We often notice that most of the standard wine bottles contain exactly 750 milliliters anywhere in the world. But have you ever wondered why? Experts indicated that the answer lies in its history, trade practices, and various human habits. Let's have a look at the answer.

Why are most wine bottles exactly 750 ml instead of 1 litre? Click to know the answer

France is witnessing a major cultural shift as beer becomes increasingly popular over traditional wine, especially among younger consumers. Reports suggest Gen Z drinkers are choosing beer for its affordability, social appeal, and growing variety of craft options. The trend marks a significant change in a country long associated with wine culture and vineyards. Industry experts say evolving lifestyles, changing tastes, and social drinking habits are reshaping France’s beverage landscape.


France’s Drinking Culture Shifts as Beer Overtakes Wine Among Young Consumers 

In South Africa's Western cape, winemakers are harvesting earlier, adjusting techniques and racing to adapt, as climate change begins to reshape one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions.


Harvests Arriving Weeks Earlier in South Africa Vineyards

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Paris Wine Trade Fair, where he was presented with a wine bottle labeled “For Sure.” This video covers highlights from his visit, the significance of the wine trade fair for France, and reactions to the unique gift presented to the president.

French President Macron Visits Paris Wine Fair, Receives 'For Sure' Labeled Wine

Portugal’s wine industry faces significant challenges as climate change alters weather patterns, impacting grape quality and harvest cycles. Winemakers are adapting practices to sustain production and maintain the country’s renowned wine reputation. Watch the video to know more on this!

Portugal: Climate Change Impacts Wine Industry Practices

In a bold move towards sustainability, winemakers in France are replacing traditional glass bottles with eco-friendly paper bottles made from 85% recycled paperboard. While the switch is praised for reducing carbon footprint, some purists worry it could alter the taste of fine wine.

French winemakers ditch glass bottles for eco-friendly paper bottles

A Hollister family warns parents to be careful after a restaurant in California mistakenly served wine to their two-year-old child, landing her in the emergency room due to dangerously high blood alcohol levels.

Toddler lands in ER after being served wine instead of apple juice at California restaurant

Scientists have discovered one of the oldest known grapes in a fossilised form which shows they spread far and wide after the extinction of dinosaurs. So, if you are a fan of snacking on raisins or sipping your pain or happiness through a glass of wine, thank the extinction of dinosaurs for it.

Love grapes or wine? Thank extinction of dinosaurs for it

Moldova's history with wine is as old as the hills that cradle the vineyards. WION's diplomatic correspondent visited Moldova's famous wine cellar and The Vineyards as he brought us a ground report.

Wine: An integral part of Moldovan culture

To the individuals who are not alcohol addicts, or even the ones that are, a frothy beer can often enhance a meal. But what does alcohol do the trillions of microbes living in your gut?

Beer fear or Wine fine? What happens to your gut when you gulp down alcohol

Climate change is having an impact on grape output, composition, and wine quality. As a result, the wine producing landscape is shifting. Watch to know more.

Climate change endangers wine production

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Climate change is having an impact on grape output, composition, and wine quality. As a result, the wine producing landscape is shifting. An extreme drought that has enveloped large parts of Southern Africa since late last year. It's now reached crisis level, Zambia and Malawi have declared drought as national disasters. Watch to know more.

South Africa faces extreme drought | How will climate change affect wine?

Climate change endangers wine production worldwide

China and Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic faced a number of issues that strained their bilateral relationship, including the imposition of tariffs on Australian wine by Beijing in 2020.

China-Australia ties thaw? Beijing to end tariffs on Australian wine after 3 years of bilateral strain

A winery in Spain lost around 60,000 liters of expensive red wine valued at about 2.5 million euros ($2.7 million) after someone broke in and opened the vats this past weekend, the winery reported on Tuesday.

Intruder at Spain winery pours away wine worth $2.7 million

There is a new staple on Turkish dinner tables. The fruity bubbly is a hit this holiday season. Rahesha Sehgal tells you all about the trending spirit, its history and the Turkish liquor tradition.

New Turkish dinner table favourite

Would you like to live for a 100 years? The Toutée siblings have the highest combined age of five siblings. Their combined age is 496 years. What's their secret? Molly Gambhir tells you

Gravitas: Avoid wine and cheese to live longer?

In the world of fine wine none can compare the 1945 Romanée-Conti. The 1945 conti not only exudes luxury but also the heritage it holds. 1945 Romanée-Conti becomes the most expensive wine ever sold.

1945 Romanée-Conti becomes the most expensive wine ever sold

In the fancy world of wine, there are some bottles we find that cost a ton of money. One super expensive wine is the 1945 Romanée-Conti, the costliest in the world.

1945 Romanee-Conti shatters all records to become world's priciest wine

Surveillance footage captured an unusual burglary at Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington. A man wearing a cowboy hat and poncho, along with a mask, targeted the family-operated winery, destroying meticulously crafted white wine valued at $600,000.

Mysterious cowboy vandalises US winery, ruins $600,000 worth of white wine. Watch

AI is steppig into the world of fine wines. AI can help in putting a stop to wine fraud. The AI-based method can verify origin of wine with 99% accuracy.

Scientists create AI tool to catch wine fraud, AI-based method can verify origin of wines

In a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of agriculture, the global wine industry is facing its toughest challenge in decades. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has predicted a 7% drop in global wine production in 2023, taking it to a level not seen since 1961.

Sipping with sorrow: Wine output drops to 1961 levels

Billions of litres of wine is sloshing around in Australia as there's almost no way to sell it quickly, reported Financial Times. The winemakers of Australia are faced with a massive drop in wine exports as a result of the trade dispute with China.

Australian wine industry awaits relief as billions of litres unsold: Report

A small coastal town in Portugal has become the talking point on internet after viral videos showed red wine spilling through its streets on Sunday (September 10).

Watch | 600,000 gallons of red wine flow through streets of Portuguese town, netizens stunned

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