Wine Trends
Europe's 2026 harvest is among the earliest on record, but the real story is water. While France faces a historic drought with Bordeaux yields down 20%+, Italy's winter and spring rainfall kept quality intact. Here is why SWIRL's Italian-focused portfolio is built for exactly this kind of year.
Italian restaurants are shifting toward 'drink less, drink better': wine by the glass, half bottles, and well-chilled, lighter whites. For Japan's hot, humid summer, here are four whites Swirl recommends.