Applications are now open for UK teams for the national finals of Copa Jerez 2026. Chef-sommelier teams are invited to create and present a three-course meal paired with Sherry.
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Drinkaware, the leading UK charity for tackling alcohol-related harm, has launched a five-year strategy with a target of a two million reduction in ‘risky drinkers’ in the UK by 2030.
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In a well needed boost for the hospitality industry, data from hospitality technology firm Zonal can reveal that pub bookings are up 293% year-on-year when comparing today (17 June) with the same day last year.
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Enotria has added 11 new wineries for the launch of its 2026 list, spanning Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Australia, the USA and Chile.
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Leading South African producer DGB has entered into a “strategic distribution partnership” with North South Wines in the UK.
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Hampshire estate Exton Park has released its Blanc de Blancs 2013, claiming a first for the longest lees ageing from that vintage in the English sparkling wine firmament.
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A new drinks ordering platform has been launched for the on-trade, promising to remove many of the “costs and complexities” typically associated with selling into pubs, bars and restaurants.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines has significantly boosted its German portfolio with the addition of the Dr. Loosen and Villa Wolf wines, from the Mosel and Pfalz respectively.
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Canned Wine Group has announced its first ever head of sales, with Grant Allen being appointed to the new role at the premium canned and keg wine business.
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Marta Vidal has been elected as the new president of the Cava Designation of Origin for the next four years, the first woman to attain the position.
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Former Wines of South Africa (WoSA) UK team – Jo Wehring (pictured, left) and Claudia Pritchard (pictured, right) – have announced their next venture: a new marketing agency named WineWorks Studio.
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“Rosé is very difficult in some ways. Palates are very conditioned towards very lean, very dry rosés, and trying to challenge those ideas while also wanting to please your guests is a little bit tricky.”
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IWSR – the beverage alcohol insights firm – is predicting global alcohol consumption to continue declining until 2031, though recovering to around its 2025 levels by 2035.
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Applications are now open for Rioja Camp 2026, with trade professionals invited to enter themselves for one of 25 places.
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English wine producer The Heretics has announced that Emma Rice is set to join as in-house winemaker.
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With the Ultimate CEE Wine Fair 3.0 looming large on 16 June in London, Harpers is delighted to confirm that it will be hosting a ‘CEE Wines in the UK’ panel at the event.
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Well-loved specialist South American importer Condor Wines will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 15 June.
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Champagne Bollinger has announced that from 1 October 2026, Émilien Boutillat will be joining its team in the role of cellar master.
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Estelle Manor’s head of wine Zareh Mesrobyan won the 2026 UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge yesterday (8 June), following a hard-fought contest at London’s Dorchester hotel.
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Fine wine importer Armit Wines has revealed a new Burgundian producer on its portfolio – Domaine Capuano-Ferreri.
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