High-quality Spanish wine, fresh produce and gourmet products will take centre stage at an event designed to enhance trade relations between the UK and Spain.
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Ridgeview has been named the Official English Sparkling Wine Supplier for the Goodwood Estate, with wines available at Goodwood Estate properties for the next three years.
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Vintage Wine Estates (VWE), a major US wine group, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to delist its common stock after failing to pay off US$60.5m in debt.
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Goedhuis Waddesdon has been named the main UK distribution partner for Penfolds, aiming to expand the distribution of the core Bins Collection, including wines from France and the US.
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Insurer Allianz Agrar anticipates paying German winemakers tens of millions of Euros in insurance claims this year following heavy frosts that destroyed many vineyards’ entire harvests.
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Leading distributor Fells has launched its Vinothèque programme, an initiative releasing small parcels of wine onto the market after an average cellaring period of three to five years in the UK.
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The AOC Alsace Grand Cru appellation has been extended to include a third terroir.
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Maison Ferrand has announced the complete acquisition of UK distributor Identity Drinks, finalising a process that began in 2017 when it acquired a 60% stake. This move marks the creation of Maison Ferrand UK, reflecting the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in the UK market.
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Jillian MacLean MBE, CEO and founder of leading bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for her contribution to the hospitality industry.
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The industry’s leading drinks charity has announced the arrival of five new members to its board of trustees, including names from The Glenturret Distillery and Treasury Wine Estates.
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English winemaker Gusbourne may soon have a new owner, as Lord Ashcroft, who holds a 67% stake in the company, announced he is exploring “various strategic options” for his shareholding.
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Treasury Wine Estates’ global wine brand Beaulieu Vineyard has announced a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Napa Valley winery, set to be completed in spring 2026.
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Plumpton College’s wine division has launched 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short specialised courses for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts looking to enhance their expertise.
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Champagne winegrowers and houses gathered at the Comité Champagne headquarters in Epernay to determine the conditions for this year's harvest.
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Wines from 13 counties were honoured with trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards, which awarded a record number of Gold medals.
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The latest company insolvency statistics reveal a 20% increase in accommodation and food service insolvencies over the year to May 2024, rising from 3,133 in the 12 months to May 2023 to 3,752 in the 12 months to May 2024. However, there was a 9% decrease in month-on-month insolvencies in May 2024.
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Wine association Grandes Pagos de España has announced the addition of two wineries, Losada Vinos de Finca and Alta Alella, to its membership.
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Wine Jobs UK, a leading independent job site for the drinks community, and The Drinks Trust, a charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce, have announced a strategic partnership to support career development in the drinks and hospitality sectors. The collaboration aims to address skills shortages in the industry and create more opportunities for job seekers.
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Visiting Sicily as part of the Duca di Salaparuta Group’s 200-year celebrations this month included a trip to their world-famous Florio cellars. This served as an apt reminder that Marsala is more than an ingredient in your tiramisu, more than a bottle of something strong in Granny’s drinking cabinet; this is a serious wine, with serious pairing potential. And, as such, perhaps it’s time to rediscover this under-appreciated gem.
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The trade was introduced to the newest vintage release of Henri Giraud this week, with the Aÿ Grand Cru Fût de Chêne MV19 becoming the latest cuvee to be added to the cannon of this little known, yet widely prized, Champagne house.
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