The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can set a minimum price for alcohol
On Wednesday the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish minimum alcohol pricing legislation created by Scotland did not break European law.
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Wine News Archive
Prosecco Bar to open in London
Prosecco House will be London’s first bar selling only Prosecco.
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Single bottle of wine sells at Charity Auction for $350,000
Most expensive bottle ever was sold at Carnivale du Vin, US chef Emeril Lagasse’s annual charity wine auction, on 4 November in New Orleans for US $350,000.
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St Emilion going enviro-mental
St Emilion Appellation and its satellites have decided that all producers from the 2019 vintage onwards must be environmentally friendly to use the St Emilion Appellation.
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Welsh government to introduce Minimum Pricing
The Welsh government is to introduce Minimum Pricing legislation for alcohol, but its not likely to be made into law for years.
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Faulty corks cause loss of 3000 cases of wine
Several batches of corks infected with paraffin, has cost a Washington winery nearly $3 million worth of sellable wine.
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Number of UK wine producers reaches a new high, with the Welsh growing strongly
The number of UK wine producers reaches a new high at 397, with the Welsh growing strongly to reach 25 producers.
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Amazon to close its Amazon Wine division in the US
The US grocery colossus is shutting its Amazon Wine business in the US, after concerns about the complexity of the different US states' laws.
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2017 shortfall in wine production
2017 wine production is down overall by 8% around the world. France, Italy and Spain, which produce half the world's wine, have been hit by severe frosts and fires.
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South African drought brings threat of lower production
South African drought continues, lower volumes of grapes will put further pressure on wine prices.
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Fires hit Galicia and California is still burning
Arsonists set Galicia on fire, while California still burns.
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Wineries in Catalonia instigate plans to leave the region
Cava producer Codorníu may move its head office from Catalonia to Rioja according to reports.
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Swedes have the best palates in the world
Sweden wins award for best palate, with France in the middle of the pack and Italy last.
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Blue wine, now blue fizz, but you’ll have to look fast
Scientist discovers blue cloud of gas escaping Champagne bottle when opened at a warmer temperature.
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Sparkling wine sales continue to climb
Sparkling wine sales grew by 9% in the last year.
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Fires rage across California in Napa and Sonoma
Fires are raging across California Napa and Sonoma counties destroying wineries and killing 31 people.
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US takes protectionist Canadian wine industry to the WTO
US takes protectionist Canadian wine industry to the WTO over unfair trading practices.
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Lafite releases first Chinese wine, as local producers struggle
Lafite releases first Chinese wine, as the local producers struggle.
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New wines and styles, as the trade gets ready for Christmas
This week saw the trade jockeying for position getting ready for Christmas, with a slew of new products being released by brands and retailers.
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Facebook allows users to ban alcohol ads
Facebook trial allows users to turn of alcohol and parenting ads.
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Forest fires taint wine, now scientist understands how
Scientists now understand how forest fires can make wines taste like ash.
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If you prefer corks you may be mentally deluded
In a recent study it was shown that there is a bias in the UK to wines under cork, even when served the same wine.
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Aldi launches Wine Advent calendar
Aldi launches an advent calendar with 24 miniatures for Christmas.
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New Terroir game for wine lovers
A new PC simulation game known as Terroir has been released this week. The game pits you as a vineyard owner growing, making and selling your wines.
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Wine Shops - the New Renaissance
Changing habits give Specialist wine merchants a leg up.
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The winners of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2017
Jamie Goode takes the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2017 for Best Book.
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The Robotic vineyard worker is underway with trial of Vine Scout
Vine Scout, the Robotic vineyard worker, has undergone further trials at Symington Family Estates.
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Laithwaites goes live on QVC
Laitwaites. a leading mail order wine company. is presenting its wines on QVC the shopping channel.
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The big boys are moving into premier French wine regions
Both Louis Jadot and E.Guigal have been snapping up properties in some of France's finest wine regions.
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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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Bolney Estate is the UK Wine Awards top winery 2017
The UK Wine Awards where held on Wednesday and the winner of the UK Vineyard of the Year went to the West Sussex Bolney Estate.
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Liv-Ex releases updated Right Bank classification based on 1855 criteria
Liv-Ex's biannual update of the right bank classification based on 1855 'left bank' criteria.
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Madeira from 1796 found in New Jersey Mansion
Several cases of 221 year old Madeira found, but people are worried it may not taste good.
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Waitrose launches mid priced bag in box format
Waitrose launches a mid priced bag in box wines with a top priced wine selling for the equivalent of £7.49/750ml
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The US Navy passes on Champagne for Barefoot Moscato to christen ships.
Moscato is the tipple of choice for chistening ships in the US while in the UK we are using...Whisky!
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International Wine Challenge Awards Dinner. The winner is...
The Wine Industry was dressed to the nines on Thursday night as the annual IWC Awards Dinner.
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English Wine Producers and UK Vintners Association combine
English Wine Producers and UK Vintners Association combine to form UK Wine Producers will represent wineries and vineyards of all sizes.
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New shape wine bottle will fit through your letterbox
Garcon the inventor of a flat wine bottle that can be mailed through a letterbox has been granted IP protection in 35 countries.
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China sets new 'Estate Wine' standard to help drive up quality
China has created a new 'Estate Wine' status and granted it to sixteen wineries.
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Mini heatwave in June saves English harvest
After the terrible frost in May that many thought would decimate the 2017 harvest, the mini heatwave in June may have saved the vintage.
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Greyfriars Vineyard open chalk wine cave
Friday 16th June saws the official opening of Greyfriars’ new chalk wine cave on the North Downs in Surrey.
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Retail sales growth slow as price rises following Brexit
Most wine suppliers have already passed on price hikes of 3-5% and more are planned. The rising prices appear to be limiting retail sales.
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Lidl looks to Eastern Europe for Value Wines
Lidl about to launch a range of Hungarian wines, as the search for value continues.
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Weak pound has seen Majestic supply unusual wines but has not helped profits
Majestic profits continue to fall as sales rise despite a move to more entry level wines from unusual regions.
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Rioja and Beaujolais think smaller is better
Rioja launches Single Vineyard wines while Beaujolais eyes up Premier Cru status.
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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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London Wine Week sees launch of new urban winery
Renegade Urban Winery launched this week in London.
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Bordeaux 2016 prices are up but volumes are down
Châteaux push prices higher but offer less wine for sale.
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Cape Town wines coming to you soon
South Africa launches a new Cape Town district pulling together 30 wineries from the town.
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The average price of wine in the UK rockets
The UK average price of wine has rocketed to £5.56 a bottle in the last three months.
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