REGIONS
Austria’s early harvest calls for new planning
When grapes ripen earlier, workers, picking teams and cellar equipment need to be ready earlier too — and work together more flexibly.
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4 articles from all sections, newest first.
BACKGROUND
Champagne 2026: What the alcohol exemption actually means in the cellar
Champagne may exceed the usual alcohol limit for certain wines from the 2026 vintage. But the exemption is narrowly defined: vintage, blend and complete cellar records are what count.
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WINE KNOWLEDGE
Vintage 2026: Understanding origin on the label
“Region” is not simply another word for a wine-growing region. What origin indications mean from the 2026 vintage – and where confusion can arise.
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REGIONS
Wine harvest 2026: why the figures differ
Mosel and Franken down, the Pfalz up: how reference dates and comparison years change the picture of the 2026 wine harvest.
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