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Ukraine officially becomes the 49th OIV member state

Officially today, October 30, 2022, the intergovernmental viticulture organization, The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) will readmit Ukraine to its ranks. The war-ravaged Eastern European state was previously a member from 1997 to 2008, and had applied for membership last year, before the February invasion.

This brings now brings the number of OIV member states to 49.

In 2021, 660,000 hl of wine were produced in Ukraine from a vineyard area of around 42,000 ha. All of the major wine-growing countries of the world belong to the OIV.

By becoming a member of the OIV, Ukraine will benefit from the information, cooperation and services of a network of over 1,000 experts. These links will enable Ukraine to participate in decisions concerning the viticulture sector.

“By joining the OIV, Ukraine will benefit from the information, cooperation and services of a network of around 1,000 experts.  These connections will enable Ukraine to participate in the fundamental decisions on the development of the sector and to make its voice heard,” OIV states.

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“Crurated” announces the “All Heart [Rare Wine] Auction” to raise funds for Ukraine relief efforts

Crurated is joining hands with some of the most famous winemakers in Europe to auction special and rare wines to support the people of Ukraine. The membership club, was launched last May, has partnered with over 50 well-known European chateaux and winemakers to raise funds for Ukraine, with a special dedicated online auction this week.

The auction, which will be open to non-members who sign up for a free Explorer Membership, includes around 250 bottles of rare wines, including some from the cellars of Louis Roederer, Domaine Meo-Camuzet, and Domaine Dujac, as well as a six-bottle vertical of Cristal 2006, 2009 and 2013, a vertical from 2015-2020 of Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny permiuer Cru Les Amoureuses which includes a custom label, a Jeroboam of Dujac Grand Cru Clos Saint Denis 2009 and a bottle of Méo-Camuzet Richebourg Grand Cru 2014.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the following NGOs: Save the Children, Red Cross, UNHCR, UNICEF.

“Our wine charity auction features top wine lots from the world’s most sought-after producers, hailing from the lauded regions of Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont, and beyond. Bidding is now open. We invite wine lovers to participate for a good cause.”

For further information, and to register: https://crurated.com/