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Published: 23 October, 2024
Despite the still-popular image among consumers of Rioja as a ready-to-drink offer of easygoing charm, born of multi-regional blending and generous American oak, evolution in the region and its style is by no means a new-fangled thing. Finca Allende (the name means ‘further’) was arguably the most powerful precursor of the modern face of Rioja, bringing in single vineyard focus on terroir, coupled with the likes of new French oak and 100% Tempranillo in its top cuvée, as far back as the tail end of the last century.
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Published: 21 October, 2024
Andrew Catchpole speaks to champions of Rioja about the opportunities and challenges presented by such a diverse and dynamic region.
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Published: 17 October, 2024
While not without its challenges, the UK market continues to provide opportunities for the Mediterranean country’s offerings. By James Bayley.
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Published: 16 October, 2024
Amanda Barnes explores how Argentinian wine is evolving past the borders of its biggest-producing region to bear fruit further afield.
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Published: 15 October, 2024
The art of assemblage is being mined for new opportunities by Champagne houses looking to premiumise in a tough trading environment. Jo Gilbert reports.
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Published: 14 October, 2024
Jo Gilbert reflects on a new Prowein business report and online discussion looking at digitalisation in the wine sector.
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Published: 11 October, 2024
James Bayley finds the UK alcohol industry is, more than ever, taking the Portman Group’s guidelines on board when it comes to drinks labelling.
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Published: 10 October, 2024
James Bayley finds the Co-op’s new wine range delivers across the board with traditional favourites and new finds.
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Published: 09 October, 2024
Andrew Catchpole reports back from the insightful Spain Food Nation Summit session on Spanish wines.
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Published: 07 October, 2024
Crossover products are challenging the traditional roles of drinks, offering producers opportunities to attract new consumers. James Bayley reports.
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Published: 02 October, 2024
James Bayley digs deep into what makes a wine list tick.
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Published: 02 October, 2024
With costs up and margins squeezed, Andrew Catchpole assesses the pros and cons of sharing on smaller shipments of wine.
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Published: 27 September, 2024
Winemakers have entered a new era, with creativity and dynamism to the fore. But UK perceptions of the country’s wines need to catch up if consumers are to benefit. Andrew Catchpole reports.
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Published: 25 September, 2024
Jo Gilbert looks at how the biggest alcohol brands and social media platforms are banding together to tackle the rapidly developing world of online age-assurance systems.
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Published: 20 September, 2024
James Bayley delves into the latest data to get to the heart of the shifting trends across the wine trade in the UK.
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Published: 16 September, 2024
Chile’s ‘could-be’ flagship is coming of age, but debate still surrounds its role in the country’s wider portfolio. Andrew Catchpole dips in.
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Published: 13 September, 2024
James Bayley reports on how the online retailer is constantly evolving its wine offer to stay in line with consumer expectations.
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Published: 13 September, 2024
James Bayley addresses the evolving role of generic wine bodies, from trade agreements to tailored tastings.
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Published: 09 September, 2024
Ten years on from the founding of both Club Soda and Seedlip, Jo Gilbert takes the temperature of the game-changing low & no category.
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Published: 02 September, 2024
A recent ‘state of play’ forum with the London mayor’s office opened the floor to the hospitality sector, giving business owners the opportunity to voice their best and worst-case scenarios when it comes to city-wide reform. Jo Gilbert reports.
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