On its 100th anniversary, the OIV presented a retrospective analysis of global vine and wine trends over its century, and revealed the first 2024 estimates on wine production.
November 29, 2024 —...
Storied Washington Producer Betz Family Winery Acquired by Ackley Brands: Ackley Brands, a family-owned beverage company in Seattle with a portfolio of iconic brands across the Pacific Northwest, proudly...
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) hails the success of the Ministerial wine meeting in Brescia, Italy on 12 April 2024. Hosted by Italian Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty...
Women Are ‘The Emerging Market’ for Fine Wine – But Merchants Must Invest to See Growth: Fine wine merchants and private client teams may be missing a trick by failing to invest in high-net-worth women...
Bordeaux Wine Merchants in Court: Another busy week as more Bordeaux wine merchants end up in court, while the UK government reveals binges during Covid...
The First Official Act of the New Oiv Director General, John Barker, Took Place on 11 January in Dijon, at the OIV’s New Year Celebration 2024. Barker Shared His Objectives for 2024 and His Perspectives...
It is with heavy hearts that we inform that OIV Director General Pau Roca passed away this December 7th in Dijon, France, after a long illness.
December 7th – The International Organisation of Vine...
Underground Cellar Claws Out of Bankruptcy: The controversial retailer is making a move to bail itself out...
September 22nd – In a ceremony held at the residence of the Serbian embassy in Paris, the OIV awards winners received their diplomas. The Members of the Jury granted 14 Awards, 8 Special Mentions...
Napa Valley Wine Prices Just Broke This Record: Wine prices jumped $17 per bottle in Napa Valley last year, and winery tasting fees increased 35%, according to a new report...
Albania has officially become the 50th OIV Member State. A milestone the OIV reaches for the first time in its 100 years history.
August 16th – By becoming a member of the OIV, Albania will...
After the Fires: Four Iconic Napa Wineries Share Their Recovery Stories: Fire happens quickly, but the recovery can take years. Decanter checks in on four iconic producers in Napa who are rebuilding with...
The 21st OIV General Assembly, Meeting in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, Has Elected Doctor John Barker, from New Zealand, on Friday 9 June 2023.
June 9th – John Barker, PhD, has been elected with...
Global Grape Production in 2022 Reached the Second Highest Peak of the Last Twenty Years: Since 2000, the share of non-pressed grapes has significantly increased, mainly due to the rise in production of...
The global surface are under grapes is estimated at 7.3 million hectares. Global grape production: 80.1 million tonnes.
June 6th – Since 2000, the share of non-pressed grapes has significantly increased,...
Bidding Smart at Napa's Big Barrel Auction: Our US editor finds there were some bargains to be had at the scaled-down Napa Valley Vintners auction...
