Investment
The Week in Review – Friday, 30 May 2025
United Kingdom The UK economy grew by 0.7% in Q1 2025, surpassing expectations. The IMF raised its 2025 growth forecast to 1.2%, citing monetary easing
May 30, 2025
News & INSIGHTS
Articles written by our team of world-class, wine, whisky and investment professionals
Producer
Opus One 2021: Top-Traded Wine of the Week as Asian Buyers Increase Market Share
Bordeaux’s market leadership softened slightly this week, while Champagne gained momentum and Asian buyers played a bigger role in the market.
May 27, 2025
Grape
The Rise of English Sparkling Wine
Over the past two decades, English sparkling wine has quietly evolved from a curiosity into a global contender, challenging the dominance of Champagne and turning heads across the fine wine world. Once dismissed as a novelty due to the UK’s cool climate and modest wine history, “English fizz” is now earning critical acclaim, international awards, and a growing global fan base – and its story is only just beginning.
May 21, 2025
Investment
The week in review – May 16 2025
Geopolitics, Monetary Policy, and Market Reactions The Week in Review This week was marked by a mix of geopolitical escalations and monetary policy signals, with
May 16, 2025
Grape
Spain’s Vineyards Are Shrinking
…and Your Wine Glass Could Feel It The vast vineyards of La Rioja — a landscape facing heat, drought, and transformation. Spain is home to
May 15, 2025
Investment
The week in review – 9 May
This week delivered a dramatic confluence of geopolitical flashpoints and economic turning points. From renewed military tensions in South Asia to major trade developments and volatile financial markets, the landscape is shifting in ways that could define the second half of 2025. Here’s my takeaway from the week in global events shaping markets, policy, and diplomacy.
May 9, 2025
