by Felicity Carter

There is no doubt that global warming presents the greatest challenge the wine industry has had to face since the devastating Phylloxera epidemic. Yet the wine industry is beginning to join forces to confront climate change, as a Protocol developed in the New World demonstrates, finds Felicity Carter.

by Larry Walker

Organic wine sales in the United States have never hit the pace that many expected. While organic food sales in general are growing at a 20% plus annual rate, organic wine sales have lagged. So it is a little surprising to find some optimism by producers of biodynamic...

 by our authors

Each spring, an ever growing number of wine fairs seek to attract exhibitors and visitors. Some are local, other have international impact. Vinisud has just closed its doors, but in the next few weeks four more will follow… and that’s not counting Wine Culture China in Beijing from 16-18 March 2008 (www.wineculturechina.com).

by Richard Woodard

The first Fairtrade wines only appeared in the United Kingdom in 2004, but the sector is growing fast, reports Richard Woodard. The same development is now taking place in Germany and the Netherlands as well, but how much do consumers actually care about the category?

by Monica Murphy

Being listed with an airline puts wine bfore a captive audience, generating revenue and recognition. But the road tot he airport is littered with as many pitfalls as opportunities.

by Joel B. Payne

What is the relationship between brands and growing regions for consumers loyal only to price points? Joel B. Payne looks at a Wine Intelligence survey.

by Robert Joseph

Chris Anderson's depiction of the 'long tail' in the book and music markets has challenged thinking about their modes of distribution. Robert Joseph asks if a similar paradigm shift is about to transform global wine retailing.

by Robert Joseph and Joel B. Payne

All markets are, in their own way, price sensitive, but there is no question that mature ones like those of Germany and the United Kingdom, where large supermarket multiples have great influence, are under intense price pressure.