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01Liv-ex·

Liv-ex brings LWIN matching and price data into one List Studio workflow

  • Liv-ex has added its member-exclusive Wine Matcher to List Studio, letting members match wine lists to LWIN and enrich them in bulk.
  • The redesigned matching engine, combining modern AI with Liv-ex's proprietary data, reports precision above 99% and processes up to 1,500 lines per minute.
  • Lists of up to 10,000 lines can now be enriched with Liv-ex market price, last trade, best bid and offer, critic scores and ABVs.
Reported byLiv-ex: Liv-ex brings LWIN matching and price data into one List Studio workflow
02Vineyard Magazine·

VINITECH-SIFEL 2026 trade show set for Bordeaux, 1-3 December

  • VINITECH-SIFEL runs 1-3 December 2026 in Bordeaux, with 700 exhibitors and 40,000 professionals from 70 countries.
  • The International Buyers Program offers eligible overseas buyers with equipment investment plans 4-star hotel stays and travel support.
  • Free technical estate visits for international professionals are organised by Interco Nouvelle-Aquitaine from 30 November.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: VINITECH-SIFEL 2026 trade show set for Bordeaux, 1-3 December
03SevenFifty Daily·

Vinitaly.USA moves to New York with 300 exhibitors in October 2026

  • Vinitaly.USA, organized by Veronafiere with the Italian Trade Agency, debuts in New York City at Pier 36 on October 26 and 27, 2026.
  • After two years in Chicago, the event will host 300 exhibitors presenting 2,500 labels, its largest exhibitor count to date.
  • Regional collectives from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio and Sardinia join a 95-winery delegation organized by the Italian Trade Agency.
Reported bySevenFifty Daily: Vinitaly.USA moves to New York with 300 exhibitors in October 2026
04Wine Australia·

Global wine demand shifts from red toward white and sparkling styles

  • IWSR data shows red wine's share of global wine consumption fell from about 52 per cent in 2012 to 43 per cent in 2025.
  • Over the same period white wine rose from 31 to 34 per cent and sparkling wine from 8 to 13 per cent.
  • Overall wine consumption has declined since the late 2010s, with white and sparkling proving more resilient than red.
Reported byWine Australia: Global wine demand shifts from red toward white and sparkling styles
05SevenFifty Daily·

Seven proposed US AVAs bid for recognition, from California to New Jersey

  • Seven proposed American Viticultural Areas are in early stages awaiting Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approval, which can take years.
  • Proposed Annapolis-Sea Ranch AVA in Sonoma County would cover 26,637 acres with 651 acres of grapes across a dozen vineyards.
  • Proposed Deschutes River AVA in central Oregon would be the state's first recognized winegrowing region, spanning 723,760 acres.
Reported bySevenFifty Daily: Seven proposed US AVAs bid for recognition, from California to New Jersey
01OIV·

China hosts OIV World Congress in Yinchuan, first time in Asia

  • The 47th OIV World Congress of Vine and Wine was held in Yinchuan, Ningxia, from 12 to 16 October 2026.
  • It was the first OIV World Congress ever held in Asia, hosted by China.
  • More than 600 participants from 47 countries attended, along with 420 scientific contributions and six technical visits.
Reported byOIV: China hosts OIV World Congress in Yinchuan, first time in Asia
02VinePair·

Next Wave Awards AAPI Food & Wine Nonprofit of the Year Honor

  • AAPI Food & Wine, a nonprofit run by Lois and Dave Cho of CHO Wines, was named Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year.
  • The festival launched in 2023 in Oregon with 12 Portland chefs and five AAPI-owned Willamette Valley wineries, selling out 1,000 tickets.
  • The nonprofit has since held three annual Oregon festivals and expanded to New York City with a three-day celebration this year.
Reported byVinePair: Next Wave Awards AAPI Food & Wine Nonprofit of the Year Honor
03The Guardian·

Cloudy and unfiltered wines gain ground, led by pét nat and M&S rosé

  • Marks & Spencer's Trouble organic rosé is the first cloudy still wine sold in a British supermarket.
  • Cloudy pét nats are bottled before fermentation finishes and are typically not disgorged, leaving sediment that makes them hazy.
  • Ottolenghi's Zainab Majerikova says cloudy house wines add texture and suit big, complex-flavoured food.
Reported byThe Guardian: Cloudy and unfiltered wines gain ground, led by pét nat and M&S rosé
04VinePair·

Bartenders say American drinkers abroad are curious, though vodka and Martinis persist

  • European bartenders at London's Connaught Bar and Madrid's Rosewood Villa Magna say American visitors are curious, open and engaged.
  • Americans still request vodka Martinis, spirit swaps and American cocktails, though many now ask bartenders for local recommendations.
  • Americans took a record 24 million trips to Europe in 2025, a figure expected to rise another 5 percent this year.
Reported byVinePair: Bartenders say American drinkers abroad are curious, though vodka and Martinis persist
01IVES Open Science·

Brazilian São Francisco Valley reds keep polyphenols high through 12-month storage

  • Researchers from Brazilian universities and Embrapa tested young tropical wines from Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Syrah grown in Northeast Brazil's semiarid São Francisco Valley.
  • Over 12 months of bottle storage, the wines' polyphenol levels fell as expected but stayed above published levels, such as anthocyanins in Petit Verdot and trans-resveratrol in Syrah.
  • Petit Verdot showed less colour change than wines from temperate climates, and a separate sensory study found red wines softened over storage while whites stayed refreshing.
Reported byIVES Open Science: Brazilian São Francisco Valley reds keep polyphenols high through 12-month storage
02IVES Open Science·

Heat tents show grapevine fruit set responds differently by cultivar

  • Adelaide researchers used passive undervine tents in 2009/2010 to raise daytime temperatures 3-5 degrees C.
  • Chardonnay under heat had lower fruit set, fewer berries and lighter bunches, with reduced pollen tube growth.
  • Semillon and Shiraz showed higher fruit set and more pollen tubes entering the ovary under heat.
Reported byIVES Open Science: Heat tents show grapevine fruit set responds differently by cultivar
03IVES Open Science·

Study tracks root growth of three rootstocks under two water regimes in rhizotrons

  • Researchers grew Grenache grafted onto 110 Richter, 41-B and 161-49 rootstocks in rhizotrons under two water regimes.
  • Roots grew most in summer during berry growth and ripening, and more roots formed under the higher water dose.
  • 110 Richter developed higher root length than the other two rootstocks, though this did not raise vegetative growth.
Reported byIVES Open Science: Study tracks root growth of three rootstocks under two water regimes in rhizotrons
05Regenerative Viticulture Foundation·

Cover crops and mulching boost vineyard soil microbes and resilience, new studies find

  • A 2026 Environmental Microbiome study in non-irrigated northern Italian vineyards found cover-crop under-vine mulching raised microbial diversity.
  • The same study reported improved soil conditions and reduced pathogen pressure under the mulched inter-row system.
  • A 2026 Field Crops Research study of Mediterranean rainfed vineyards found roller-crimped cover crops improved soil cover, vine water status and mycorrhizal colonization.
Reported byRegenerative Viticulture Foundation: Cover crops and mulching boost vineyard soil microbes and resilience, new studies find
06The Guardian·

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

  • France's 2026 harvest is estimated at about 35 million hectolitres, down 2% on 2025 and 14% below the 2021-2025 average.
  • Champagne harvested early for the first time in September, with output down by half on last year and the five-year average.
  • Burgundy and Beaujolais output is projected at 30% below the five-year average, while Bordeaux is expected up 10% on 2025.
Reported byThe Guardian: French wine harvest set to fall 14% below recent average after heat
07Vineyard Magazine·

SFI 2026 offers UK vineyards payments for cover crops and habitat actions

  • The 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) includes vines and horticultural permanent crops, with 71 actions, several relevant to vineyards.
  • Vineyard cover crops such as overwinter cover (CSAM2) should ideally be sown by late August or early September to establish before winter.
  • The Rural Payments Agency uses satellite imagery to monitor SFI action delivery, and small-seeded cover mixes need a well-prepared, weed-free seedbed.
Reported byVineyard Magazine: SFI 2026 offers UK vineyards payments for cover crops and habitat actions
03Maker's Table·Meg Maker·

Pairing Wine With Fall

  • Meg Maker says fall cuisine in northern New England is earthy, rich, spiced, hearty and warm, with flavors darker than summer's.
  • Maker writes that autumnal foods are typically cooked, cured, pickled, smoked or dried, transforming them from their original state.
Read the full story: Pairing Wine With Fall
04Tim Atkin·Tim Atkin MW·

A Level Playing Field

  • Tim Atkin ran a blind tasting of 24 Chardonnays, 14 from Burgundy and 10 from Pyramid Valley and Smith & Sheth in New Zealand, judged by 43 tasters.
  • Atkin scored three of five correct on the first two flights, five of seven on the third, and four of seven on the fourth when identifying Burgundies.
  • The 2024 Smith & Sheth Onewa Chardonnay from Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, narrowly lost to the 2023 Domaine Guffens-Heynen Saint Véran Clos de Poncetys.
Read the full story: A Level Playing Field
05Cab Franc Chronicles·Cab Franc Chronicles·

Cabernet Franc in the Press: October 2026

  • Food & Wine reports California has only 3,501 acres of Cabernet Franc in 2025, versus 90,040 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, per the California Grape Acreage Report.
  • In February 2025, Livermore Valley officially named Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc as its signature red and white varieties.
  • Le Point's wine issue profiles Bourgueil, the only dedicated Cabernet Franc appellation featured, with critic Jacques Dupont tasting 50 wines blind.
Read the full story: Cabernet Franc in the Press: October 2026
06Be Wine Curious·Miquel Hudin·

Telling a mountain to move

  • DO Montsant, in Catalunya, has revised its bylaws to add certification for vi brisat, its orange-style wine.
  • Montsant's revised bylaws also add a classification for 'minimal intervention' wines requiring hand-harvesting, organic certification, and spontaneous fermentation.
  • The author says Montsant has about 15% fewer vineyard hectares than DOQ Priorat, but produces slightly more wine.
Read the full story: Telling a mountain to move
07The Burgundy Outlook·Jonathan Finch·

Most Burgundy Wine Buyers Are Still Shopping Backwards in 2026. Here’s the Strategy Négociants Hope You Never Learn

  • Burgundy négociant houses Louis Latour, Louis Jadot, Maison Albert Bichot and Bouchard Père & Fils dominate worldwide sales of Burgundy wine.
  • It cites Capitain-Gagnerot Corton-Charlemagne as a cheaper alternative to Coche-Dury, and Domaine Jean Féry Puligny-Montrachet as an alternative to Leflaive Clavoillon.
Read the full story: Most Burgundy Wine Buyers Are Still Shopping Backwards in 2026. Here’s the Strategy Négociants Hope You Never Learn
081WineDude·Joe Roberts·

“Unquestionably Among the Greatest Wines in the World” (Tasting the 2024 Port Vintage)

  • 1WineDude reviews the 2024 Vintage Port, with the headline calling it unquestionably among the greatest wines in the world.
  • The author notes frequent prior Vintage Port coverage on the site, which complicated checking whether a given port had already been featured.
Read the full story: “Unquestionably Among the Greatest Wines in the World” (Tasting the 2024 Port Vintage)
09shades of grape·Eveline Chartier·

400 Montepulciano Bottles for Thomas Jefferson circa 1805

  • A 1350 trade contract between the Del Pecora family and merchant Jacopo di Vanni is the oldest known document for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, held in Florence's State Archives.
  • A 2024 document unveiled by the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the term 'Vino Nobile' was used by the Jesuit order in 1766, predating the previously known 1787 usage.
  • Thomas Jefferson received 473 bottles of Montepulciano in November 1805 and requested 400 bottles annually in a letter the following April.
Read the full story: 400 Montepulciano Bottles for Thomas Jefferson circa 1805
10The 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 by acknowledged experts, not too academic.
  • The book has 28 contributors, including Jane Anson on Bordeaux and Wink Lorch on the Jura, and rivals The Oxford Companion to Wine and The World Atlas of Wine.
Read the full story: The Encyclopedia of Wine - Fresh Take or Same Same?