Wine News: Winemakers under pressure, Trump's... "interference" in Iran and its influence on the wine industry, and the passing of a wine icon

Wine News: Winemakers under pressure, Trump's... "interference" in Iran and its influence on the wine industry, and the passing of a wine icon

April 8, 2026 · 26 min

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The episode discusses significant wine industry news, including challenges faced by winemakers and the influence of Michel Rolland's legacy.

Send us Fan Mail We move through the week’s biggest wine headlines, from career-building opportunities in Adelaide to the very real stress of smoke over vineyards during harvest. We also unpack rising fuel costs, what redundancies signal about the market, and why Michel Rolland’s legacy still shapes how wine tastes today. • Scholarships for under-35s to attend the International Masters of Wine Symposium in Adelaide in April 2027 • Why the MW symposium matters for contemporary issues, tasti...

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