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When it comes to studying market patterns and tastes, Wine of Moldova is a past master and uses the research to craft wines that follow a true strategy. This explains why the producers featured in this report say they export 95% of their wines. Moldova is also increasingly focusing on terroir: the ONVV and Wine of Moldova are planning to expand existing PGIs by adding new designations. Few competitors in the Eastern European space have this ability to adapt to each market they aim to conquer.

On October 30, the new Labour government delivered a double blow to the British drinks industry by announcing it would be raising alcohol duty in line with retail price inflation, and going ahead with the previous government’s new tax regime by ending the wine easement on February 1, 2025.

Some people constantly compare Umbria to Tuscany as both of them are punctuated with hills dotted with cypress trees. Certainly, in terms of landscapes, there are some similarities. But from a wine perspective, there are countless differences and this province in the centre of Italy is far from being a poor second to its prestigious neighbour. And that’s exactly what you’re about to see!

Due to its variety of climates, the influence of its valleys and the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, Chile has the ability to grow a wide range of varietals. Not only has it been doing so for two centuries, but now climate change is opening up the possibility of exploring new soils for its wines.

It’s an open secret that the United States – and many other countries – are in the grips of a neo-prohibition movement that has the potential to undermine the future of wine consumption. But trade and marketing organisations in the US are fighting back, as evidenced by the ‘Come Over October’ campaign that launches on October 1.

From the ‘most drinkable address in the world’ – as Winston Churchill described Avenue de Champagne in Épernay – to the lush green hills of the Côte des Bar, follow our trail through the vineyards of Champagne.