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Earlier this week, Benjamin Aneff - President of US Wine Trade Alliance sent a warning to its members to halt ALL shipment of wine, spirits and beer from the EU - citing the risk of tariffs being too high... He explained that the Alliance is working diligently to ensure any tariff enactment would have a goods-on-the-water exception, but the flat reality is right now there is no guarantee of an exception for goods in transit at the time of a tariff enactment. In his communication he also mentioned the following: "The disruption this would cause is not lost on us, and we do not take this recommendation lightly. To be clear, no federal register notice on this issue has yet been published, and it is possible either the U.S. or EU could pivot away from the current tit-for-tat, but at this moment there is a risk that goods could be tariffed if they arrive in the U.S. after the beginning of April. This is not a fight that we are responsible for, but it is a fight we are in nonetheless. We are speaking with agency staff and members of Congress every day, and will follow up with more information as soon as we have it." We can all agree that the disruption is not only real but will be significant, with restaurant owners and consumers ultimately bearing the cost of this self-inflicted and unnecessary trade war. In the meantime, the ban on U.S. wines and spirits in Canada is both drastic and severe, already impacting American producers. However, we fully support this measure, as decisive action is necessary to make the new administration grasp the consequences of its illogical tactics.

1. Declining Consumption – Global wine consumption is on a steady downturn. 2. Regulatory and Social Pressures – A multifaceted battle against wine and alcohol, driven by health policies, taxation, and shifting societal norms. 3. Industry Identity Crisis – The wine world grapples with evolving consumer preferences, branding challenges, and generational shifts. 4. Climate Change Challenges – Unpredictable weather patterns and extreme conditions create significant hurdles for viticulture. 5. Labor Shortages – Widespread staffing challenges threaten production, hospitality, and vineyard management. 6. Tariff Barriers – Trade restrictions and economic policies continue to impact market access and pricing. How many more blows can the wine industry endure before it reaches a breaking point? Remember, when the alarm goes off in the morning - you can for sure hit the snooze button, but sooner than later, you need to kick the cover and get out of bed… Unmute your winery.

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If you’re a devoted listener of the podcast—like nearly 40,000 others per episode—you’ll know we’re rather fond of championing the culture of wine and giving a firm nudge to the many dubious claims floating around that any drop of wine is apparently the devil’s nectar. Well, we’re only just warming up. Big things are on the horizon. Which brings us to an exciting announcement: very soon, we’ll be unveiling a special collaboration with the VITAEVINO Campaign and the CEEV - Comité Vins —yes, at least one dedicated episode, though let’s be honest, we’ll probably have far too much to say to stop at just one. So, stay tuned. The best is yet to come. In the meantime, please sign their petition - it's important and vital for our industry: https://www.vitaevino.org Cheers ?? #wine #podcast

Episode 70 is now out - and we return to South Africa for the first time in almost four years, and we do so in grand fashion—by visiting Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Kathy and Gary Jordan, this estate is a benchmark of excellence, seamlessly blending tradition, science, and sustainability in winemaking. In this episode, we explore Jordan’s Timepiece Range, a tribute to their heritage and old vines, and discuss how Gary’s background in geology has shaped their vineyard’s unique terroir. Kathy Jordan shares insights on economics in wine marketing, while Gary reveals their bold approach to combat climate change, including pioneering plantings of Assyrtiko, Mencía, and Xinomavro. We also dive into winemaking as an art versus a science, the evolution of consumer preferences, and the challenges South African vintners face today—from climate adaptation to international trade barriers. Plus, an exclusive look at their UK project, Mousehall Country Estate, where they are crafting world-class still wines in England.?An inspiring conversation with two visionaries shaping the future of wine. Don’t miss it! #wine #podcast #southafrica #Stellenbosch #winery

Pourquoi nous sommes "Read Between the Wines": Nous sommes les protecteurs d’histoires des vignerons. Notre raison d’être ne se résume pas au vin : elle réside dans ceux qui le fa?onnent, dans la passion versée à chaque tonneau, dans les héritages scellés par le liège et le temps. Mais avant de déboucher leurs récits, une question revient souvent : Quelle est l’origine de notre podcast ? Pourquoi Read Between the Wines ? Tout a commencé, non pas dans un vignoble, ni autour d’un millésime, mais par une conversation étrangement dénuée de vin. L’idée originelle était simple : donner la parole aux entrepreneurs, non pas sur leurs bilans ou leurs stratégies trimestrielles, mais sur leurs parcours. Puis, ma passion a pris le dessus, et bient?t, tous les chemins menaient au vin. Car soyons honnêtes—les vignerons sont parmi les plus fascinants des raconteurs. Le vin ne se limite pas à ce qu’il révèle dans un verre. Il raconte une histoire qui se joue en coulisses. C’est la terre, c’est le ciel, c’est cette tension subtile entre héritage et audace. C’est la réalité brutale et sublime d’avoir une unique chance par an, un pari renouvelé à chaque vendange. Et puis, il y a ce que les vignerons italiens appellent "La Filosofia della Pazienza"—l’art de la patience. Attendre des mois, parfois des années, pour savoir si l’on avait raison. Dans le vin, il n’existe aucun raccourci. Cette réalité est cruelle, mais aussi infiniment noble. Comprendre un vin, c’est bien plus qu’en analyser les ar?mes. C’est écouter les échos du vignoble, ressentir le poids du passé dans la bouteille, entendre les mots tus entre le tourbillon et la gorgée. C’est ce que nous faisons. Nous lisons entre les vins. Entre les rangs de vignes et les mains qui les chérissent. Entre les murs des chais et les rêves silencieux qu’ils abritent. Entre le f?t et la bouteille, où le temps s’attarde et l’alchimie opère. Entre la vigne et l’étiquette, là où na?t l’identité. Parce que le vin n’est pas seulement une boisson. C’est une histoire à déchiffrer. Chaque bouteille est un voyage intime, une épopée parmi les plus sincères qui soient. Redonnez une voix à votre domaine. Contactez-nous pour être invité sur notre podcast. La version anglaise se trouve sur notre blog: https://lnkd.in/ggRdSMs6 #vin #histoire #storytelling #vigneron #vignoble #podcast

We are the curators of winemakers’ stories. Our raison d’être isn’t just wine; it’s the people behind it, the passion poured into every barrel, and the legacies sealed with cork and time. But before we uncork their tales, many ask: What’s our story? Why do you called your podcast Read Between the Wines? It all began not with a vineyard, nor with a vintage, but with a conversation—one that had nothing to do with wine. The original idea was simple: to talk to entrepreneurs about their journeys. Not their balance sheets, not their quarterly strategies—just their stories. But then, my passion took over and before I knew it, every road led to wine. Because, let’s be honest—winemakers are some of the most fascinating storytellers in the world. You see, wine isn’t just about what’s in the glass. It’s about what’s behind it. It’s about the land, the weather—it’s about the tension between tradition and innovation. It’s the reality that winemakers have just one single shot per year to get it right. And then, it’s about what Italian winemakers call “La Filosofia della Pazienza”—the philosophy of patience—something winemakers across the world understand deeply: waiting months, even years, to see if they were right. In wine, there is no instant gratification. This reality is cruel, but yet so noble. To truly understand a wine, you must look beyond the tasting notes. You must listen to the echoes of the vineyard, feel the weight of history in the bottle, and hear the unspoken words between the swirl and the sip. That’s what we do, we read between the wines. Between the rows of vines and the hands that tend them. Between the cellar walls and the silent dreams they hold. Between the barrel and the bottle, where time lingers and alchemy unfolds. Between the vine and the label, where identity is born. Because wine isn’t just something you drink. It’s something you read. This is who we are. Unmute your winery with us. Contact us to be a guest on our podcast. https://lnkd.in/ggRdSMs6 #wine #storytelling #podcast #winemaker