Point of View
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Environmental & Sustainability Director Alex Kahl asks whether winegrowers have considered the impact of traditional viticulture on a vineyard’s soil health and long-term sustainability.
The company has 11 wineries in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Spain, including Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, and Mud House in New Zealand.
Vinarchy combines Vin (the French word for wine), with Archy (from the Ancient Greek word for leadership).
Executive Chairman Ben Clarke says Vinarchy will bring scale and innovation to global winemaking: “The global wine industry faces serious structural challenges. Global wine consumption has been declining for years, driven by changing consumer preferences and a shift to lower-alcohol drinks. Vinarchy will be bold and imaginative in meeting these challenges.”
