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Brexit: In or Out?

Published:  18 May, 2016

With the latest update of the Financial Times Brexit poll tracker standing at 46% 'stay' and 44% 'leave', the June 23 referendum as to whether Britain should part company with the European Union would appear to remain too close to call. 

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Hattingley's Simon Robinson steps up to the helm of English Wine Producers

Published:  11 May, 2016

Simon Robinson, owner of Hattingley Vineyards in Hampshire, has been appointed Chairman of marketing organisation the English Wine Producers (EWP).

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LWF: Lanchester adds Vintrigue to its wines

Published:  06 May, 2016

Bringing together elements of craft beer-style presentation and carbon neutral supply, Lanchester Wines launched its Vintrigue range of wines at London Wine Fair.

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LWF: Carson Calling

Published:  06 May, 2016

The official launch of Carson Wines at the London Wine Fair saw the roll out of new additions to Christopher Carson's growing agency business

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Zonin takes 'Jefferson's Dream' Virginian Italian varieties on tour

Published:  29 April, 2016

Italian winemaking group Zonin Family Estates has taken a novel approach to promoting its Barboursville Vineyards wines from Virginia with a country-hopping series of sommelier blind tasting challenges comparing Italian varietals grown in the US and Italy.

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Louis Latour 1932-2016: Burgundy's maverick negociant and wine producer

Published:  07 April, 2016

Louis Latour, Burgundy's maverick negociant and wine producer, is remembered as a man with a passion and a history

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Q&A: Natsuki Kikuya, sake samurai, sommelier and educator from the Museum of Sake

Published:  03 March, 2016

Natsuki Kikuya, sake samurai, sommelier and educator from the Museum of Sake, talks to Anne Greenhous about cup sake and the opening of a pop-up cup sake bar curated for The Hoxton, London.

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Alex Hunt: California now providing great value in comparison with France

Published:  03 March, 2016

Berkmann Wine Cellars has made a new push for Californian Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, while launching an audacious challenge against the prices of wine made from the same grape varieties in Burgundy and Bordeaux in France

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Enotria&Coe targets premium on trade with merged portfolio

Published:  01 March, 2016

At the inaugural launch of the Enotria&Coe portfolio, CEO Troy Christensen set out his vision for the newly merged business and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Expressing a love of lava

Published:  26 February, 2016

There's been an eruption of interest in volcanic wines and to prove it the Institute of Masters of Wine recently held a seminar/tasting specifically devoted to them. 

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A second helping of Vinisud reflects on the wines to the fore at this year's show

Published:  25 February, 2016

Vinisud 2016 revealed a fresh focus on old vines and varietes 

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It's the person, stupid

Published:  25 February, 2016

It's about time we considered the customer and put their preferences first, rather than treating them as an inconvenient obstacle to a perfect wine and food pairing

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Lidl UK buyer Ben Hulme takes up international position

Published:  22 February, 2016

Ben Hulme, BWS buyer for Lidl UK, has been appointed Head of Wine for Lidl International, with immediate effect.

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Southern Spotlight

Published:  22 February, 2016

Vinisud to become an annual event as pan-Mediterranean focus pays dividends for organisers and exhibitors. 

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Morrisons rap suppliers for lack of collaboration in brand development

Published:  19 February, 2016

The Morrisons wine team is putting out clear messages to suppliers for 2016 and 2017, saying that the team wants to develop a collaborative approach with suppliers and brand developers, to ensure that those suppliers bring out products that suit the supermarket's specific needs.

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Canada joins Bibendum-PLB portfolio

Published:  18 February, 2016

Two new Canadian agencies, Stratus Vineyards and Norman Hardie, have been added to the Bibendum-PLB portfolio, representing the company's first foray into the country's wines.

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MMD adds California wines

Published:  18 February, 2016

Maisons Marques et Domaines has extended its California portfolio with the addition of the still wines of Roederer Estate, comprising Domaine Anderson and Carpe Diem, for distribution in the UK.

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Inverarity Morton seals deal with Edinburgh Whisky

Published:  18 February, 2016

Scotland's Edinburgh Whisky, one the newest additions to the whisky scene, has signed a deal with Inverarity Morton, which now becomes the exclusive on-trade distributor throughout the UK

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Opinion: New Zealand's Sauvignon addiction - a dangerous thing?

Published:  15 January, 2016

With plantings of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc reaching saturation point and New Zealand heavily reliant on its lead variety, James Lawrence argues that the country must necessarily evolve its offer

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New Zealand's Sauvignon addiction - a dangerous thing?

Published:  15 January, 2016

Opinion: James Lawrence argues that New Zealand must evolve beyond its one grape gamble

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