Elinor Garely

The wines of Argentina are considered among the best in the world, ranking second in the production of wine in Latin America and the Caribbean (Chile is number 1).

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I recently attended a wine trade event sponsored by Guía Peñín, a prestigious Spanish wine guide renowned for its meticulous evaluation and rating of wines from across Spain. Founded by José Peñín, the guide is highly regarded for its rigorous tasting protocols and comprehensive coverage of Spanish wines.

High-Value Goods and Limited Security Make Easy Targets

There is an estimated US$64.9-billion-dollar value in the global wine counterfeiting market (2020).

Crimes in vineyards and wineries can range from theft and vandalism to more sophisticated forms of fraud or sabotage.

The International Wine and Spirit Competition approximated that counterfeiting and fraud collectively cost the global wine industry approximately $3 billion annually.

Public sentiment remains a key factor in this ongoing discourse. Unlike the early 20th century, today’s emphasis on personal freedom and individual choice is

Almost everyone in the wine industry is apprehensive when reviewing wine consumption data.

The wine industry is grappling with challenges akin to those faced by the craft beer sector.