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NVV heralds new Netflix show set in Napa Valley

Published:  20 March, 2026

Napa Valley Vinters (NVV) has lauded a new Netflix series centred around the Napa Valley as “a rare opportunity to reach millions of viewers worldwide at a time when the wine industry is evolving and the market is changing”.

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Curious Vines launches Rioja Education Award with C.V.N.E and Hatch Mansfield

Published:  20 March, 2026

Curious Vines has partnered with northern Spanish producer CVNE and its agent Hatch Mansfield to launch a 2026 Rioja Education Award, aimed at women and non-binary professionals.

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Friday read: The rise of white Rioja

Published:  20 March, 2026

Exclamations of ¡Un vinazo! resounded into the evening at last week’s third annual edition of the ‘The Best of Rioja’ tasting held in London (9 March), with on-trend Rioja blanco stealing much of the limelight.

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Jack Daniel’s: Brand introduces enhanced on-trade support

Published:  19 March, 2026

Tennessee Whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has announced a number of initiatives including an event for UK bartenders and a trip to the producer’s Lynchburg, Tennessee home.

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Salcombe Gin distiller aims to triple in size over next five years

Published:  19 March, 2026

Salcombe Distilling Co. – the producers of Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light – has said it wants to triple in size over the next five years.

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Suntory produces first hydrogen-distilled whisky

Published:  18 March, 2026

Suntory Global Sprits has announced the successful production of the first-ever direct-fired hydrogen fuel-distilled spirit for whisky production at its Yamazaki Pilot Distillery in Japan.

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Wine GB announces new head of communications and marketing role

Published:  18 March, 2026

Kirsty Rushby has been appointed in the newly created role of head of communications and marketing for trade body Wine GB.

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Concha y Toro revenue increase driven by premium sales

Published:  17 March, 2026

Chilean wine heavyweight Viña Concha y Toro has seen its overall revenue increase by 1.7% for its 2025 financial year. When zooming in on the wine portion of its business this figure rises to 2.8%.

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Schenk Family becomes UK off-trade partner for Viña Santa Rita

Published:  17 March, 2026

Well-known Chilean wine producer Viña Santa Rita has announced a partnership with distributor Schenk Family, which will now sell its wines into the UK off-trade.

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Virgin Wines reports strong momentum into second half of the year

Published:  17 March, 2026

Leading online wine retailer Virgin Wines has announced that it is still on a positive track, with revenue for January and February up 12% year-on-year.

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Alcohol-free beer bumps premium lager in inflation basket

Published:  16 March, 2026

In the latest update to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) – the basket of goods the government uses to measure inflation – off-trade sales of alcohol-free beer have been added to the list for the first time.

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Brad Horne and Dan Kirby set to launch new podcast

Published:  16 March, 2026

Wine communicator Brad Horne and experienced wine industry figure Dan Kirby are set to launch a new podcast this week, ‘Second Press’.

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Salon discussion: Sustainability and the Italian Winescape

Published:  13 March, 2026

In partnership with the Real Italian Wine & Food Experience, part of the Wines Experience (WE) global series, by United Experience

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Sugrue South Downs dreams on

Published:  16 March, 2026

Twenty years after winemaker Dermot Sugrue planted his first Storrington Priory vines for what was to become Sugrue South Downs, this Sussex-rooted producer continues to forge ahead with much in the pipeline for 2026.

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Whisky investment platform sees 30% user growth

Published:  16 March, 2026

Still In Cask – a blockchain whisky investment platform – has reported a 30% increase in users year-on-year.

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Sotheby’s sees growth with strong engagement from younger generations

Published:  13 March, 2026

Auction house Sotheby’s has released its Wine & Spirits Market Report for 2025, detailing an overall growth in auction sales and a shift towards younger buyers.

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Economic outlook: UK shows no growth in January as hospitality takes a hit

Published:  13 March, 2026

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK showed no GDP growth in January 2026. During the month, ‘food and beverage activities’ fell a concerning 2.7%.

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Oxford Wine Company splits operations

Published:  12 March, 2026

Independent merchant The Oxford Wine Company has announced that it is splitting the retail and wholesale sides of its business into separate companies.

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Four fairs combine for inaugural WineMainz event

Published:  12 March, 2026

Germany is set to gain a fresh event for its domestic wine industry, with four existing wine fairs coinciding for the first ever WineMainz event this April.

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Flint Wines announces partnership with Kistler Vineyards

Published:  12 March, 2026

Independent London merchant Flint Wines has been named as the exclusive UK agent for Kistler Vineyards – a well-regarded Sonoma estate.

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