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Nyetimber joins English wine industry optimism with expectations of vintage year

Published:  20 August, 2026

Nyetimber is expecting 2026 to be another vintage year – following 2025 – suggesting that its grapes will be of ‘distinctive quality’.

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Salford Distillery kicks off UK growth with DOMI Brands partnership

Published:  20 August, 2026

Salford Distillery has announced a partnership with ‘specialist commercial growth partner’ DOMI Brands which will support the producer’s next phase of expansion.

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Brixton Spirits and Brixton Distillery merge

Published:  20 August, 2026

South London’s Brixton Spirits and Brixton Distillery have announced the two businesses have merged to form a single entity. The combined business is set to be known as Brixton Spirits.

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Rathfinny expects excellent vintage after record-breaking summer

Published:  14 August, 2026

As harvest approaches, Rathfinny Wine Estate has reported encouraging signs of quality in its vineyards, with yields expected to be 30% higher than last year, and the fruit showing ‘exceptional promise’.

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SIBA: Rate of closure for UK breweries slows in first half of 2026

Published:  11 August, 2026

According to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) UK Brewery Tracker, the rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.

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Vagabond’s new Brighton site will be second beyond London

Published:  11 August, 2026

This autumn, Vagabond Wines is set to open a new location in Brighton’s Duke Street, its second bar outside London.

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Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival to return next week

Published:  10 August, 2026

Scotland’s largest whisky trail, Whisky Week, is set to return on 20 August, with more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh participating.

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Wine GB ‘optimistic’ about 2026 harvest after heatwave summer

Published:  07 August, 2026

Wine GB has said that it is “optimistic” about the size and quality of the UK harvest, in response to speculation about this year’s crop.

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Yalumba announces launch of 2026 Rare & Fine Collection

Published:  05 August, 2026

Barossa-based winery Yalumba has announced the global launch of its 2026 Rare & Fine Collection, led by The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, which will be available exclusively through The Wine Society in the UK from 19 August.

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Anishka Jelicich starts new role as New Zealand Winegrowers CEO

Published:  03 August, 2026

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced that Anishka Jelicich has begun her role as the trade body’s newest CEO.

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Domaine Lafage to inject €10 million following GICB acquistion

Published:  31 July, 2026

Roussillon producer Domaine Lafage has announced the acquisition of the Groupement Interproducteurs Collioure Banyuls (GICB) winegrowers’ organisaition, after the Perpignan court upheld the takeover earlier this week.

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Sicily begins its grape harvest for 2026 with positive outlook

Published:  29 July, 2026

The 2026 harvest has begun in Sicily with the picking of the earliest white grape varieties in the west of the island.

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GHF appointed brand development partner for blend producer Woven Whisky

Published:  29 July, 2026

Brand development agency GHF has announced that is has struck an agreement with Leith, Edinburgh-based Woven Whisky.

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Louis Roederer acquires Burgundy’s Domaine Pierre Damoy

Published:  28 July, 2026

Champagne House Louis Roederer has acquired Burgundy’s Domaine Pierre Damoy which will now form part of the ‘Roederer Collection’.

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Wine tourism: Rathfinny announces expansion of vineyard accommodation

Published:  27 July, 2026

Rathfinny Wine Estate has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its on-site guest accommodation, following unanimous approval from the South Downs National Park Authority.

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Champagne announces yield adjustment for 2026 harvest

Published:  23 July, 2026

This year’s marketable yield for champagne has been set at 8,800 kg/ha – the equivalent of about 252 million bottles* of wine.

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Vintae completes acquisition of Bodegas Riojanas

Published:  22 July, 2026

Spanish wine group Vintae has announced its formal acquisition of Bodegas Riojanas, following a court-approved business restructuring plan.

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Taylor's unveils game-changing lightweight bottle

Published:  22 July, 2026

Taylor's Port has introduced a redesigned bottle as part of a major sustainability drive - a vessel that is 24% lighter than its predecessor.

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Taylor’s releases first ever ‘Very, Very Old White Port’

Published:  14 July, 2026

Taylor’s Port has announced the release of its first ‘Very, Very Old White Port’ (VVOP White), which is crafted from white Ports that have been aged for more than 80 years in seasoned oak casks.

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Breaky Bottom Vineyard put up for sale in move to preserve legacy

Published:  13 July, 2026

Breaky Bottom Vineyard has been put on the market for £4,000,000 following founder Peter Hall’s death last October, in a move that looks to safeguard and continue his and his widow Christine’s pioneering work.

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