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Wine News - May: Rob Dolan Wines in administration, Vinarchy launches, China update, industry shout outs

Wine News - May: Rob Dolan Wines in administration, Vinarchy launches, China update, industry shout outs

Update: 2025-05-16
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  • In light of the new pope, we ask the question: what do they drink in the Vatican? (The answer has Mel considering turning up to Sunday mass)
  • Wine’s new power player, Vinarchy, and what it means for the industry. 
  • An update on China exports – restocking, or a true comeback?
  • A few industry shout-outs
  • And… things get real. Meg opens up about what it’s really like when the winery you work for goes into administration.


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Wine News - May: Rob Dolan Wines in administration, Vinarchy launches, China update, industry shout outs

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