Scotch leaders are currently holding a collective breath for the Supreme Court’s decision on whether or not to allow the Scottish government to introduce the long-contested 50p minimum unit price for alcohol.
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Rabobank’s Q3 Wine Report has revealed that global wine inventories are in the main “balanced to slightly tight”, while bulk wine prices for most varietals are “stable or rising”, with 2017 hail and frost damage in European vineyards likely to further impact on these continuing trends when set against a coming shortfall in this year’s northern vintage.
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Bibendum has added a selection of wines from artisan Italian producer, Masseria Li Veli, to its portfolio of premium wines.
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Buckingham Schenk has expanded its wine portfolio with a Malbec blend from Viñalba.
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Bibendum has revealed its 2017 portfolio, including a flow of wines from emerging markets such as Croatio, China and Turkey.
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Maison Louis Jadot has acquired Burgundian estate Domaine Prieur-Brunet in Santenay for an undisclosed sum.
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New research from Asda has shown the extent of consumers’ mystification around wine, with over a third of UK drinkers sticking to the same bottle of wine every time they shop.
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Champagne Warehouse has launched a dedicated arm to push the on-trade, wholesales and indies side of the business.
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A trio of English wine producers has secured listings with The Midcounties Co-operative Food as the retailer ramps up its regional products and staff training.
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Inviting consumers into the vineyard has proven a great marketing tactic for many wineries. Lisa Riley finds many pros and few cons in making an investment in wine tourism
America Amorim, whose family founded the Amorim natural cork empire, died on Thursday from unknown causes.
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Wines from Rioja has extended its festival reach with the launch of a new Rioja Terrace at two major UK festivals this summer – Citadel and Wilderness.
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It can be a positive move, but there are issues to be weighed up before buying direct. Lisa Riley reports
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Riojan winery Faustino has launched an innovation project to unite Spanish wine and gastronomy at home and in the UK.
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It’s still early days for the new merger between the two main bodies representing the interests of UK wine producers.
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The recent release of Pazos de Lusco Albarino from Riax Baixas, marking the eighth Spanish producer in Gonzalez Byass’s growing portfolio of wineries, reflects the “growing curiosity and recognition” for Spain’s varied styles among consumers.
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Bolney Wine Estate has secured a listing with John Lewis for its Blanc de Blancs 2011 (75cl), Blanc de Blancs 2010 (150cl) and the Cuvée Rosé 2014, making it the first English magnum available from the department store.
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The Wine Guild UK has appointed Viscount Thurso, Chairman of the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), as its new Chancellor.
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The two organisations responsible for representing the needs and interests of the UK wine industry are pooling their resources, it has been announced.
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Cheeky Young Wines Co, part of International Wine Shippers, has made its UK debut with the launch of a Prosecco.
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