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Effects of climate change highlighted by new World Atlas of Wine

Published: 20 September, 2019

Climate change has transformed wine production globally, according to the latest edition of the World Atlas of Wine.

UK drinks tax discriminates against women, finds research

Published: 20 September, 2019

The unequal distribution of duty on wine and beer is biased against women, according to research conducted on behalf of campaign group Wine Drinkers UK.

Leading Port figure Ian Symington passes away

Published: 19 September, 2019

Ian Symington, a leading figure in the Port trade for nearly 50 years, has passed away.

Miquel Hudin relaunches website with subscription model

Published: 19 September, 2019

Catalonia-based American wine writer Miquel Hudin has relaunched his website hudin.com as a subscriber-based portal.

Vinpro and Stellenbosh University revive experimental vineyards

Published: 19 September, 2019

Vinpro and Stellenbosch University (SU) have joined forces to drive the revival of its experimental vineyards with the aim of turning it into a “world-class site for practical skills transfer”.

GinKing wins US distribution with help from DIT

Published: 19 September, 2019

Surrey-based drinks producer GinKing has won a £90k export order from a US wine merchant.

Hallgarten expands SA portfolio with Mulderbosh Vineyards

Published: 19 September, 2019

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive on- and off-trade distributor across the UK for South Africa’s Mulderbosh Vineyards.

Mark Jarvis opens at Trade members club

Published: 19 September, 2019

Mark Jarvis of Holborn’s Anglo restaurant is to start a residency at Trade, the Soho-based members’ club for the hospitality industry.

Accolade adds Pinotage to Kumala range

Published: 19 September, 2019

Accolade Wines is to launch a Pinotage varietal under its South African wine brand Kumala later this month.

WSTA urges government to act on concerns of industry

Published: 19 September, 2019

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) used its 2019 Industry Summit as a platform to urge the government to act on the concerns of the industry, also highlighting the “lack of political leadership replaced by heavy handed political manoeuvring”.

Australia’s search for ‘future icons’

Published: 18 September, 2019

Australia’s new generation of icon wines will reflect a growing confidence in listening to the Aussie palate, drawing on tradition to inform the avant-garde.

Plumpton launches nationwide viticultural apprentice scheme

Published: 18 September, 2019

Plumpton College is looking for UK wine producers to take part in the pilot group for its first nationwide viticultural apprenticeship.

Pre-Christmas campaign for Cava

Published: 18 September, 2019

Cava is to get a big promotional push in the run up to Christmas, its regulatory body has announced.

Last-minute offer halts strike action at Diageo

Published: 18 September, 2019

Proposed strike action by workers at Diageo facilities in Scotland has been called off after management and unions reached a last-minute settlement.

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie reports ‘marked declining’ but ’well-balanced’ vintage

Published: 18 September, 2019

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie has reported a good start to the 2019 harvest with a well-balanced, but reduced, crop of grapes on the Pinot Grigio vines.

Santa Rita renews partnership with the IMW

Published: 18 September, 2019

Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has announced it will continue to form part of the Institute of Master of Wine’s (IMW) international supporter community for a further three years.

Organic sparkling wine DO move sparks new Cava rift

Published: 17 September, 2019

Corpinnat and Classic Penedès producers in Catalonia have joined forces in a bid to create the world’s first certified organic sparkling wine Denominación de Origen (DO-PDO).

Fuller’s invests £2m in all-day dining venue and cocktail bar

Published: 17 September, 2019

Fuller’s has invests nearly £2m in its latest development project – upgrading The Chamberlain Hotel on Minories.

Cider is Wine alliance gains momentum with new member

Published: 17 September, 2019

Cider is Wine, the new trade alliance that aims to create a “global cider category” made from 100% apples (or pears for perry) has gained a new member.

Solid BWS and pre-mixed performance boost grocery sales

Published: 17 September, 2019

Sales at UK supermarkets were up 2.2% in the last four weeks compared to the same period last year boosted not only by the August Bank Holiday heatwave but also by a solid BWS and pre-mixed alcoholic drinks performance, according to Nielsen.