Wine educator and specialist Dr. Victor Ikem, founder of the LWS Wine Academy (Lagos Wine School), has stated that Nigeria has the potential to grow wine grapes and produce its own wines, just as South Africa and other emerging African …
For the booming and rapidly evolving Texas wine industry, membership in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) carries unique opportunities and recognition. The OIV is a prestigious intergovernmental body dedicated to advancing the science and global standards of …
Wine is more than just a drink; it is a story of land, climate, and culture, with every bottle carrying the essence of the region where its grapes were grown. From Europe’s historic vineyards to the New World’s innovative estates, …
South Africa’s vineyards, famous for their Pinotage and Chenin Blanc grapes, are preparing for major challenges after the imposition of 30 per cent US tariffs placed them at a steep disadvantage compared with other global wine producers. Africa’s most industrialized …
France’s wine production is set to climb 3% from last year’s rain-damaged season, but remain 13% below the five-year average, the farm ministry reported on Tuesday. A severe August heatwave, drought conditions, and a shrinking vineyard area have weighed heavily …
A drive along Napa Valley’s Highway 29 this fall reveals a troubling new reality. Where lush vineyards once stretched across the hills, barren fields now dominate the landscape. Heaps of uprooted vines lie abandoned, a stark symbol of the crisis …
Across Australia’s wine regions, from the cool valleys of Tasmania to the warm inland vineyards of the Riverland, one silent threat has been shortening vineyard lifespans and cutting yields—grapevine trunk diseases. These infections, caused by fungi such as Eutypa and …
The Australian wine sector continues to demonstrate its remarkable influence on the national economy, with recent figures showing it contributes more than AU$51.3 billion each year while supporting over 200,000 jobs across the country. This impact is not limited to …
With a bold vision to transition Nigeria from a wine-importing nation into a producer with global competitiveness, consumer goods distribution giant TradeDepot has introduced a new wine brand into the market as part of efforts to deepen wine culture and …
Nigeria has emerged as the largest African market for wines from the United States, with imports valued at $7.8 million in 2024, marking a significant 65 percent rise compared to 2023. This was revealed by the Acting U.S. Consul General, …