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Today in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the South Africa Wine Summit brings together the nation's wine community. Ardagh Glass Packaging is a proud sponsor of the summit and a longstanding partner of South African wine. AGP-Africa colleagues are spending the day blending and bonding with the exceptional winemakers who continue to craft world-class wines. Our participation in the event reinforces the essential role of glass packaging in the circular economy and in the presentation wine, as well as our commitment to supporting the South African wine industry’s ambition to rank among the world’s best. Second image, left to right: Niel Esterhuyse, Daneel Rossouw, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Ardagh's Norel Landman; Rico Basson #ArdaghGlassPackaging #AGPAfrica #SouthAfricanWine #ChooseGlass

May 14: Perhaps the most significant administrative event in the history of fine wine occurred on today in 1935, with the creation of the Comité National des Appellations d’Origine (now known as the INAO). Following years of riots in Champagne and fraud in Bordeaux, the French government passed a law on this date that established the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system. This was the first time a nation created a comprehensive legal framework to link a wine's name to its specific geography, grape varieties, and production methods. This system became the gold standard for the world, later inspiring Italy’s DOC, Spain’s DO, and the American Viticultural Area (AVA) systems. It effectively ended the era of "fake" wine labeling in Europe. #WineHistory #WineEducation

May 19: Today in 1919, Rep Andrew Volstead introduced an early draft of the National Prohibition Act (famously known as the Volstead Act) to the 66th US Congress. While the 18th Amendment banning alcohol had already been ratified, it lacked a mechanism for enforcement or a legal definition of what exactly constituted an "intoxicating liquor". Volstead's introduction of the bill on this day began a fierce legislative battle. Winemakers originally hoped the law would focus strictly on saloons and hard liquor, leaving low-alcohol table wine consumed at dinner untouched. Instead, the text introduced eventually defined "intoxicating" as anything over a mere 0.5% ABV, effectively signing the death warrant for thousands of commercial vineyards. This single administrative act caused the destruction of thousands of acres of fine Vitis vinifera wine grapes. To survive, growers ripped out delicate grapes and replaced them with thick-skinned, low-quality varieties (like Alicante Bouschet) that could survive cross-country train shipping for legal "home winemaking" loopholes. It took the American wine industry nearly half a century to fully recover its international reputation. #WineHistory #WineEducation

Arden Fine Wines proudly announces its accreditation to the Good Business Charter. The Good Business Charter recognises, champions and encourages responsible business behaviour. To achieve accreditation, Arden Fine Wines demonstrated: * Paying fair tax * Ethical sourcing  * Environmental responsibility  * Commitment to customers  * Prompt payment to suppliers Arden Fine Wines looks forward to collaborating with GBC to promote good business practices in-house and elsewhere. Learn more about GBC at https://lnkd.in/e6ambxNW #ArdenFineWines #GoodBusinessCharter

🇮🇹 Wine in Moderation — Gruppo Caviro In March 2025, Caviro became the 6th Wine in Moderation Ambassador Company, recognising its commitment to responsible wine consumption and integrating WiM principles across its operations. The winery actively participated in Wine in Moderation Day, amplifying moderation messages in its advertising, social media, and public communications. Caviro’s Ambassador status also supports initiatives in education, communication, and branding, reinforcing responsible consumption as part of a broader sustainability and social responsibility agenda. 📘 Discover more in the 2025 Wine in Moderation Implementation Report: https://lnkd.in/euxckq49 #WineinModeration #AnnualReport #Italy #Caviro #ResponsibleConsumption #WineEducation #WineSector

After a quiet period of low activity following the pandemic, the Spokane Winery Association is reemerging with new programming, expanded membership, and renewed momentum, even as the broader wine industry faces uncertainty. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsCBz6U6 #jobspokane # spokanenews #spokanewineryassociation

According to the OIV, Georgia consumed approximately 120 million litres of wine in 2024 According to TBC Capital's market research, Georgia's registered commercial producers sold approximately 31 million litres through formal domestic channels in 2024. That leaves an 89 million litre gap. Where does it go? The partial explanations : 1. Aged wine stocks — some wine produced in prior years enters consumption with a lag. 2. Commercially visible bulk & unregistered formal sales — loose wine sold in PET containers, direct farm-gate sales, market stalls with receipts- Real, but TBC Capital's survey of 16 companies already captures the formal segment. TBC Capital independently estimates informal wine at approximately 75% of total domestic consumption, which maps precisely onto the 89 million litre gap. The conclusion is uncomfortable but hard to refute. #GeorgianWine #WineEconomics #WineFinance Sources ¹ OIV — State of the World Vine and Wine Sector in 2024, Table 3, April 2025 https://lnkd.in/dnv3wKyz ² TBC Capital — Georgian Wine Industry Overview 2025 https://lnkd.in/dEWgqAhD ³ National Wine Agency of Georgia — Annual Report 2024 https://lnkd.in/dQQke4GA

Arden Fine Wines proudly announces its accreditation to the Good Business Charter. The Good Business Charter recognises, champions and encourages responsible business behaviour. To achieve accreditation, Arden Fine Wines demonstrated: * Paying fair tax * Ethical sourcing  * Environmental responsibility  * Commitment to customers  * Prompt payment to suppliers Arden Fine Wines looks forward to collaborating with GBC to promote good business practices in-house and elsewhere. Learn more about GBC at https://lnkd.in/ecMAF-xf #ArdenFineWines #GoodBusinessCharter

WATCH: South African Wine Estates Become Focus for Global Buyers. Global investors are pouring money into commercial wineries in and around Cape Town, even as wine sales slow worldwide. French, German, and Norwegian consortiums are buying into one of the few wine-producing regions where vineyard prices are still climbing. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports on Bloomberg News https://lnkd.in/d2Bmziyz

The Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (aT), through its Frankfurt Center, has announced that the second annual K-Food Fair Frankfurt will take place on 24 and 25 June 2026. Details here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWF8qV_B