Vineyards

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Sunlit English vineyard with a cellar door building, symbolizing the positive economic impact of the WineGB tax break.

WineGB cellar door tax break could boost Britain's rural economy by 2026

English and Welsh wine producers could save up to £150,000 each under a proposed tax relief scheme, directly reinvesting excise duty back into vineyards.

Raffi Hovsepian·July 21, 2026

European vineyard struggling with extreme heat, with a sommelier observing wilting grapevines and considering adaptation strategies.

The Cellar & Vine

EU Funds Help Wineries Adapt to Climate Crisis, But Deeper Changes Are Needed

French vineyards experienced temperatures as high as 44°C during a June heatwave, pushing traditional winemaking to its absolute limits, according to The Drinks Business .

Marco Alves·July 10, 2026

Golden hour sunlight illuminates a sprawling vineyard in Essex, with rows of grapevines leading to a rustic winery, symbolizing the growth of wine tourism.

The Cellar & Vine

Essex Wine Tourism Booms, Driving Visitor Growth

In Essex, land prices in prime grape-growing areas have surged by 15% annually over the past five years, according to a Savills Rural Property Report.

Marco Alves·June 18, 2026

Expansive high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina, with the Andes mountains in the background during golden hour.

Travel & Taste

Mendoza's High-Altitude Wines: Exploring Optimal Elevations

Mendoza's vineyards, planted at elevations from 600 to 1,100 meters (1968 to 3609 feet) above sea level, define its world-renowned wines.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 7, 2026