Argentina wine sales rocket on the back of Malbec
Sales of Argentine Malbec increase in the UK after heavy promotion and reduced value of Argentine Peso.
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Argentina wins best Fairtrade wine award
Argentina wins best Fairtrade wine award at the 2008 Fairtrade Wine Competition.
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New grape varieties continue to be trialled in the New World as growers adapt to a warming world
The New World continues its embrace of new varieties, South Africa has its first commercial crop of Marselan harvested this week while Argentina plants Assyrtiko.
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Argentinian wine on the up in the UK
The Argentines got us into salsa and now it seems our interest in their wine is stepping up too.
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Argentinian Malbec and rosé making their mark
Malbec and rosé were the big success stories last year as far as wine from Argentina is concerned.
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Wine containing antibiotic banned in Europe
Wine containing an antibiotic, natamycin, has been withdrawn from sale in Germany because, while it doesn't pose a threat to humans, it is a banned substance in wine in Europe.
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Prepare to enjoy more Argentine Malbec
Argentina is set to increase wine sales to the UK as its Peso drops in value, making the wines cheaper.
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UK wine scene continues to evolve with Brits drinking more South American and Portuguese wines.
Portugal and South American countries Chile and Argentina saw big gains in the UK in 2018.
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Dr Laura Catena wins inaugural Old Vine Hero
The Old Vine Conference Ltd announced their first Old Vine Hero as Argentina producer Dr Laura Catena.
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The world wine lakes have finally dried up, ready for re-stock
Global wine production is set to fall to its lowest level for decades due to the low 2012 harvest, according to The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
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Argentina cash crisis limits growth
Argentina wine industry in a bad way as limits on foreign currency limits investment in growth.
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A small Argentine 2017 vintage hit by frost
Argentina has had a small vintage hit by frost at the beginning of the season.
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Decanter World Wine Awards results
France delights in multiple awards at DWWA.
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Decanter & IWC trophy winners and champions announced
Argentina scoops 6 international trophies and Waitrose is best supermarket for wine.
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French and Spanish export wines grow
Emerging wine markets help French and Spanish exports grow by 20%
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New World countries unite
Argentina, Caliornia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa are joining forces as the New World Wine Alliance.
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Drinks Business Pinot Noir Master Released
The results of the Drinks Business Pinot Noir Global Masters have been released.
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US trade tariffs will affect wine imports
America’s trade war is in full swing, with tariffs on all wine imported into the U.S. rising between 10% and 30%.
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Concha y Toro has biggest vineyard plantings worldwide
Chile’s Concha y Toro has become the world's biggest vineyard owner after Treasury Wine Estate’s sale of 111 hectares in California's Alexander Valley to E&J Gallo.
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South African 2016 harvest smallest for a decade
Yields down as hot growing season takes it toll.
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World Malbec Day, Sunday 17th April
World Malbec Day on Sunday 17th April iss being celebrated this weekend in London with a pop up event at Camden Market.
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What's hot, what's not in the wine world?
Australia, New Zealand and Prosecco grow at the cost of traditional rivals
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World wine production falls to lowest level in 20 years
World wine production 2016 one of the poorest in 2 decades according to the latest figures from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
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Bulk Wine shortage predicted
2016 harvest means potential global shortage of bulk wine.
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Chile could become the UK's 2nd biggest exporter of wine by 2020
Vinexpo research predicts Chile will become the number 2 supplier of wine in the UK by 2020.
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London plays host to the first Chinese wine tasting
London held its first Chinese focused wine tasting on Wednesday, with the IWSC showing of the medal winners from its Asian competition.
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Awards, Awards, Awards - Decanter, The Drinks Business and Drinks Retailing all announce winners.
The Drinks Business Awards 2018, Drinks Retailing Most Influential 100 People and top medals at Decanter World of Wine Awards 2018 all announce winners. And the winners are...
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After a low world vintage in 2017, 2018 sees a return to normal wine production levels
World wine production has bounced back after a frost hit 2017 vintage with Italy the world's largest producer.
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World wine production down 10% in 2019 but back to the average
With the Northern hemisphere's grapes all but harvested, Spain, Italy and France all saw big drops in grape volumes.
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OIV publishes the top wine producing countries in 2020 with Italy on top
Each year France and Italy vie to be the world's largest wine producing country, with this year Italy coming in at top place with 19% of the world's wine production vs France at 18%.
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Yellow Tail the strongest wine brand, in this year’s Global Wine Brand Power Index
Yellow Tail leads pack and along with Jacobs Creek, another Australian wine, in the top 10. Chile has the most brands in the top 10 at 3.
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UK Wine Consumption up 2.2% in 2020
The world was drinking 3% less wine in 2020 but the UK saw a 2.2% rise according to the OIV.
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US bulk wine imports jump by 10%
The US sees bulk wine imports jump by 10% to nearly 490 million litres
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Hawkes Bay one of 12 Great Wine Capitals of the World
Hawkes Bay in New Zealand has been crowned one of 12 Great Wine Capitals of the World
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Wine production around the world the lowest since 1961
Wine production around the world the lowest in over 60 years due to adverse weather conditions.
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France produces the most wine in 2023
France is largest wine producing country in 2023, just pipping Italy to the post.
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OIV announces world's biggest wine producers for 2023
OIV announces world's biggest wine producers and drinkers in 2023
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Bottle Weight Accord gets heavyweight backing
Viña Concha y Toro joins bottle weight accord to cut carbon footprint.
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Motorhead launch the Ace of Shiraz
Motorhead joins a long list of celebrities who are dabbling in the wine trade.
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Great 2006 vintage in the New World
New World popping corks as this year’s 2006 vintage looks set to be a winner
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London's first Fairtrade wine tasting
The first-ever Fairtrade Wine Tasting takes place in London this week. Oz Clarke will be on hand to talk to visitors at the event, which is hoped will become an annual one.
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Argento trains consumers to drink its wines
Argento has six-month sampling campaign to promote its new wines.
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Fairtrade Fortnight flags a better deal
Next week sees the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, the annual campaign to encourage consumers to buy products that ensure a better deal for growers in developing countries.
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Tesco doubles NZ wines and expands Finest range
Tesco is hoping to satisfy UK consumers’ growing desire for New Zealand wine by more than doubling its range of Kiwi bottles.
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Drought may slash Australia's 2008 vintage
Australian wine looks likely to be hit hard by the country’s relentless drought.
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Co-op excels at Fairtrade Wine Awards
Supermarket chain Co-op scooped half the prizes at the first-ever Fairtrade Wine Awards last week.
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English sparkling wine in world's top 10
An English sparkling wine has been ranked in the world’s top 10 in the Effervescents du Monde competition.
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Fairtrade first for Fairhills
Fairhills becomes the first fairtrade brand to span all three wine producing fairtrade countries.
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Champagne sales hit Majestic
Majestic Wine has reported a 2.9 per cent fall in like-for-like sale for the ten weeks ending January 5, triggered by a fall in Champagne sales.
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UK wine critic bans heavyweight bottles from his column
Leading wine critic Tim Atkin MW is boycotting heavyweight wine bottles from recommendations in his Sunday newspaper column
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The ups and downs of world wine production
France overtakes Italy in world wine sales despite reduction in exports to China
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Low alcohol and no-alcohol market breaks 1 million case barrier
Low alcohol wine is increasingly bought by consumers to appease their consciences and put less pressure on their wallets.
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Out with the wine list in with the iPad
Top restaurants around the world are using iPads as wine lists.
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Rabobank's latest Wine Quarterly report
Rabobank Q2 report shows global wine inventories at lowest point of the past decade.
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German Grüner Veltliner beats Austria in blind tasting
The best Grüner Veltliner is German according to a comparative blind tasting of the varietal which was hosted in Vienna, Austria.
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Waverley TBS goes into administration
Big trade distributor goes into administration as rival prepares to bid.
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Wine demand increases whilst world supply decreases
Price increases expected as wine supplies are affected by the weather
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Jubilee Effect contributes to Majestic profits
Majestic Wine profits increased by 2.2% ending 1st April.
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Malbec firmly on UK wine drinkers radar
Malbec firmly on UK wine drinkers radar as Tesco claims a 200% sales lift.
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France tops the IWC awards for the 31st year running
IWC 2014 results announced
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World Cup wine
Sales of wine drop during World Cup tournament.
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