Key updates in the world of wine.
- The Wine Institute of California is preparing for a change: after 22 years as CEO, Bobby Koch is stepping down from the helm of the leading association 1 .
- The Pickett Fire in Napa Valley has caused an estimated $65 million in damage to crops, with approximately 1,500 acres (3% of the vineyard area) affected, with high risks of smoke contamination of the ongoing harvest.
- The Rioja DOCA is entering a new phase: ahead of the centennial harvest, it is introducing yield limits and a renewed leadership to ensure evolution and quality.
- In Great Britain , an early harvest is underway after a hot, dry summer: a promising year is expected, with good grape ripening and high quality still wines.
- The Portuguese region of Tejo updates its PGI specifications: low- and no-alcohol versions have been accepted, to anticipate emerging trends in consumption.
- The impact of climate change is increasingly evident: Greg Sherwood’s analysis describes who “wins” and who “loses” in this critical context for global viticulture.
M&A Radar
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Mini-box “Prices & Harvest”
| Voice | Main details |
|---|---|
| Prices (grape/bulk/bottle) | Currently, no updated data on price trends is available . |
| Stocks | No specific updates have emerged on wine or grape stocks. |
| Harvest 2025 | In the United Kingdom, the harvest is early and of good quality; fires in California are putting the crop at risk; in Rioja, yield restrictions are being implemented to ensure sustainability. |