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U.S. Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wines

The Trump administration has ratcheted up trade tensions with Europe further, with the president early this morning threatening to place a 200% tariff on French wines after it was reported that France will opt not to join the Board of Peace coalition being planned to oversee the Gaza conflict. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2026

Wine Spectator: France’s Organic Winegrowers Lose An Indispensable Tool

France’s legendary wine regions enjoyed a beautifully warm July last year, but there was an unexpected shadow for organic grapegrowers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2026

Whisky Advocate: World’s Most Valuable American Whiskey Collection Up For Bidding

Sotheby’s will put some of the most highly prized bottles in American whiskey history on the auction block in New York this month, which will also mark its first live single-owner American whiskey auction. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2026

News Briefs for January 20, 2026

Patrón Tequila, part of the Bacardi portfolio, has been named the official Tequila of the Grammy Awards. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2026

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