The most powerful wine brands for 2020
The most powerful wine brands for 2020 have been announced and it is a who’s who of the high-volume world of wine.
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UK drinks exports booming, with wine exports to the USA up 177% over 4 years
The UK’s food and drinks top exports are dominated by spirits, salmon and yes, even wine!
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Exports of French wine and spirits to the USA and UK soar over government induced market risks
Exports of French wine and spirits grew by 5.9% to the USA in 2019 as buyers purchased early before new tariffs started and by 4.4% in the UK over Brexit concerns.
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2022 Power Wine Brands
Wine Intelligence announces the 2022 power brands, with a return to normal service as Covid dissipates
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UK is top Chilean wine importer
UK is a key market for Chile wine producers, after strong growth and weak demand in China and USA.
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White Port and Tonic - the refreshing drink for 2021?
Taylor's launched their Chip Dry White Port with Tonic in a Ready to Drink can last month, now available in the UK, USA and Portugal.
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London Wine Fair 2025: Battle of the Bubbles
English fizz shines at London Wine Fair’s battle of the bubbles
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USA’s three tier system is under threat as Biden reviews threats to competition in wine
In July Biden signed an executive order requiring the Treasury Secretary, Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to assess threats to competition and barriers to a range of industries including wine.
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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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The Drinks Business Sauvignon Blanc Masters results shows its value and diversity
The Drinks Business Sauvignon Blanc Master results showed New Zealand was dominant in the awards, but other countries competed well in a range of categories including golds and master awards for the UK, USA Germany.
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California produced 10% less wine in 2019 and average price dropped
In California, volume was down in 2019 and so were prices, with the average price down 5%, except in premium regions such as Napa and Sonoma were prices held firm.
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Spanish Albariño sales continue to grow up 21% in volume.
Spanish Albariño from Rías Baixas DO grew in the UK by 21% in volume and 23.5% in value.
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New Zealand Pinot shines in the Drinks Business Pinot Masters
New Zealand Pinot Noir shows a clean set of heels to other Pinot Noir countries as it takes out more Gold and Masters awards than any country.
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Naked Wines invests in US wine making facilities
The UK's online retailer Naked Wines who has just expanded into Australia and the USA is to continue its global expansion by opening a winery in California and say they will invest £5.5 million in independent winemakers.
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Red, white and rose, but what about orange?
Orange wine is the hot new wine trend amongst sommeliers in the USA who are making it fashionable by putting it on their wine lists.
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Sotheby's auction house launches own label range of wines
Sotheby’s, the auction house best known for selling other peoples wines, is offering for sale a range of its own wines sourced from France and the USA.
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UK overtakes USA in purchasing Chilean wine
UK is the biggest importer of Chilean wine, again.
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2009 Bordeaux prices could rocket
Several wine merchants in the USA expect prices for the 2009 Bordeaux vintage to be high following the hype surrounding the vintage so far.
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US sparkling wine labelled Champagne destroyed
A shipment of more than 3,200 bottles of Andre sparkling wine made in California was seized and destroyed by Belgian customs authorities
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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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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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2020 a tough year for Australia, but 2021 show opportunities
2020 was a year of bush fires, drought, COVID and then the Chinese slapped a horrendous duty on Australian wine.
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Seltzers are growing fast in the USA and are being positioned as the drink for 2021 in the UK.
Hard seltzers are flavoured carbonated water with alcohol added and the category has seen huge growth in the US in the last year with brands now looking to launch in the UK in 2021.
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Wine that can no longer be sold to restaurants and pubs may be distilled
A billion litres of wine may need to be distilled as markets dry up around the world.
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The UK Wine Show, the world’s first wine podcast, is one of the best!
This week the Drinks Business announced what they consider to be the top wine podcasts in the world.
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Waitrose trial Growler FYO (Fill Your Own) in 2 more stores
UK supermarket Waitrose who has been trialling selling wine in a Fill Your Own bottle format has expanded the trial to two more stores after demand outstripped supply.
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Californian fires get under control
Californian fires get under control but the effects of the fire are yet to be felt in the wine regions.
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Wine Scholar Guild launches new Spanish wine course
Wine Scholar Guild has launched a new Spanish wine course, to accompany its French and Italian courses
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Majestic Wine plans store closures
Majestic Wines, the high street darling of the UK wine drinker, has announced this week that it plans on shutting stores and selling its wine retail business.
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GB wine export markets are slowly rising but which markets are top?
Of the 2.6 million bottles of GB wine sold in 2018 8% were exported. but the main export countries might surprise you.
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Roundup herbicides found in organic wines are considered unavoidable
Glyphosate, the chemical poison in Roundup has been detected in organic wines, in a new study of wines and beers from the US.
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Five billion boost for French wine exports to the USA
The EU has approved a €5bn French support package to speed up wine and spirits exports to the US before new tariffs hit. Exporters are racing against time to ship stocks during a 90-day suspension of duties.
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The Institute of Masters of Wine has 6 new members
The IMW has announced 6 new members from 6 different countries.
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WSET student numbers recover to the highest level ever despite Covid-19 and Chinese government ban
The latest WSET academic year for 2020/21 has seen 108,584 students undertake WSET courses, a new record despite Covid 19 and the Chinese government's blanket ban on all courses run in their country.
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WSET starts trading again in China, just in time for new CEO Michelle Brampton
WSET starts trading again in China, just in time for new CEO Michelle Brampton. In January 2021 WSET had to suspend all courses and exams in mainland China after falling foul of Chinese laws.
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Naked Wines share price drops by 44%
Naked Wines share price drops by 44% after they predicted falling sales in the coming year. The announcement has caused the shares to tumble in what has been typically classified as a fast growing but loss making business.
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And the top country for sparkling wines is...Italy
The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022 has announced their results and Italy won the most medals with 53 Gold and 129 Silver.
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World Alcohol Free Awards results
World Alcohol Free awards post results with a number of wines winning gold medals, including two that are available in the UK.
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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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CIA list of the world's biggest drinkers, where is the UK?
The American CIA tracks the worlds biggest drinkers, by how much they are drinking per capita. Where does the UK feature?
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WSET to launch Beer qualification in 2024
WSET to launch Beer qualification in 2024
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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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White wines are more popular than reds
Demand for sparkling wine has meant that white wines have overtaken red wines as the preferred tipple over red wines.
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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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Fine wine showing positive signs
Fine Wine Market Faces Continued Downturn but Shows Signs of Recovery
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Luxury wine brand Duckhorn up for sale
USA's luxury wine brand Duckhorn is up for sale to private equity firm Butterfly for US$1.95 billion.
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Has the reign of Pinot Grigio finally come to an end?
Short supply of Pinot Grigio forces price increases for this popular white wine
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Thresher employ chef to show they know about wine
Gordon Ramsay has become the face of wine chain Thresher. The Michelin-starred superchef and TV star will appear on posters in the stores’ windows alongside the strapline ‘Wines you can swear by’.
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UK poised to be top EU wine spenders
UK wine drinkers will spend more on still and sparkling wine than any other European country by 2010, according to new research.
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UK biggest importer of NZ wine
The UK takes more New Zealand wine than any other country.
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Nyetimber sparkles in International Wine & Spirit Competition
An amazing 96% of English wines were awarded medals in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition
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British set to be biggest wine spenders in Europe
UK drinkers are predicted to become the biggest European spenders on wine within the next three years.
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NZ wine bounty grows by 39%
New Zealand’s grape harvest has come in 39% bigger than last year.
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Champagne exports falling
Champagne shipments worldwide are falling as Champagne enters its most important trading period.
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IWSC announce Northern Hemisphere results
The International Wine & Spirit Competition has released the 2009 results for Northern Hemisphere wines.
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Going Brazilian in the UK
Its good news for Brazilian wine exports which are up 40% in the first half of 2011.
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A Rose by any other name.. Now its white Zinfandel - again
EU rules that White Zinfandel term still stands.
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With a quick change of rules, Organic Wine now exists.
New EU rules mean the term organic wine can now be used for wine made from organically grown grapes
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January Sales of 2 biggest wine suppliers
Two big wine suppliers get into financial trouble as 2013 begins
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Rioja has record-breaking sales
Sales of Rioja have broken a previous record set before the economic downturn, by selling 277 million litres in 2013.
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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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Its harvest time
Harvest time in the northern hemisphere with some regions picking early.
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US millennials now the biggest group in the largest wine drinking country
Millennials driving a surge in wine consumption in the United States.
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California exports value rise as volumes fall
California exports value rise as volumes fall, but exports to the UK are up despite currency headwinds.
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Donald Trump Sued for unfair competition
Competitors to Donald Trump have started to sue the Trump organisation for unfair competition associated with people currying favour with the President of the USA
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Bordeaux is gearing up to sell the 2016 vintages but where are the wines likely to go?
We take a look at the sales from Bordeaux exports in 2016. To work out where the 2016 vintage Bordeaux wines are likely to go.
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China now has the 2nd largest area under vine in the world
China has now the 2nd largest area under vine, one place behind Spain. France is now relegated to 3rd place.
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New Zealand Sauvingnon Blanc will become harder to find in 2018
The New Zealand vintage is down by 9% will hit exports and prices to the UK in late 2017 early 2018.
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Australia export growth soars by 10% in 2017
Australia export growth soars with exports to China up by 44%
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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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New Zealand wines thriving in the USA
New Zealand wines take on the US, with the Kiwi minnow now the 3rd biggest exporter by value.
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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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Wine Intelligence report on world's most powerful wine brands
Wine Intelligence's Global Wine Brand Power Index for 2018 has been released, giving the top brands in wine.
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The five most attractive wine markets for producers
Prowein the big trade show in Germany claims the five most attractive wine markets for producers does not include the UK.
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