buttery Chardonnays that balance richness with crisp acidity, aimed at drinkers avoiding the 1990s butter-bomb style.
  • Picks include Concannon Reserve (Livermore Valley, 14.1 percent alcohol) and Rombauer 2024 Carneros, a longtime big-style American Chardonnay.
  • Other picks range from Soter Estates (Willamette Valley) and Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve (Dundee Hills, aged 13 months) to Garden Creek and St. Innocent Enchanted Way.
Reported byVinePair: Seven oaky, buttery Chardonnays that balance richness with bright acidity
02Vineyard Magazine·

Tom Surgey and Henry Jeffreys to host Vineyard Show masterclass tribute to Matthew Jukes

  • Wine writers Tom Surgey and Henry Jeffreys will co-host the Vineyard & Winery Show masterclass at Kent County Showground as a tribute to Matthew Jukes.
  • Jukes, a wine writer and former masterclass host, died on 6 August; ticket proceeds go to the Drinks Trust charity, as he did.
  • Surgey and Jeffreys are also new Vineyard magazine columnists, and the show will present a new Matthew Jukes Trophy for Wine of the Year.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: Tom Surgey and Henry Jeffreys to host Vineyard Show masterclass tribute to Matthew Jukes
03Winetitles·

Wolf Blass named 2026 South Australian Legend of the Vine by WCA

  • Wine Communicators of Australia named Wolf Blass AM the 2026 SA Legend of the Vine on 9 October at the Royal Adelaide Wine Awards Lunch.
  • The award honours South Australians of excellent character who have contributed to Australian wine and share WCA's values on communicating about wine.
  • In 1967 Blass introduced a colour-coded tiered label system (Grey, Yellow, Red, Black, Platinum) to make wine easier for everyday drinkers to understand.
Reported byWinetitles: Wolf Blass named 2026 South Australian Legend of the Vine by WCA
04VinePair·

Saumur's Bouvet-Ladubay marks 175 years of Loire sparkling winemaking

  • Bouvet-Ladubay, founded in 1851 in Saumur by Etienne Bouvet and Célestine Ladubay, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.
  • The producer, the largest maker of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine in Saumur, operates eight kilometres of cellars carved from former limestone quarries.
  • Its Cuvée blends Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc from around 80 winegrowers, with wines exported to about 50 countries.
Reported byVinePair: Saumur's Bouvet-Ladubay marks 175 years of Loire sparkling winemaking
05VinePair·

Bartenders say American drinkers abroad are curious, though they still favor vodka

  • European bartenders at London's Connaught Bar and Madrid's Rosewood Villa Magna describe American bar guests as curious, open and conversational.
  • Americans often order vodka Martinis and customized classics, and request American spirit substitutions at European bars.
  • U.S. visitors reached a record 24 million trips to Europe in 2025, per The Wall Street Journal.
Reported byVinePair: Bartenders say American drinkers abroad are curious, though they still favor vodka
02Regenerative Viticulture Foundation·

Newsletter gathers vineyard resilience research, cover crop guides and regenerative recognition

  • Canavera et al. (2026, Environmental Microbiome) found under-vine cover crop mulching in a non-irrigated Piacenza, Italy vineyard raised microbial diversity and cut pathogen pressure.
  • A 2026 Field Crops Research study of Mediterranean rainfed vineyards found roller-crimped cover crops improved soil cover, vine water status and mycorrhizal colonization without hurting grape quality.
  • The same study found seasonal climate, not management, was the dominant driver of fungal diversity.
Reported byRegenerative Viticulture Foundation: Newsletter gathers vineyard resilience research, cover crop guides and regenerative recognition
03The Guardian·

French wine harvest set to fall 14% below recent average after heatwaves

  • France's 2026 harvest is estimated at about 35m hectolitres, down 2% on 2025 and 14% below the 2021-2025 average.
  • Champagne harvested early in September for the first time, with output halved from last year as extreme heat sped sugar buildup.
  • Burgundy and Beaujolais production is projected 30% below the five-year average, while Bordeaux is expected to rise 10% on 2025.
Reported byThe Guardian: French wine harvest set to fall 14% below recent average after heatwaves
04Growing Produce·

Emeritus Vineyards shifts to dry farming and sells grapes to partner wineries

  • Emeritus Vineyards in Sebastopol, California, began a four-year transition off irrigation starting in 2007, dry farming its vines.
  • The change reportedly improved wine quality and flavor and made vines more resilient to September heat events.
  • Emeritus begins harvest seven to 10 days before neighbors and also sells a meaningful share of its fruit to winery partners.
Reported byGrowing Produce: Emeritus Vineyards shifts to dry farming and sells grapes to partner wineries
05Vineyard Magazine·

Hampshire firm Wildflower Co. shortlisted for South Coast tech award

  • Hampshire biodiversity specialist Wildflower Co. is a finalist in the South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards' Tech for Good category.
  • Its Meadowscape Pro system can establish high-quality meadow habitats in three to four months.
  • The company also sells its Meadow in a Bag product to homeowners through its Wild Gardens brand.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: Hampshire firm Wildflower Co. shortlisted for South Coast tech award
01wineanorak·Jamie Goode·

Galiza: a seminar focusing on the wines of Galicia, Spain

  • Winefeed's 2026 Simplesmente Vinho featured Galiza (Galicia) as guest region, with nine visiting producers and a seminar hosted by Miguel Anxo Besada and Antonio Portela.
  • The seminar tasted wines from five Galician appellations: Ribeiro, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras and Monterrei.
  • Luis Anzio Rodríguez's Viña de Martin 2015 Ribeiro scored 96/100, the highest score in the tasting, with Zarate El Palomar 2021 Rías Baixas at 95/100.
Read the full story: Galiza: a seminar focusing on the wines of Galicia, Spain
03Maker's Table·Meg Maker·

Autumn Elegy

  • Thieves stole 30,000 bottles of 2023 Solaia, Guado al Tasso and Tignanello from the cellars of Marchesi Antinori in Tuscany.
  • The thieves disabled the security system and loaded the wine onto two trucks using the producer's own forklifts.
Read the full story: Autumn Elegy
04shades of grape·Eveline Chartier·

400 Montepulciano Bottles for Thomas Jefferson circa 1805

  • The oldest known document for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an October 17, 1350 trade contract held in the State Archives of Florence.
  • A 2024 document showed the term 'Vino Nobile' was first used in 1766 by the Jesuit religious order, per the Consorzio.
  • Thomas Jefferson received 473 bottles of Montepulciano in November 1805 and requested 400 bottles annually afterward.
Read the full story: 400 Montepulciano Bottles for Thomas Jefferson circa 1805
05The Morning Claret·Simon J. Woolf·

The Encyclopedia of Wine - Fresh Take or Same Same?

  • Dorling Kindersley's The Encyclopedia of Wine publishes 8 October in the UK and 10 November in the US.
  • Editor-in-chief David Williams aims for an authoritative but accessible reference, written by acknowledged experts rather than academics.
  • 28 writers contributed, including Jane Anson on Bordeaux and Wink Lorch on the Jura; the book runs about 400 pages.
Read the full story: The Encyclopedia of Wine - Fresh Take or Same Same?
06Be Wine Curious·Miquel Hudin·

Arizcuren, Rioja low & high

  • Arizcuren is based in central Logroño, making it the most urban winery in Rioja, and produces around 30,000 bottles a year.
  • Owner Javier Arizcuren, an architect, also runs his architecture office in the same building as the winery.
  • The family's grapes come from hills south of Quel in Rioja Oriental, where Grenache is significant and was once Rioja's dominant grape.
Read the full story: Arizcuren, Rioja low & high
07The Burgundy Outlook·Jonathan Finch·

Inside the Wine Festival Reshaping How the World Sees Burgundy Right Now

  • The 83rd Saint-Vincent Tournante will be held in Volnay on 30 and 31 January 2027, its third hosting after 1957 and 1986.
  • For the first time in the festival's history, visitors will need to register in advance.
  • The 2026 edition in the Maranges villages drew nearly 60,000 visitors, which Volnay's narrow streets cannot safely absorb.
Read the full story: Inside the Wine Festival Reshaping How the World Sees Burgundy Right Now
08Cab Franc Chronicles·Cab Franc Chronicles·

Five Minutes with... Thierry and Louis Germain of Domaine des Roches Neuves

  • Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny, run by Thierry Germain and his son Louis, makes five single-vineyard cuvées parcellaires.
  • Thierry Germain said that 35 years ago, apart from Clos Rougeard, single-vineyard wines barely existed in the Saumur area.
  • Thierry Germain said Cabernet Franc handles high ripeness poorly, becoming a "bad Syrah" beyond 13.5 or 14% alcohol.
Read the full story: Five Minutes with... Thierry and Louis Germain of Domaine des Roches Neuves
10Tim Atkin·Tim Atkin MW·

Meet Your Robo-Somm

  • Tim Atkin tested CellarTracker and food-pairing AI programs and found they often miss pairing factors like style, vintage, and ingredients.
  • Common AI pairing errors Atkin cited include confusing rosé with red wine, language barriers, and recommending Champagne for almost everything.
  • Developer Marc Lewin's SommPal app ranks up to five pairings per menu item from photos and explains each choice, aimed at novice drinkers without a sommelier.
Read the full story: Meet Your Robo-Somm