News — Vineyards

California growers have removed roughly 38,000 acres of vineyards in just a few seasons, signaling the deepest structural reset in decades – with serious implications for the future of premium Napa and Sonoma wine.

French winemakers have been given the green light to change a centuries-old tradition: a new national law passed in late 2025 now permits the addition of sugar (as grape must) to dry wines, a revolutionary step, especially for Bordeaux.

Against a backdrop of ongoing protests and economic pressure, Bordeaux's leading wine organizations published a joint "Call from Bordeaux" on January 14th, demanding immediate French government intervention to save the industry.

A new international study confirms that European vineyards have been the most affected globally by climate change since 1950, primarily due to extreme temperature increases that are highly challenging for established regions.