Issue 2, 2018 of Meininger's Wine Business International magazine

True grit

Excitement is building about wines from volcanic soils. Jim Clarke set out to learn more about this intriguing category.

Natural inspiration

Natural wines paired with Mexican street food? How about with a skate ramp? Simon Woolf tracks Amsterdam’s singular natural wine scene as it evolves.

The Dutch trade up

Long known as a market where low prices rule, there are signs that the Dutch are moving to drink more premium wine. Hans Kraak reports.

The tipping point

Biodynamic wines making for good conversations, not least because of the way they are made. But how big is the market segment? Roger Morris finds out.

US wine market: American Influencer

Jeff Siegel sets out to discover who really influences what consumers buy in the massive US wine market. Here are his findings.

Loire sparkles

Sales of Loire Valley Crémant are surging as the style rides a sparkling wine wave. Roger Morris looks at what’s happening.

Chile’s pioneer

An interview with Aurelio Montes by Felicity Carter

The bottom line

In one short year, the financial officer of Vinventions has shaken up the balance sheets — no easy undertaking, as he explains to Felicity Carter.

Who’s Who in Tuscany

Tuscany is not only Italy’s premier wine-producing region but also a buzzing market and popular tourist destination. Wojciech Bońkowski looks at the main players.