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Today in Wine News

Madeira has been celebrated throughout history, but a wide variety of influences - from climate change to tourism to bananas - have severely impacted yields and production methods. 

Now that fortified wines in general are starting to rise in popularity, how are vintners on the Portuguese island planning to uphold their winemaking traditions and continue bringing Madeira wines to international markets?

Keep listening to learn more.

In Other News

Here are some additional highlights from the week:

LCBO stores across Canada have now reopened after a two week strike shut down stores in Ontario.

* “LCBO strike to end Monday after workers ratify tentative agreement” (CBC News)

FlyWithWine, the wine luggage company trusted by industry professionals and wine enthusiasts alike, has closed for good.

* “FlyWithWine Closes, Files Chapter 7” (Kerana Todorov/Wine Business)

And finally, spritz cocktails are hitting pop culture again thanks to an unlikely hero.

* “Recipe: El Presidente’s viral Wolf Spritzer cocktail recipe” (Anna Spiegel/Axios D.C.)

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