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Whisky industry urges tariff ‘reconciliation’

Published: 08 December, 2021

A consortium of businesses has called upon the governments of the US and UK to remove all tariffs affecting the transatlantic whisky trade.

New Zealand Winegrowers to embrace hybrid event model in 2022

Published: 08 December, 2021

Following the success of the inaugural virtual New Zealand Wine Week in 2021, New Zealand Winegrowers will expand the format to include a mixture of live events and digital shows in 2022, beginning on 8 February 2022 (NZT).

Bouncing Back Q&A: Sam Thackeray, MD, Enotria & Coe

Published: 08 December, 2021

Continuing our seasonal Bouncing Back Q&A series, Sam Thackery of Enotria & Coe takes stock of the challenges and lessons of 2021 and considers the path ahead for the trade.

London's Connaught triumphs as 'World’s Best Bar'

Published: 08 December, 2021

The Connaught Bar in Mayfair has for the second year running being awarded the title of World's Best Bar, in a ceremony which took place yesterday (7 December).

IWSR report: E-commerce to grow exponentially in three years

Published: 08 December, 2021

The total value of the e-commerce sector in headline markets is expected to grow at an unprecedented rate between 2022-2025, according to the IWSR.

31 Dover rebrands as SPIRIT.ED

Published: 07 December, 2021

Premium drinks company 31 Dover has changed its trading name to SPIRIT.ED.

Mondavi winery to release new vinous art collection via blockchain

Published: 07 December, 2021

One of California's leading wine brands is poised to launch a new series of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), each one representing a porcelain magnum of Napa red.

Boparan group achieves carbon neutral certification

Published: 07 December, 2021

Every brand owned and operated by the Boparan Restaurant Group has been certified as carbon neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain, after offsetting all their direct emissions.

South Africa celebrates 'small but high quality’ 2021 harvest

Published: 07 December, 2021

The South African wine industry has released a favourable crop estimate following the 2021 growing season.

Tuscan legend Andrea Franchetti passes away

Published: 07 December, 2021

The founder of much-loved Tuscan estate Tenuta di Trinoro has died.

Extra travel restrictions threaten Christmas

Published: 06 December, 2021

Additional travel restrictions to the UK are threatening to deal an additional blow to the hospitality and foodservice industries as the government grapples with the march of the Omicron Covid variant.

Bouncing back Q&A: Steve Finlan, CEO, The Wine Society

Published: 06 December, 2021

Over 50 million people in the UK have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, and yet Covid-19 continues to shape our lives and that of the drinks trade. The emergence of the Omicron variant has got the international community deeply concerned, while certain European nations have reintroduced lockdown measures. Nevertheless, the UK trade remains robust and resilient, but with Christmas looming it is not clear that we're out of the woods yet.

Leading canned wine range gains sponsorship with major Glasgow music venue

Published: 06 December, 2021

Wine brand Most Wanted Wines has recently made waves after signing an exclusive sponsorship deal with Glasgow’s leading music venue, the OVO Hydro.

Wine Australia looks to expand its reach through high-profile partnership

Published: 06 December, 2021

Wine Australia has recently announced a partnership between its own Australian Wine Connect platform and industry events organiser Vinexpo’s digital platform Vinexposium.

Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers announced for 2021

Published: 03 December, 2021

The New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has unveiled the recipients of its Fellows award, which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the New Zealand wine industry.

When in Rome raises £400k for future investment

Published: 03 December, 2021

When in Rome, the Stroud-based wine company, has hit its £400,000 Crowdcube funding target with the support of over 180 investors.

Ronan Sayburn and Aldi team-up to assuage fears of “choosing the wrong wine” at Christmas

Published: 03 December, 2021

Choosing the right wine at a dinner party is proving to be a worry for those hosting, new research from supermarket Aldi has found; which is why the supermarket has teamed up with leading sommelier Ronan Sayburn to create a dinner party pack curated from a list of its most premium winter wines.

Concerns over Christmas bookings for hospitality

Published: 03 December, 2021

Leading trade associations have raised concern about the impact that Covid-19 and the new variant Omicron is having on Christmas bookings for the sector.

Vagabond launches new AI somm subscription service

Published: 02 December, 2021

Independent hybrid retailer Vagabond has embraced the digital revolution with the unveiling of a new consumer-facing interface, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI).