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English wines rake in record number of IWC 2016 golds

Published:  11 May, 2016

English wines continue to go from strength to strength and at this weeks English Wine Producers tasting 120 medals were awarded by the International Wine Challenge 2016.

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The Wine Show's Amelia Singer prepares to take the stage for Skin Côntact LIVE concert

Published:  11 May, 2016

For a second year in a row the wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact will be taking to the stage this week in an effort raise aid as part of Comic Relief.

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Supermarkets sweep over 300 IWC medals

Published:  11 May, 2016

The consumer is the real winner as indicated by the number of medal winning wines on supermarket shelves. The International Wine Challenge awarded 317 medals to supermarket own-brand wines, with 28 of the wines taking home golds.

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IWC 2016: France awarded most IWC gold medals for 2016

Published:  11 May, 2016

France was awarded a total of 130 gold medals, with Champagne alone capturing 50 golds, making it the most awarded country at the 2016 International Wine Challenge.

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The Champagne Academy celebrates 60 years and unveils its 2016 course programme

Published:  11 May, 2016
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Hattingley's Simon Robinson steps up to the helm of English Wine Producers

Published:  11 May, 2016

Simon Robinson, owner of Hattingley Vineyards in Hampshire, has been appointed Chairman of marketing organisation the English Wine Producers (EWP).

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Graham's expands Vintage Port Bond to be available to purchase as an individual bottle

Published:  10 May, 2016

Symington Family Estates famed port brand Graham's, will now offer single bottles of vintage port for sale during the year that it is harvested following the success of the Vintage Port Bond case offering last year.

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Alistair Cooper reveals his muscial heroes and embarassing moments ahead of Skin Côntact concert

Published:  10 May, 2016

For a second year in a row the wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact will be taking to the stage this week in an effort raise aid as part of Comic Relief.

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Gruppo Campari Q1 results dampened by currency effects

Published:  10 May, 2016

Gruppo Campari results released yesterday show net sales remained flat at €327.4m for the first quarter of 2016, with organic growth offset by a negative exchange rate effects.

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English wines shine at annual tasting

Published:  10 May, 2016

At yesterday's English Wine Producers trade tasting thirty-five producers exhibited making it the largest tasting for the EWP to date.

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Sophie McLean takes the stage for Skin Côntact LIVE AGAIN

Published:  10 May, 2016

For a second year in a row the wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact will be taking to the stage this week in an effort raise aid as part of Comic Relief.

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Copestick Murray's 2015 financial results deliver 'best ever year'

Published:  09 May, 2016

Copestick Murray has posted its 'best ever year' with sales and profit for its year-end financial results setting records for the company.

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Simpsons Wine Estate awarded government grant ahead of first harvest

Published:  09 May, 2016

Ruth and Charles Simpson, the owners of Simpsons Wine Estates in Kent, were awarded a Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) rant, which is growth programme that provides grant funding to encourage development.

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Kantar Worldpanel: It is the 'golden' age of groceries for consumers, but not for retailers

Published:  09 May, 2016

The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel released last week show all major supermarkets posted a slowdown in their rate of growth, but consumers are saving more than ever.

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LWF: WSTA's chief warns of uncertainty ahead for trade

Published:  09 May, 2016

At the London Wine Fair 2016 held last week at Kensington Olympia, chief executive officer of the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) warned the trade may face some challenges in the year ahead following the Chief Medical Officer's revised guidelines for alcohol consumption.

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Gilbert's Grape: Surviving the LWF

Published:  09 May, 2016

The world of wine and spirits can be a minefield for newcomers. So Harpers senior reporter and wine newbie Jo Gilbert has decided to give a straight-talking account of what it's like to be a wannabe wino in an experts' industry.

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LWF: UK wine market niche trends

Published:  06 May, 2016

Masculine wines, sophisticated rosés and fruit-flavoured sparkling offerings have put themselves on the map as emerging trends, which will continue to gain traction over the course of the next few years.

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Vestal Vodka partnership to drive growth in the UK and abroad

Published:  06 May, 2016

Drinks industry guru, Dave Steward, has partnered with Vestal Vodka to drive growth in the UK's most competitive spirits category.

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LWF: Lanchester adds Vintrigue to its wines

Published:  06 May, 2016

Bringing together elements of craft beer-style presentation and carbon neutral supply, Lanchester Wines launched its Vintrigue range of wines at London Wine Fair.

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LWF: Carson Calling

Published:  06 May, 2016

The official launch of Carson Wines at the London Wine Fair saw the roll out of new additions to Christopher Carson's growing agency business

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