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WSET in new partnership with IOH

Published: 25 September, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Institute of Hospitality are to run the Academy of Food & Wine Service as a joint venture, it has been announced.

Small harvest in Sicily promises high-quality wine

Published: 25 September, 2019

The 2019 grape harvest in Sicily is down by as much as 30% on average when measured against typical recent volumes, according to the initial report from the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilia DOC Wines.

Chapel Down adds gin-making experience to its London venue

Published: 24 September, 2019

English fizz producer Chapel Down continues to expand its footprint in the gin category with a new range of gin-based experiences at its new London venue.

New Zealand winemakers prep for bicentenary celebrations

Published: 24 September, 2019

Not many wine regions can claim to know exactly when the first vine was planted in their country.

Esporão adds Vinho Verde to its growing roll call

Published: 24 September, 2019

Leading Portuguese producer Herdade do Esporão is adding Vinho Verde to its growing portfolio of regions with the purchase of historic winery Quinta do Ameal.

‘Seriously jammy’ proposition helps drive premium Accolade growth

Published: 24 September, 2019

Accolade Wines has reported “significant growth” for its mainstream premium brands, positioned at £6 to £10 in the UK market.

Borough Wines restructures as specialist wine on tap wholesaler

Published: 23 September, 2019

Recently troubled merchant Borough Wines is back in the game, with new investment from its on-going backers, a strengthened operations team and the opening of a new kegging facility swinging the focus onto sustainable wine on tap delivery for wholesale clients.

Wines of Hungary turns spotlight on Blaufränkisch

Published: 23 September, 2019

Wines of Hungary UK is turning the spotlight on Blaufränkisch at its Blue of the Danube tasting taking place next month.

Nyetimber Releases second vintage of its 1086 prestige cuvée

Published: 23 September, 2019

Nyetimber has today released the 2010 vintage of its prestige cuvée, 1086, marking the second release of 1086 following the 2009 vintage launched last year.

On-trade sector confidence dips to two-year low

Published: 23 September, 2019

Business confidence among the leaders of Britain’s pub and restaurant groups has taken a hit amid fears about the long-term impact of Brexit, pushing market optimism to its lowest ebb for two years, according to the latest quarterly Business Confidence Survey from CGA.

Yalumba man wins Viticulturist of Year award

Published: 23 September, 2019

Nick Dry, nursery manager and viticulturist at Yalumba, won the Viticulturist of the Year award at the Gourmet Traveller WINE award dinner in Sydney last night.

Friday read: Maxime's push to simplify German wine classification

Published: 20 September, 2019

In anticipation of the biggest reforms to German wine law in almost 50 years, Rheinhessen vintners are calling for a simpler approach to Germany’s baffling wine classification systems.

Australian Wine Research Institute in global hunt for new boss

Published: 20 September, 2019

The Adelaide-based Australian Wine Research Institute is looking for new managing director to replace Dan Johnson, who is leaving the organisation.

Off-Piste unveils new partnership with Piccini

Published: 20 September, 2019

Cheltenham-based importer Off-Piste Wines has become the exclusive representative for Italian producer Piccini in the UK multiple off-trade.

Effects of climate change highlighted by new World Atlas of Wine

Published: 20 September, 2019

Climate change has transformed wine production globally, according to the latest edition of the World Atlas of Wine.

UK drinks tax discriminates against women, finds research

Published: 20 September, 2019

The unequal distribution of duty on wine and beer is biased against women, according to research conducted on behalf of campaign group Wine Drinkers UK.

Leading Port figure Ian Symington passes away

Published: 19 September, 2019

Ian Symington, a leading figure in the Port trade for nearly 50 years, has passed away.

Miquel Hudin relaunches website with subscription model

Published: 19 September, 2019

Catalonia-based American wine writer Miquel Hudin has relaunched his website hudin.com as a subscriber-based portal.

Vinpro and Stellenbosh University revive experimental vineyards

Published: 19 September, 2019

Vinpro and Stellenbosch University (SU) have joined forces to drive the revival of its experimental vineyards with the aim of turning it into a “world-class site for practical skills transfer”.