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Steeds meer exoten, steeds minder gewasbescherming
FAVV en FOD Volksgezondheid waarschuwen voor quarantaineorganismen terwijl de toolbox aan toegelaten middelen krimpt. Belgische wijnbouw maakt Popillia japonica relevanter: larven in gras, kevers op wijnstokken. Lycorma delicatula meegelift via de luchthaven. Xylella recent vastgesteld in Luxemburg, dicht bij Duitsland. Bron: Ruben De Keyzer / VILT, 10 november 2026.
Gelezen
- Edward Scissorhand has been let loose in Champagne Caroline Henry: vroege oogst 2026 leidde tot snoeien in september en oktober, vóór bladval. Risico op stokziekten, vroegere knopbreuk en wintervorst. Sanfte snoei nog weinig in Champagne-scholen. Bron: Terroir Champagne.
- Chateau Musar reports unusually late harvest in Lebanon Tarek Sakr: koele lente, milde zomer en augustusregen in de Bekaa. Late pluk, behouden zuren, dikkere schillen. Organische, onberegende oude stokken. Conflict blijft op de achtergrond. Bron: James Bayley / Drinks Business.
- Meet the Young Winemakers Reshaping Burgundy Right Now Stephen Lenehan: Rebourgeon, Arcelain, Thibert, Borgeot en Cruchandeau na oogst 2026. Concrete ei, nieuwe cuverie, sociale media. Bio en biodynamie vaak door de nieuwe generatie. Hospices-veiling 15 november. Bron: Burgundy Outlook.
Verder gelezen
- News: The lowdown of Terra Alta Miquel Hudin: Terra Alta Report 2026, witte Grenache op hoogte. Notities over Wine Advocate, Montsant-statuten en advertorials.
- Global alcohol consumption hit by GLP-1 and moderation trends IWSR H1 2026: volume −1% over 21 markten. VS −4%, China −3%, still wine −4%. Groei in Brazilië, India, Colombia, Zuid-Afrika en VK. Bron: Jessica Mason / Drinks Business.
- Gamay: Cheerleader of Wine Grapes HelenaSips One Minute Wine Ace over Gamay, met Beaujolais Day op 19 november.
- Off the Record #2: Smuggling, Speculation and the Future of Fine Wine in Asia Sara Danese: tweede aflevering over smokkel, speculatie en fine wine in Azië.
- A Winning Region in Biscayne Times History & Wine: Alsace als startpunt voor het sociale seizoen in de novembercolumn van Biscayne Times.
- 2027 Napa Wine Market Outlook: Modest Progress to Continue Terrain: Napa-verkopen licht beter, retail ongeveer vlak, DTC sterker, bezoek en kosten blijven lastig.
- AdVINEtures & Wine Growers BC Samenwerking AdVINEtures met Wine Growers BC over Brits-Columbiaanse wijn.
- Enoturismo Italia: spesa media e salotto Nadia Zenato Wine Meridian 10 november: Italiaans wijntoerisme, gemiddelde uitgave en gesprek met Nadia Zenato.
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More invasive pests, fewer crop-protection tools
Belgium’s FAVV and the FPS Public Health warn on quarantine organisms as the toolbox of authorised plant-protection products shrinks. Growing Belgian viticulture makes Popillia japonica more relevant: larvae in turf, beetles on vines. Lycorma delicatula hitchhiked via the airport. Xylella was recently found in Luxembourg, near Germany. Source: Ruben De Keyzer / VILT, 10 November 2026.
Read
- Edward Scissorhand has been let loose in Champagne Caroline Henry: the early 2026 harvest pushed pruning into September and October, before leaf-fall. Risks include trunk disease, earlier budburst and winter frost. Gentle pruning is still rare in Champagne schools. Source: Terroir Champagne.
- Chateau Musar reports unusually late harvest in Lebanon Tarek Sakr: cool spring, mild summer and August rain in the Bekaa. Late pick, preserved acids, thicker skins. Organic, unirrigated old vines. Conflict stays in the background. Source: James Bayley / Drinks Business.
- Meet the Young Winemakers Reshaping Burgundy Right Now Stephen Lenehan: Rebourgeon, Arcelain, Thibert, Borgeot and Cruchandeau after the 2026 harvest. Concrete egg, new cuverie, social media. Organic and biodynamic shifts often come with the new generation. Hospices sale 15 November. Source: Burgundy Outlook.
Further reading
- News: The lowdown of Terra Alta Miquel Hudin: Terra Alta Report 2026, white Grenache at altitude. Notes on Wine Advocate, Montsant bylaws and advertorials.
- Global alcohol consumption hit by GLP-1 and moderation trends IWSR H1 2026: volume −1% across 21 markets. US −4%, China −3%, still wine −4%. Growth in Brazil, India, Colombia, South Africa and the UK. Source: Jessica Mason / Drinks Business.
- Gamay: Cheerleader of Wine Grapes HelenaSips One Minute Wine Ace on Gamay, with Beaujolais Day on 19 November.
- Off the Record #2: Smuggling, Speculation and the Future of Fine Wine in Asia Sara Danese: second episode on smuggling, speculation and fine wine in Asia.
- A Winning Region in Biscayne Times History & Wine: Alsace as a starting point for the social season in the November Biscayne Times column.
- 2027 Napa Wine Market Outlook: Modest Progress to Continue Terrain: Napa sales a little better, retail roughly flat, DTC stronger, visitation and costs still hard.
- AdVINEtures & Wine Growers BC AdVINEtures partnership with Wine Growers BC on British Columbia wine.
- Enoturismo Italia: average spend and Nadia Zenato salon Wine Meridian 10 November: Italian wine tourism, average spend and a talk with Nadia Zenato.