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US Wine Imports Fall Sharply in First Half of 2026

US wine imports fell 25.2% in value in H1 2026. A breakdown of the decline across bottled and bulk wine, with rankings for France, Italy, Spain, and other top suppliers.

US Wine Imports Fall Sharply in First Half of 2026

US wine imports fell 25.2% in value in H1 2026. A breakdown of the decline across bottled and bulk wine, with rankings for France, Italy, Spain, and other top suppliers.

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France Raises Champagne's Alcohol Limit to 15% ...

France temporarily raises Champagne's alcohol limit to 15%, up from 13%, as extreme heat drives an early harvest and faster sugar accumulation in the vineyards.

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France Raises Champagne's Alcohol Limit to 15% ...

France temporarily raises Champagne's alcohol limit to 15%, up from 13%, as extreme heat drives an early harvest and faster sugar accumulation in the vineyards.

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Russian Wine and Alcohol Production Falls Sharp...

Russia's wine, vodka and cognac production all fell sharply in January–August 2026, per Rosalkogoltabakkontrol, as excise hikes and a shrinking legal market weigh on output.

Russian Wine and Alcohol Production Falls Sharp...

Russia's wine, vodka and cognac production all fell sharply in January–August 2026, per Rosalkogoltabakkontrol, as excise hikes and a shrinking legal market weigh on output.

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U.S. Moves to Ban Canadian Bottled Wine Imports...

The U.S. will ban Canadian bottled wine imports starting September 29, replacing a 50% tariff, as the Trump administration escalates its trade dispute with Canada.

U.S. Moves to Ban Canadian Bottled Wine Imports...

The U.S. will ban Canadian bottled wine imports starting September 29, replacing a 50% tariff, as the Trump administration escalates its trade dispute with Canada.

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Drought Shrinks France's 2026 Harvest to a 30-Y...

France forecasts one of its smallest wine harvests in 30 years amid heat and drought, even as new vineyards take root in Normandy, Brittany and Hauts-de-France.

Drought Shrinks France's 2026 Harvest to a 30-Y...

France forecasts one of its smallest wine harvests in 30 years amid heat and drought, even as new vineyards take root in Normandy, Brittany and Hauts-de-France.

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Purcari Wineries Posts Resilient H1 2026 Results

Purcari Wineries H1 2026 results: revenue down 6.8% to RON 182.2m (€35.4m), but EBITDA up 6% on margin discipline. Full breakdown by brand & market.

Purcari Wineries Posts Resilient H1 2026 Results

Purcari Wineries H1 2026 results: revenue down 6.8% to RON 182.2m (€35.4m), but EBITDA up 6% on margin discipline. Full breakdown by brand & market.

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