Bordeaux 2021 prices expected down on a mixed vintage
A survey of Merchants suggest 71% think volumes will be down on the 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur wines.
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UK producer Simpsons doubling down on still Chardonnay
The Kent based wine estate is planting 40ha of Chardonnay destined for still white wine production.
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Yellow Tail vineyard sale
Australian producer and the world's most recognisable wine brand is planning on selling their 7258ha of vineyards in Australia.
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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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Australian wine exports fall by 26%
Australian wine exports fall on the back of China tariffs, reduced vintages and international freight problems.
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LGBTQ+ wine Madame F launches in Sainsbury
Sainsburys has launched a £9 Rosé collaboration with the charity Queer Britain
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US bans the use of 'clean wine' on labels
The American Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has warned against the term for its misleading health benefits.
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London Wine Fair offers free stand to Wines of Ukraine
The London Wine Fair will have a free destination stand for Ukraine producers who are looking to diversify their sales away from Russia.
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UK hospitality bounces back, London flat
Hospitality sales are above pre-Covid levels but rampant inflation means there is still room to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Wine trade misperception over heavy glass
At a debate, wine trade admits it has been misleading drinkers into increasing their carbon footprint over heavy glass bottles.
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Top ten wine brands
Beer brands dominate the biggest UK supermarket brands, but what are the 10 biggest wine brands.
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Moët Hennessy launches Provence rosé in a flat plastic bottle
The bottle is made from plastic recovered from coastal areas, helping to reduce plastic waste.
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When in Rome launches a paper bottle
When in Rome Bag in Box brand has launched a paper bottle for wine.
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Georgian export wine market collapses
Georgian wines had a great year in 2021 but the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war will devastate exports.
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Chapel Down to sponsor English Cricket
Chapel Down hopes to add some fizz to the English Cricket team.
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France hit by heavy frost, putting this year's vintage at risk
The coldest night in April since 1947 years has caused wide spread frost throughout France
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England and Northern Ireland's deposit return systems reject glass
England and Northern Ireland's deposit return system scheme will not include glass bottles.
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Top Saint Émilion Chateaux walk away from 2022 reclassification
Châteaux Angélus, Cheval Blanc and Ausone have all said independently that they will not participate in the 2022 Saint Émilion reclassification.
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Banrock Station launches EcoSpirit format
Wine brand Banrock Station launches low waste reusable EcoSpirit format for restaurants and bars in Sydney, Australia
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Château Thenac Oligarch Eugene Shvidler sanctioned
Farr Vintners finally stops selling Château Thenac after Oligarch Eugene Shvidler was sanctioned by the UK government
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Judgement of Paris sale makes history
Judgement of Paris wine Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ historic 'SLV' Cabernet Sauvignon from 1973 sells for $12,300
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VAT rises to 20% in the UK for the hospitality trade this week
Reductions to the VAT rate have been used by the government to help the hospitality sector.
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Russian Oligarch wines still on sale in the UK
Dmitry Pumpyansky, owner of the Jura wine estate Domain Ganevat, has been sanctioned by the EU.
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London Wine Fair tickets go on sale
London Wine Fair takes place on the 7-9th June at Olympia in London with tickets going on sale this week. An early bird rate is available of £35 down from the normal £45.
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Tempranillo becomes Spain's most planted grape variety
Plantings of Airén have fallen 40% since 2000 while Tempranillo has grown by 70% in the same time period.
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Russian-owned wines continue to be sold in the UK
Farr Vintners and Majestic continue to sell Russian owned French wines in the UK
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Brits charged in New York over $100 million wine fraud
Two British men charged with defrauding people into investing nearly £100 million in loans that were claimed to be backed by wine.
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Russian wine industry snubbed by wine trade
Russian buyers have been blocked from Spanish wine fair, while Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships bans Russian entries
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New South Wales flooding as harvest season gets underway
Some of the worst flooding has hit Australia’s New South Wales region in 60 years, just as harvest gets underway.
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Naked Wines to improve carbon footprint
Naked Wines plan to reduce the weight of 3.5 million wine bottles, and ensure another 2.5 million do not get any heavier under its current contracts.
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New Zealand sign deep trade deal with the UK
The new UK/New Zealand trade deal will help remove technical barriers to trade, and minimise burdens from certification and labelling requirements.
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Bordeaux Negociants expand into selling Barolo
A group of Bordeaux negociants are expanding into selling Barolo. Eight negociants will be offering Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 2018 from March onwards.
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New Zealand harvest returns to normal volumes but who will pick it?
New Zealand harvest returns to normal volumes after a low production, but there are concerns about pickers during current Covid outbreak
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Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over sale of Château Miraval to Russian
He claims to have had a first right of refusal if Angelina Jolie wanted to sell her share in the winery, however she sold the winery to Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler.
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EU backs off cancer warning on wine labels
The EU has backed away from increased cancer risk warning labels on wine in a vote this week.
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Freixenet Copestick expands portfolio to NZ
Freixenet Copestick portfolio continues to expand with the purchase of New Zealand icon Wither hills.
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The Queen launches sparkling wine for Platinum Jubilee
The Queen has launched a sparkling wine in celebration of her platinum Jubilee, the sparkling wine is made from grapes sourced from Kent and West Sussex.
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Franciacorta sales rise around the world
Franciacorta, the premium traditional method Italian sparkling wine from Lombardy, has seen sales soar in Italy, the US, Switzerland and Germany.
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Hospitality industry braced for soaring inflation
A survey of by UK Hospitality expects inflation prices across the sector to increase by 11%.
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Australia’s wine sales down by AUS$1 billion in China after tariffs imposed
A year after China implemented swinging tariffs on Australian wine the effect resulted in 93% decline in sales to AUS$29 million, a drop amounting to almost AUS$1 billion.
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London Wine Fair moves date to June after Prowein muscles in on its week
London Wine Fair moves date to June after Prowein muscles in on its week.
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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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Freixenet Copestick purchases UK winery Bolney Wine Estate
Freixenet Copestick purchases UK winery Bolney Wine Estate
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UK hospitality hit by Omicron as Covid passports come into force
Hospitality trade is hit by Omicron Covid variant as Covid passports come into force and parties are cancelled.
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Malbec the top red grape in the UK for Christmas
In a recent survey by Virgin Wines, Malbec was identified as the top red wine this Christmas, followed by Merlot and Rioja.
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Majestic shuts Calais store
Majestic announces the closure of its Calais wine store with the loss of 20 staff.
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Brewer and wine retailer Adnams launches re-fillable wine, beer and gin
Southwold-based wine merchant Adnams has announced that it will offer new refillable wine, beer and gin bottles.
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UK Government increases Covid restrictions in the UK, as hospitality sector underperforms
From Monday 9th December working from home will be encouraged as the government tries to limit the spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron.
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Champagne approves new hybrid variety Voltis
Hybrid grape variety Voltis has been approved for use in Champagne vineyards.
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Robert Mondavi and Languedoc producer Aubert & Mathieu launch NFTs
NFTs come with wines and either the rights to attend events in the future or a copy of the picture of a wine bottle.
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