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Oxford Landing clinches official wine partnership with the British & Irish Lions

Published:  02 September, 2024

South Australian family-owned winery Oxford Landing has been announced as the Official Wine Partner for The British & Irish Lions for their upcoming Lions tour to Australia.

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Pernod Ricard forecasts return to growth in 2025 following wine sale

Published:  29 August, 2024

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has forecasted that its sales will grow again next year after suffering a post-pandemic slump.

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Langham takes its low intervention revolution to Liberty

Published:  12 August, 2024

Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate and distributor Liberty Wines have joined forces in an exclusive partnership which will see the latter distribute the former’s portfolio of low intervention, pro-oxidative wines. 

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Winemakers react to Hungary’s hottest July

Published:  09 August, 2024

Hungary is grappling with its hottest July on record, prompting winemakers to commence grape harvesting in early August – nearly a month ahead of the usual schedule. According to the National Meteorological Service, this July was the warmest in Hungary since temperature records began in 1901.

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Babich Wines to boost Sauvignon Blanc production with new Marlborough vineyard

Published:  02 August, 2024

Babich Wines, a family-owned winery in New Zealand, is expanding its Sauvignon Blanc production by partnering with Craigmore Sustainables to develop a new vineyard in Marlborough.

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Adrian Bridge calls for market reforms in Port industry

Published:  29 July, 2024

Adrian Bridge (pictured), CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, has his say on a so-called “social catastrophe” for winegrowers in the Douro region.

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Insurers expect major payouts after severe frosts hit German vineyards

Published:  24 July, 2024

Insurer Allianz Agrar anticipates paying German winemakers tens of millions of Euros in insurance claims this year following heavy frosts that destroyed many vineyards’ entire harvests.

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AOC Alsace Grand Cru appellation now includes Grand Cru Vorbourg

Published:  24 July, 2024

The AOC Alsace Grand Cru appellation has been extended to include a third terroir. 

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Gusbourne explores potential sale

Published:  23 July, 2024

English winemaker Gusbourne may soon have a new owner, as Lord Ashcroft, who holds a 67% stake in the company, announced he is exploring “various strategic options” for his shareholding. 

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Beaulieu Vineyard announces major renovation

Published:  22 July, 2024

Treasury Wine Estates’ global wine brand Beaulieu Vineyard has announced a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Napa Valley winery, set to be completed in spring 2026.

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Champagne prepares for upcoming harvest

Published:  22 July, 2024

Champagne winegrowers and houses gathered at the Comité Champagne headquarters in Epernay to determine the conditions for this year's harvest.

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Record number of gold medals at WineGB awards

Published:  22 July, 2024

Wines from 13 counties were honoured with trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards, which awarded a record number of Gold medals.

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Losada and Alta Alella join Grandes Pagos de España

Published:  19 July, 2024

Wine association Grandes Pagos de España has announced the addition of two wineries, Losada Vinos de Finca and Alta Alella, to its membership.

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Henri Giraud MV19 tasting reveals hidden depths in Champagne

Published:  18 July, 2024

The trade was introduced to the newest vintage release of Henri Giraud this week, with the Aÿ Grand Cru Fût de Chêne MV19 becoming the latest cuvee to be added to the cannon of this little known, yet widely prized, Champagne house.

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Pernod Ricard wines to join Accolade at Holdco

Published:  17 July, 2024

Pernod Ricard has confirmed the signing of the much anticipated agreement to sell a majority of its wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco (AWL), the consortium which owns Accolade.

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Denbies attains B Corp status

Published:  16 July, 2024

Denbies Wine Estate has achieved B Corp certification, being scored highest for its sector in the UK.

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Carbon enrichment project maps impact of CO2 increases by 2050

Published:  15 July, 2024

The results of a fascinating carbon enrichment project have been revealed in the Rheingau area of Germany, where vineyards are being tested with levels of CO2 which are 20% higher than the current global average – and mimic where global atmospheric concentration will be by the middle of the century.

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New Vinho Verde project sharpens Alvarinho focus

Published:  15 July, 2024

Portuguese winemaker Luis Cerdeira has left his family’s renowned Soalheiro wine company to establish a new Vinho Verde wine project with his son Manuel, a Plumpton College graduate.

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Viña Undurraga acquires VFC Wines, expanding global presence

Published:  08 July, 2024

Chile’s Viña Undurraga has announced the acquisition of VFC Wines, the company that controls both Viña Bouchon and Viña Bisquertt. The move further strengthens Viña Undurraga’s position in the global market and diversifies its portfolio of premium wines.

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Penfolds awards AU$200,000 in inaugural Evermore Grant Programme

Published:  08 July, 2024

Penfolds has announced the recipients of the inaugural Penfolds Evermore Grant Programme. Four recipients in Australia have been selected for their projects contributing to community and culture and will share in AU$200,000 of funding. 

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