Canary Islands Vintners Fight Back Against Phylloxera

This vineyard pest is threatening 500 years of traditional viticulture on this volcanic archipelago

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In Wine Spectator’s November 30, 2025, issue international news roundup, a dreaded vineyard pest threatens Canary Island vineyards, Sonoma’s Sojourn Cellars is sold, and we remember Gérard Perse and John Ash. To read the full versions of these articles for free, go to WineSpectator.com/news or follow the links above. 

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