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Sweetener in French AOC wines, US diet guidelines updated, New Zealand free-trade deal
Plus, Telmont becomes Champagne’s first Regenerative Organic Certified producer, Argentina repeals wine regulations and the EU rules on de-alcoholised wine. New Zealand’s free-trade deal with India On 22 December, New...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 10 January 2026
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Michelin takes on wine, France's yield estimates fall, Ukrainian wine stolen in London
Plus a new Vino de Pago in Valencia, Spain. Also, Chardonnay Rose (shown above) now allowed in champagne, the state of New Zealand wine exports, and new research on fighting...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 18 October 2025
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