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Grapevines across southern France’s famed wine region have barely begun to bud, but the season has already turned sour for many of Europe’s top producers. “We have one [worker] that left … because we couldn’t pay him anymore,” said Nadine Auray, who with her husband, Pierre Jauffret, and a small …

Changes are being made to help wineries experiencing devastating crop losses. The Penticton Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the provincial government back in February, calling for changes to manufacturing and licensing requirements after an extreme cold snap decimated the wine industry. “[Winery Owners] said that was certainly pressing, …

It’s been a tough season for icewine in Ontario. Unpredictable and fluctuating winter weather, combined with a reduced vine crop due to a debilitating cold snap last year, has meant a smaller yield this season. And some producers have opted out of making the dessert wine altogether. “It looks like …