Today in wine

Today's wine trade news highlights significant challenges and innovations in production due to climate change and pest threats, alongside notable developments in market expansion and industry leadership. There is also a focus on sustainability efforts and diversity initiatives within the wine community.

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   ProductionExtreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking

   Extreme heat in Italy is causing early grape harvests and the adoption of nighttime picking in the sparkling wine industry.

   Los Angeles Times · 08/18/2026, 08:12 PM, +0000 UTC
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   SustainabilitySenators Take Aim at Invasive Pest Threatening East Coast Wine Industry

   Senators are addressing an invasive pest that threatens the East Coast wine industry.

   Yahoo · 08/18/2026, 06:27 PM, +0000 UTC
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   MarketKorbel Expands Innovation Entering Low-ABV Segment with Korbel Aire

   Korbel is innovating by entering the low-alcohol by volume (ABV) wine segment with a new product called Korbel Aire.

   wineindustryadvisor.com · 08/18/2026, 07:55 PM, +0000 UTC
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   TradePrecept Wine & Spirits expands into California with acquisition of Miller Family Wine

   Precept Wine & Spirits is expanding its presence in California through the acquisition of Miller Family Wine.

   MyNorthwest.com · 08/18/2026, 04:02 PM, +0000 UTC
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   SustainabilityWine & Spirits Industry Leaders Across the Nation Join 100% Cork to Endorse the Benefits of Cork

   Industry leaders nationwide have joined 100% Cork to promote the benefits of cork closures in wine packaging.

   StreetInsider · 08/18/2026, 07:49 PM, +0000 UTC
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   SustainabilityPest Known for Carrying Grapevine Killing Disease Spreads in California

   A pest known for carrying a grapevine-killing disease is spreading in California, posing a serious threat to vineyards.

   Wine Spectator · 08/18/2026, 03:14 PM, +0000 UTC
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   ProductionWorld-class wine is being made in a corner of Sweden. Yes, Sweden

   World-class wine production is emerging in Sweden, a region not traditionally known for winemaking.

   economist.com · 08/18/2026, 11:10 AM, +0000 UTC
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   TradeRauscedo Winery marks its 75th anniversary with a push into foreign markets

   Rauscedo Winery is celebrating its 75th anniversary with efforts to expand into foreign markets.

   Vinetur · 08/18/2026, 08:57 PM, +0000 UTC
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   PeopleDanielle Coetsee takes the winemaking reins at Neethlingshof

   Danielle Coetsee has taken over as the winemaking director at Neethlingshof.

   wine.co.za · 08/18/2026, 11:15 PM, +0000 UTC
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    OtherAsian Wine Association of America (AWAA) Named Exclusive Partner of TEXSOM Diversity & Opportunity Reception

    The Asian Wine Association of America has been named the exclusive partner of the TEXSOM Diversity & Opportunity Reception.

    wineindustryadvisor.com · 08/18/2026, 05:24 PM, +0000 UTC