First Saint-Émilion Chardonnay releaesd
Published: 30 November, 2020
The first official vintage of Chardonnay wines produced in Saint-Émilion has been released.
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At least 50k sites to be shut or unviable under new tiers
Published: 30 November, 2020
More than 50,000 of England’s licensed premises will be unable to trade under the government’s tough new tiered restrictions coming into place this week, according to research for the latest edition of the Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.
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BBR return to form with highest operating profits since 2010
Published: 26 November, 2020
Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has posted strong results, showing the family-owned business in growth for FY20 and “solid” half-year results for FY21.
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Lockdown will end in Tiers (2 and 3 for most of England)
Published: 26 November, 2020
The end of lockdown will bring little relief for England’s hospitality sector, which is returning to the rule of alcohol “only to be served with substantial meals” or stricter for most of the country.
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BAME in Hospitality survey to help drive change
Published: 26 November, 2020
BAME in Hospitality and CPL Learning are calling on members of the trade to complete an Inside Hospitality Survey, as part of a strategy to “measure, track and make incremental changes”.
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Wine industry falling behind other sectors on creating a global sustainable standard
Published: 26 November, 2020
A global framework used by other sectors like palm oil, mining, textiles and even golfing is needed to build best practice for the wine industry, some of the world’s leading experts in environmental management have said.
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WSTA webinar to offer indies “essential” advice on 1 January trading preparations
Published: 26 November, 2020
Fine wine and independent merchants are being invited to attend a free ‘Essential Preparations for 1 January Trading’ webinar hosted by the Wine & Spirit Association (WSTA) on 2 December.
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New Zealand wine exports reach NZ$2 billion
Published: 26 November, 2020
International demand for New Zealand wine has surged over the past decade, with total export value now reaching a record-breaking NZ$2 billion in 2020.
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Miles Beale: Trade deal will be within the week or not at all
Published: 25 November, 2020
Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) chief executive Miles Beale has said that the UK is likely to get ‘something or nothing’ in terms of a trade deal over the coming week, while insisting that a ‘deal is still better than no deal at all’.
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Liv-ex prepares for skyrocketing cost of Brexit transition
Published: 25 November, 2020
Liv-ex is predicting that the number of ‘steps’ involved in transferring wine between the UK and the EU will more than double post-January, with associated costs forecasted to rise exponentially.
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Cheer from Chapel Down as sales hit one million bottles
Published: 25 November, 2020
Kent-based Chapel Down has hit a new high, with 2020 sales passing the one million bottle mark in October this year.
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Shaken Not Broken fund urges support against £717m lost Christmas bookings
Published: 25 November, 2020
With a £717m estimated loss in Christmas party bookings due to Covid-19, Campari UK and The Drinks Trust are calling on businesses to donate 5% of their annual party fund to support on-trade staff.
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Sommlight series and crush playlist launched by Washington Wine
Published: 25 November, 2020
In moves to spread some cheer around the industry, Washington Wine has launched a new digital series called Sommlight, complete with dedicated website featuring stories from leading trade lights.
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South Australia targets emerging Asian markets following China uncertainty
Published: 24 November, 2020
A South Australian program has been launched to help open up access to markets in Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and India in the wake of continued uncertainty around shipments to China.
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MMD ultra marathon fundraiser to raise support for California fires
Published: 24 November, 2020
Maisons Marques et Domaines (MMD) is embarking on a collaborative Ultra Marathon in order to raise funds in support of the US wineries affected by this year’s devastating wildfires.
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Spivey joins TWS Creative
Published: 24 November, 2020
Wine Car Boot founder Ruth Spivey is to join TWS Creative, the team behind The Wine Show.
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Return to tougher Tier system brings limited cheer for hospitality
Published: 24 November, 2020
The news yesterday (23 November) that England will return to a three-tier system post lockdown has highlighted the ongoing struggle faced by pubs, bars and restaurants.
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Calls for government to set out budgetary plans and provide businesses with certainty
Published: 24 November, 2020
The lack of certainty on key budgetary announcements is creating untenable instability for businesses, leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has said, adding calls for the government to announce full budgetary plans sooner rather than later.
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Supply chains a priority post-Covid, research finds
Published: 24 November, 2020
Reconfiguring supply chains will be a key objective for businesses as they emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, a new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has revealed.
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Beaujolais Nouveau producers ‘forced’ to make hand sanitiser
Published: 23 November, 2020
Producers of Beaujolais Nouveau have been left with no choice but to turn part of their crop into pure alcohol, it has been reported, after exports of wine from the region fell during the first nine months of the year.
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