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Brexit causes wine prices to rise

Published: 27 September, 2018

The average price of a bottle of wine has risen by almost 30p since the UK vote to leave the European Union (EU), according to new research.

WSET appoints new principal

Published: 27 September, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has appointed a new principal following Jim Gore’s departure last month.

Scotch whisky marks today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

Published: 27 September, 2018

Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

Chablis harvest is hailed best in 20 years

Published: 26 September, 2018

The Chablis harvest of 2018 is the best in 20 years, Louis Moreau, president of the Chablis Commission has announced.

Paul Symington to step down as chair

Published: 26 September, 2018

Paul Symington is stepping down as chairman of Symington Family Estates at the end of this year following a 40-year career in the family business.

Scottish gin exports set for boost with botanical library

Published: 26 September, 2018

Scottish gin exports are set for a boost with the launch of a botanical library from distillation experts from Heriot-Watt University.

London’s first vegan Winefulness event launches

Published: 26 September, 2018

London’s first vegan Winefulness event is to take place in the capital as retailers ramp up their vegan wine offerings.

Accolade Wines launches first Echo Falls Prosecco - ProsEcho Falls

Published: 25 September, 2018

Accolade Wines has taken its Echo Falls brand into the Prosecco sector for the first time with the launch of ProsEcho Falls.

Usain Bolt London restaurant to offer 150 rums and dedicated rum bar

Published: 25 September, 2018

Usain Bolt’s restaurant, Tracks & Records, which is set to open in London next month, will boast over 150 rums – 100 of which are Jamaican.

Moldovan producers turn focus on UK

Published: 25 September, 2018

Moldovan producers will showcase their wines in London at the first tasting with wine specialist importer, Novus BH Magister.

Bibendum launches training course on sustainable wine

Published: 25 September, 2018

Bibendum is launching a new one-day training course to help customers learn more about sustainable winemaking processes.

Growth in number of new Oregon wineries nearly doubles

Published: 24 September, 2018

The number of new wineries that opened in the US state of Oregon last year nearly doubled compared to the previous year.

UN recognises Pernod Ricard for sustainability

Published: 24 September, 2018

Pernod Ricard has been recognised as a Global Compact LEAD company, for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Piper Heidsieck appoints new Chef de Cave

Published: 24 September, 2018

Piper Heidsieck has appointed Émilien Boutillat as its new Chef de Cave.

Sea Aged Wine expands to the Canary Islands

Published: 24 September, 2018

Sea Aged Wine, the company that ages wine in seawater tanks, is expanding to the Canary Islands.

Brexit blamed for fall in prosecco sales

Published: 21 September, 2018

Exports to the UK of Prosecco have fallen for the first time in 10 years, Coldiretti has revealed.

South African producers thirst for English fizz

Published: 21 September, 2018

Two prominent South African wine estates are adding to the roster of overseas interest in English winemaking with plans to produce sparkling wine in the UK, Harpers has learned.