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Commonwealth Wine School Launches Champagne Specialist Certification Weekend in Boston and San Francisco
The only certification program officially recognized by the Comité Champagne (CIVC) April 5, 2026 (San Francisco, CA / Cambridge, MA) — Commonwealth Wine School announces its upcoming Champagne...
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Afternoon Brief, April 7
Tannins from Oak Barrels That Flavor Wine Are 'Fingerprinted' by Researchers: Complex tastes in wine come from both grape skins and wood during aging; new study uses AI to identify compounds responsible...
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U.S. Champagne Shipments Reach 26.4 Million Bottles in 2025
U.S. Remains Top Export Market for Champagne April 7, 2026 (Epernay, France) — More than 26.4 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2025, reflecting a slight drop...
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Champagne: 266 Million Bottles Shipped in 2025 
January 21, 2026 (Epernay, France) — In 2025, Champagne shipments account for 266 million bottles, a slight decline of just under 2% compared to 2024 (271.4 million).  In an unstable and unpredictable environment, marked by multiple challenges – including...
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Pink Chardonnay, a Forgotten Grape Variety That Is Regaining Its Place in Champagne’s Heritage
October 17, 2025 (Epernay, France) — Pink Chardonnay is officially recognized in the Champagne appellation specifications. A natural mutation of white Chardonnay, this ancient grape variety joins...
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Champagne: A Region Both Confident and Responsible
July 24, 2025 (Epernay, France) — As per each year, Champagne winegrowers and houses met in Epernay, within the Comité Champagne headquarters, to agree on the conditions for this year’s upcoming...
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Afternoon Brief, March 6th
First-of-Its-Kind Industry-Wide Initiative Launches to Address Sexual Harassment in Beverage Alcohol and Hospitality: 86 Harassment is a free industry resource providing employers and employees with access...
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U.S. Remains Champagne’s Largest Export Market, with More Than 26 Million Bottles Shipped in 2023
Shipments are up 4.8% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels  EPERNAY, France, March 6, 2024 – More than 26.9 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2023, reflecting a 20%...
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Comité Champagne Announces Lori Russo as Incoming Director of Champagne Bureau, USA
ÉPERNAY, France ― The Comité Champagne, the trade association representing the houses and winegrowers of Champagne, France, announced today that Lori Russo has been named as the Director of the Champagne...
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Afternoon Brief, September 5th
Georgian Wine Producers Lose Up to 100% of Their Vines in Storms Affecting 4,600HA: On the evening of September 2, hailstorms of unprecedented ferocity tore through the Georgia’s largest wine region, Kakheti,...
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