The fine wine industry has always been shaped by global dynamics. Shifting consumer tastes, climate change, and most recently, international trade policies all affect how and when people buy and drink fine wine. One of the more immediate forces

Last week, the US government announced 25 percent tariffs on certain European products including wines from France, Spain, and Germany. There are some notable exceptions to the tariffs including Italian wine - a possible result of the Trump administ

Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised Twitter with the statement that tariffs imposed by the EU make it "very hard for the U.S. to sell its wines into France," while "the U.S. makes it easy for French wines, and charges very small