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Chapel Down upgraded

Published:  23 July, 2008

After an ambitious refurbishment project lasting five months and representing an investment of 500,000, the new look Chapel Down winery and Fine Food store was re-opened to the public in time for the St George's Day weekend.

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Burge moves to Hatch

Published:  23 July, 2008

UK distributor Hatch Mansfield has taken on its first new producer in seven years, Barossa premium winemaker Grant Burge.

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Andrew Firth, Managing director, Playford Ros, North Yorkshire

Published:  23 July, 2008
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Brown Brothers honours Patricia

Published:  23 July, 2008

A new range from Australian wine producer Brown Brothers has been named in honour of the company's matriarch'.

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Primeur Penfolds

Published:  23 July, 2008

Penfolds is offering two special-release 2004 vintage wines en primeur': a Penfolds Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon and Bin 60A, a homage to the legendary Bin 60A.

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New MD at Goedhuis

Published:  23 July, 2008

After 24 years as managing director of Goedhuis & Company, Johnny Goedhuis is stepping down.

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Record numbers at LIWSF

Published:  23 July, 2008

LIWSF organiser Brintex is claiming its most successful event to date with a gross visitor attendance of 19,024.

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Bruichladdich posts profit

Published:  23 July, 2008

Bruichladdich, the single malt whisky producer formed in 2001, has announced an inaugural profit of 200,000 in 2004 . The profits were based on an export-led sales increase of 38%.

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Southern French generics pull together

Published:  23 July, 2008

A new strategy from the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL) and Oc Wines sees the generic activity for the UK market linked by a joint export campaign: South of France Wines.

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Foster's secures Southcorp UPDATE

Published:  23 July, 2008

Four months after first tableing a bid, the Foster's Group is now just a week away from assuming total control of Southcorp, having announced this week that it has acquired 92% of its Australian rival's shares.

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Playing the yield

Published:  23 July, 2008

If you think that in 2004 Champagne produced a maximum of 12,000kg/ha, or even 14,000kg/ha if the blocage is included (as it will be one day when, hey presto, it becomes AOC Champagne), then think again, because it was 23,000kg/ha (146.6hl/ha) according to press-house records.

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Constellation's Emu

Published:  23 July, 2008

Constellation Europe is launching a new brand from South Australia on the UK market, Four Emus.

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First MW of 2005 as Institute moves

Published:  23 July, 2008

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has named the first new MW of the year and has also announced that it has secured a new home.

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Threshers vindicated by Harpers debate research

Published:  23 July, 2008

Thresher Group's decision to concentrate on three-for-two discounts was vindicated last week after research produced for the Harpers debate at the LIWSF showed it is consumers' preferred discount mechanic.

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Midori on TV

Published:  23 July, 2008

Midori melon liqueur is running a TV advertising campaign for the first time in 15 years.

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Clarion Wines formed

Published:  23 July, 2008

A trio of John Armit employees has joined forces to set up a new independent wine merchant, Clarion Wines, selling to private, corporate and institutional buyers.

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Closure giants come face to face

Published:  23 July, 2008

The cork versus screwcap debate intensified at the LIWSF during
a Skalli & Rein-organised industry briefing titled New packaging opportunities for the wine industry'.

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Vinum bags Ferrari

Published:  23 July, 2008

Vinum, the Italian specialist, has taken the exclusive agency of Ferrari, Italy's most prestigious producer of metodo classico sparkling wine'.

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Bonnie boom

Published:  23 July, 2008

With a population of just 5 million, Scotland has at least two million fewer potential wine drinkers than the bustling streets of Greater London, and 45 million less than England as a whole. But despite the relatively small consumer base, its wine industry is thriving.

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Masterminding a Kiwi coup

Published:  23 July, 2008

Following an introduction by Harpers editor Christian Davis, Sam Harrop MW kicked off the Harpers New Zealand Pinot Noir Seminar by posing a question that has been vexing many in the wine industry.

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