Vineyards
The vineyard as an agricultural asset: land, labor, climate, and crop economics.
Ocean Freight Climbs Again Just as Wine Importers Absorb Tariffs
The World Container Index sits at $4,434 per FEU with carriers raising profit guidance, just as importers absorb 15% tariffs on European wine. Wine is heavy, low-margin cargo, and the freight rebound narrows the last cushion in landed cost.
October 1, 2026
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New World Vintage 2026: New Zealand's Smaller Crop and Australia's Late, Uneven Season
New Zealand's 440,000-tonne crop was down 15 percent as exports held at $2.108 billion, while Wine Australia reports a long, late seasoSeptember 30, 2026 - Vineyards
Corticeira Amorim's First Half: Sales Down 5.8 Percent, Margins Defended, US Joint Venture Consolidated
The world's largest cork producer held its EBITDA margin at 18.4 percent despite a 5.8 percent sales decline, while consolidating its $September 30, 2026