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Today marks International Women's Day. Women leaders are so common in the wine world today, one may question the relevance of an article about the subject of women in wine at all. Still, at many multigenerational wine estates where entrenched family practices and old-school traditions long dictated the transfer of power from father to son, women are for the first time taking the helm. Happy International Women's Day.



https://www.winespectator.com/articles/women-leaders-the-new-face-of-succession-033122

The New Face of Succession: Women Leaders in Wine Profiles of seven pathbreaking women at the helm of some of the world's iconic wine estates: Antinori, Wente, Domaine Bousquet, Rudd Estate, Léoville Poyferre, PIo Cesare and Gaja.

Building a wine collection is no easy task. Building a fine wine collection that can appreciate in value? That is even harder. Here is a quick guide from some notable names in the industry on how to start building your dream fine wine cellar. Remember to buy what you love!



https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3167107/how-start-wine-collection-according-experts-invest-bordeaux

How to start a wine collection, according to the experts Wine critics say buy the big names like Bordeaux, burgundy and champagne, understand what makes them collectible – and above all, make sure to drink and enjoy your collection!

Great and fine wines are difficult to source, authenticate, and ultimately purchase. Burgundy, perhaps more so than any other famed wine region, is intrinsically tied to the law of supply and demand. It is harder than ever for Grand and Premier Cru Burgundy to find its way into your cellar. From the Wine Cellars has dozens of fine examples to make your Burgundy buying process as efficient and enjoyable as possible.



https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/01/burgundy-spiralling-prices-and-shortages-beckon/

Burgundy - spiralling prices and shortages beckon Scarcity of Burgundy following a run of short vintages, and spiralling prices on the back of increased consumer demand is likely to cause a shortage of the high quality 2020 vintage in the medium term, Liv-ex has warned.

Champagne is facing several challenges. Global supply chain issues, cork and glass shortages, and some recent tough vintages have effected the famed wine.

Yet, Champagne experienced a record year in 2021 and outperformed many major financial market assets. With the aforementioned challenges persisting, will Champagne continue its hot streak in 2022?



https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/asset-bubbles-champagne-outfizzes-big-tech-bitcoin-2021-2021-12-24/

Asset bubbles? Champagne outfizzes Big Tech and bitcoin in 2021 You might be tempted to pop corks if you've invested in vintage champagne this year - the most coveted bottles have outperformed all major financial market assets, from Big Tech to bitcoin.

"Collectors are a special breed because they are not seeking simple confirmation for a jog down to the store. They may want verification of a whole ledger of buying choices made over years during which perhaps their own tastes and those of their peers have evolved." - Robert Camuto

How often do you open important bottles in your collection? Wine is made to be enjoyed. And consumed. Perhaps it is time to reach for that corkscrew.



https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-uncertain-wine-collector

The Uncertain Wine Collector When people spend tens of thousands of dollars on ephemeral and perishable liquids, they tend to like corroboration. To those who want confirmation of a wine’s greatness, offer a corkscrew …

"...The return to classic, blue-chip labels to buyers’ search for comfort and reassurance in ‘bankable names’ after a troubled 2019-2020 season. This was characterized by widespread challenges across some of fine wine’s major markets such as political protests in Hong Kong, trade tariffs disputes, and Brexit, followed by the global pandemic in early 2020. According to Liv-ex, fear of increasingly dwindling stocks might have played a role in classic labels’ rebound, too."



https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/liv-ex-2021-power-100-shows-rebalancing-of-the-fine-wine-market-469482/

Liv-ex 2021 Power 100 shows rebalancing of the fine wine market - Decanter Liv-ex Power 100 shows the period between October 2020 and September 2021 saw a rebalancing of the market with classic labels returning to prominence

“With wine, like anything else, the more we know, the more we realize we don’t know."

What does Fine Wine mean to you? Cheers to enjoying whichever bottles you may define as "fine" this holiday season.



https://www.winemag.com/2021/12/08/fine-wine-meaning/?utm_campaign=Blog%20Newsletter%20English&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=194831700&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_tlewIM6mo51t5paJCrjueam2myF2MZU_4hEHn_0CWVQKJ3eCt-6n665LVTT-ZfeFXdw9Ra3CqTw5IpM7UNpsxcy-z1W3kzGqdPU3ab1aycsVmbVI&utm_content=194829019&utm_source=hs_email

What Do We Mean When We Say 'Fine Wine'? | Wine Enthusiast The term has no official definition but appears on restaurant menus, brand statements and more. Explore how and why it's used in this feature.

Fine wine remains one the most interesting and profitable secondary assets in the world. "The Liv-Ex Fine Wine 1,000 Index, which tracks the value of 1,000 of the best wines from around the world, delivered a total return of 38.1% over the five years to 31 October, the most recent date for which figures are available."



https://www.theweek.co.uk/wine/954901/wine-an-investment-for-the-ages

Wine: an investment for the ages | The Week UK From ancient Georgia to the modern day, wine remains an attractive asset

Dominus' 2018 bottling is Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year. Chateau Pichon Longueville 2018 and Heitz Martha's Vineyard 2016 complete the podium.



https://top100.winespectator.com/2021/wine/1-dominus/

Wine No. 1 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2021 From a benchmark vintage, this classic Napa Valley red with a Bordeaux backbone has been named Wine of the Year for demonstrating how time, experience and terroir combine to create greatness. The editors selected the most exciting wines reviewed this year.

Wine investment figures have hit an all-time high during the tail end of the pandemic. The industry shows no signs of slowing down entering 2022.



https://www.therealreview.com/2021/10/27/fine-wine-a-hot-investment/

Fine wine a hot investment Drinks Business magazine has reported that after taking a bit of a hit when the pandemic first struck, fine wine rebounded in the second half of 2020 and continues to grow, hitting an all-time high earlier this year.

Celebrity wine endorsements and estate-ownership are nothing new. At the end of September, however, a member of K-Pop supergroup BTS posted a picture on social media featuring a 2001 example of Chateau Margaux. Fans of the artist were quick to pick up bottles of the famed Chateau, with rumors of stock shortage rippling throughout the wine world. Although Margaux stock is indeed still available, prices did see a significant increase during the month of October.

How do you feel about celebrity fandom in the wine industry? Let us know in the comments below!



https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/10/celebrity-demand-no-match-for-margaux

Celebrity Demand no Match for Margaux | Wine-Searcher News & Features Rumors abounded that fans of K-Pop band BTS bought all the available stocks of Margaux. Spoiler: they didn't. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Wine Enthusiast has released their nominees for the Wine Star Awards. This shortlist covers dozens of producers, wineries, products and regions. Click to learn more about the wine world's best in 2021.



https://www.winemag.com/2021/10/07/wsa2021nominees/

Wine Enthusiast’s 22nd Annual Wine Star Award Nominees | Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast announces the exceptional individuals and companies that have been nominated for this year's prestigious Wine Star Awards.

With the Holidays quickly approaching, there's no better time to start thinking of which Champagnes you would like to share with your friends and family. Here are some great value-based options to cellar before the Holiday season.



https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2021/09/the-worlds-best-value-champagnes

The World's Best Value Champagnes | Wine-Searcher News & Features If you think Champagne is only for celebrations and special occasions, think again. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Do drought years really produce better wines? California set to test the theory (by Blake Gray).

California Faces Another Dustbowl Vintage | Wine-Searcher News & Features California is used to drought conditions, but this year is one of the driest on record. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Biodiversity profits more than just insects ... an update from Spain.

Days of wine and olives: how the old farming ways are paying off in Spain The ‘no-plough’ regenerative methods adopted in small vineyards have spread to olive groves and leading wine producers – boosting biodiversity and profits

"Why Cherry Wood Casks are Better Suited to ‘Serious’ Wines" as explained by Jacopo Mazzeo

Winemakers in this Italian Region Eschew Oak for Cherry Wood | Wine Enthusiast Oak aging is common throughout the world, but at one point cherry wood ruled part of Italy. Learn which domains preserve that tradition.

Reviving Iran's wine culture - history in the making.

Wine related -Culture et vin- : Growing vines in France to revive Iran’s wine culture vitisphere

Is the “Rare Napa” category a sleeping giant for wine investors? Matthew O’Connell provides an overview of California investments.

Which California cult wine is the best investment? | Club Oenologique Cases of Screaming Eagle and Opus One change hands for huge sums, but do California cult wines have their own investment price pyramid?

Legendary Napa winemaker Bill Harlan has officially announced his retirement. Bill's son, Will, is scheduled to become the new leader of the Harlan Estates. Bill Harlan leaves behind a long and storied legacy, and this exit interview with Wine Spectator is definitely worth the read.



https://www.winespectator.com/articles/bill-harlans-100-year-vision

Bill Harlan's 100-Year Vision The Napa Valley vintner is handing off his wine company to his children, but he says it's just the start for their wines and Napa Valley

How the latest neuroscience knowledge can change what we perceive in wine. (by Rupert Miller) Having taken a riveting online course with Gabriel Lepousez, I am sure the tasting was sensational!

Mumm trials new sensory tasting experience - The Drinks Business Champagne Mumm has devised a new sensory tasting experience, designing two new glasses that play with sight and touch to create a, “finer, more discerning reading of each wine and its more delicate aromas”.

The French are fighting to save a potentially disastrous vintage in 2021. Incredibly interesting glimpse into the hard work going on in the vineyards of France.



https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/12/france-frost-wine-climate/

French Winemakers Try to Save 2021 Vintage From Late Frost | Wine Enthusiast From Champagne to Provence, and Côtes de Gascogne to Alsace, this year's frost damage may be the worst in France's history.

Austria's Orange Wines and Field Blends Explained....What was Once Old is New. A good summary by Lauren Eads

Austria 'one of the most exciting countries in Europe' for orange wines As the birthplace of Rudolf Steiner, father of biodynamic winemaking, Austria has long been a leader in organic and biodynamic winemaking, but it's also building a reputation for orange wines.

The Duckhorn Portfolio's Initial Public Offering has caused quite the stir within the industry. Many fear drops in quality with wineries and wine companies going public.



https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/08/duckhorn-vintage-wine-ipo-public/

Duckhorn, Vintage Wine Estates and Other Wineries Go Public. What's the Cost? | Wine Enthusiast Major U.S. wineries like Duckhorn and Vintage Wine Estates have announced IPOs that demonstrate the financial potential of wine.

How climate change might change the style of iconic wines you love and result in new stars - luckily research abounds and we are not likely to run out of wine anytime soon! A good summary by Natalie Sellers.

Climate Change Threat to Wine Regions | Wine-Searcher News & Features Even a modest change in global temperature would mean redrawing the maps of the world's wine regions. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

Wine Future Conference 2021 Summarized - An Ever Changing Industry Must Continue to Evolve. A great article by Richard Siddle

Wine Future 2021 and how wine industry responded to ecommerce boom Wine Future 2021 brought together world wine leaders to discuss key issues facing the indsutry in this first report that looks at ecommerce boom and data

Terrific memorial piece of the late, great Steven Spurrier, who passed away last week at the age of 79. Mr. Spurrier did substantial and everlasting work in the world of wine. He will be missed.
https://www.winespectator.com/articles/steven-spurrier-bridge-builder

Steven Spurrier: Bridge Builder Where would the wine world be today without the engaging and generous late British wine merchant and educator? Wine Spectator's Thomas Matthews looks back on Spurrier's important legacy.

Excellent news for American wine lovers!

The Biden administration has put European wine tariffs on hold for the next four months. Although not yet permanent, this is a massive step in the right direction.

Cheers!

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/us-government-pauses-tariffs-on-european-wines

U.S. Government Pauses Tariffs on European Wines The Biden administration has suspended the 25 percent duties while negotiations continue; wine merchants breathe big sigh of relief

Fascinating insight on the future of wine closures. Do you have a preference?



https://www.winemag.com/2021/03/03/wine-cork-technology-taint/

Put a Cork in It? The Wine Closure Industry is Changing | Wine Enthusiast In hopes of improving sustainability and consistency while mitigating costs, wineries are exploring alternatives to traditional cork.

"An Increasing Number of Producers Exploring Underwater Wine Ageing after Positive Results" by Marian Gayan MW

Argentinian producers age wine in the ocean - Decanter Two Argentinian producers have ventured out to the coast of Patagonia to age their wines in the Atlantic Ocean, some of Argentina's first underwater wine.