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Pressure on Ripasso

Ripasso is a major export earner for Valpolicella, says Elisabetta Tosi. Yet there are signs that it’s becoming a victim of its own success. 

The art of Instagram success

If your wine brand targets Millennials, Instagram is now an essential marketing tool, writes Rebecca Gibb MW.

Replacing bottle recyling with reuse

To tackle the problem of bottles ending in landfill, many European regions are turning to reuse. Barnaby Eales reports.

How to captivate a wine audience

How, exactly, do you tell a good wine story? Felicity Carter speaks to a masterful storyteller.

Perspectives - Ontario

While Ontario is a thriving market for wine, the government-owned Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has a monopoly on sales. James Lawrence spoke to exporters about what it takes to be successful in this market.

A new fair for Paris

The first edition of Wine Paris opened its doors in early February. Felicity Carter went along to check the pulse.

The quest to abandon pesticides

As climate change brings more virulent pests, grape growers need alternative pesticides. Sophie Kevany reports on the current options.

A giant casts a shadow

A new free trade agreement will strengthen Australia´s hold on China´s wine market. But despite the close ties, says Jeni Port, the relationship does not always run smoothly.

Does wine fraud matter?

Wine fraud only seems to matter if the wines being counterfeited are well-known labels. Robert Joseph wonders why.