The Old Vine Registry (OVR) has today launched the OVR Seal, a programme which allows registered producers to indicate their old-vine status to consumers via wine labels and digital marketing materials.
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Importer Modal Wines has unveiled its new Nuvo Nivo range, a collaboration built on long-term grower and winemaker relationships.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced the addition of historic Argentine producer Rutini Wines to its portfolio.
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William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has released its results for the year ending 31 December 2025, detailing a difficult year as challenging headwinds continue to prevail.
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Majestic has launched a significant refresh of its Italian offer, in an effort to become the leading high-street destination for the region.
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Sommelier Léonard Lievin and chef Aaron Blais – both from The Ritz Restaurant – have been announced as the winners of the Copa Jerez UK 2026.
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The Scottish government has announced its support for the #VATsTheProblem campaign, which aims to cut VAT on hospitality to 10%.
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Suntory Global Spirits has announced the release of a 35cl format across whisky brand Jim Beam’s core and flavour ranges, giving shoppers what it called a “more accessible way to purchase”.
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The Wine Society has launched its Book & Bottle Club as a podcast on Spotify, expanding the author interview series into a new format.
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Sustainability in Drinks (SID) has confirmed its lineup of speakers for 2026, with more than 60 experts from both the sustainability and drinks worlds coming together for a day of discussion, ideas and action.
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Vinarchy – the business formed out of the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers – has launched Vintelligence, an initiative designed to make aisles and menus easier to navigate for consumers.
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Estates in France’s largest winegrowing region Languedoc have had a busy harvest this August and September. The region’s trade body CIVL detailed that producers are reporting quality white grapes, a good overall red harvest and resilient vineyards thanks to a wet winter.
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Ewelme Hills estate, in the Chiltern Hills above Ewelme village in South Oxfordshire, is a farm and vineyard founded in 2014 by Lubov Chernukhin, a leading British businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor. And it's first release, an on-trade focused still rosé, bodes well for what is planned to follow – namely a range grounded, to use Chernukhin words, in "quality" and "luxury".
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Wine producer-wholesaler Boutinot has announced that David Sefton has been appointed MD of the Manchester headquartered business.
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Majestic has launched its first ever digital loyalty scheme, allowing customers to trade points for bottles of wine.
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Importer and wholesaler Liberty Wines has strengthened its Australian portfolio, adding four premium cool-climate and single-site wine producers to its range.
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Against a challenging backdrop for the country's wine industry, New Zealand wine exports climbed from 288.8 million to 306.2 million litres in the 12 months to June 2026, although value remained broadly flat at NZ$2.1bn.
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González Byass has promoted international business director Enrique Murillo (pictured) to the position of general manager (GM), replacing César Sánchez Moral.
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Catherine Jaën MW has joined Lea & Sandeman as head of buying as the independent London merchant continues to invest in its fine wine division.
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The Wine Society has unveiled a new Ex-Château programme, sourcing mature vintages directly from producers as it expands its fine wine service.
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