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Vinexpo Hong Kong postponed while LWF still on

Published: 02 March, 2020

Vinexpo Hong Kong is to be rescheduled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. It will now run from 8 to 10 July this year, instead of 26 to 28 May.

Wine Drinkers UK urges Chancellor not to discriminate against working class and women

Published: 02 March, 2020

Wine Drinkers UK has called on the new Chancellor not to discriminate against the working class and women ahead of the next Budget on 11 March.

UK distillery numbers hit record high

Published: 02 March, 2020

The British gin boom is far from over, if the latest distillery numbers from HMRC are any guide.

Berkmann's bags Tenuta San Leonardo

Published: 02 March, 2020

Berkmann Wine Cellars is now the exclusive UK distributor of the iconic Tenuta San Leonardo Italian winery, the company has announced.

Prowein postponed

Published: 29 February, 2020

Following growing speculation it has been announced that Prowein 2020 will be postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Friday Read: Hidden in the Shadows

Published: 28 February, 2020

The realisation first occurred in Ho Chi Minh City, after a charming waitress at 'The Garlik' restaurant produced a concise wine list. The restaurant was full of middle-class Vietnamese – and a handful of tourists – most of whom were drinking wine. I observed a similar scenario one week later, at Riedel's bar-cum-restaurant in central Bangkok. The sommelier was proselytising the virtues of white Burgundy – one of the many bottles contained in a wall-mounted enomatic machine - to a young Thai couple. I left the restaurant convinced that due to the media's powerful China obsession, the potential of these cultures to love wine was being grossly underreported.

Two UK MWs announced as part of first 2020 batch

Published: 28 February, 2020

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced seven new MWs from five different countries, including two from the UK.

Hambledon switches from FM&V to Mentzendorff as it looks to ramp up distribution

Published: 28 February, 2020

Hambledon Vineyards and Fields, Morris & Verdin (FM&V) have revealed plans to part ways as the English sparkling wine producer seeks to ramp up its UK distribution.

Beyerskloof Wines appoints Cape Wine Exporters

Published: 27 February, 2020

Beyerskloof Wines has appointed Cape Wine Exporters as part of its strategy to make the UK its number one export partner.

CIVB announces inaugural Bordeaux Day

Published: 26 February, 2020

Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has announced it is set to hold a Bordeaux Day for the first time.

Black Tower owner buys 16% stake in North South Wines

Published: 26 February, 2020

German winery Reh Kendermann, the producer of Black Tower, has acquired a 16% stake in North South Wines (NSW).

Winner of UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge revealed

Published: 26 February, 2020

Paul Fauvel, head sommelier at The Lanesborough, has won the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2020.

TWE and Diageo cut profit guidance as coronavirus evolves

Published: 26 February, 2020

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and Diageo have both trimmed their profit guidance for the second time this year as coronavirus continues to evolve.

Mentzendorff wins Colombo agency

Published: 26 February, 2020

Rhône Valley winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo has appointed Mentzendorff & Co as his exclusive agent in the UK.

McGuigan launches premium red blend range in UK

Published: 26 February, 2020

Australia’s McGuigan Wines has unveiled a new premium range of wines in the UK.

Argento unveils single vineyard organic Malbec

Published: 25 February, 2020

Bodega Argento has released a new single vineyard organic Malbec for the UK on-trade and independent retailers.

Kingsland opens its £1.2m canning line

Published: 25 February, 2020

Kingsland Drinks has opened its £1.2m canning line at its Irlam, Manchester, site.

LWF reveals Wine Buyers Awards shortlist

Published: 25 February, 2020

London Wine Fair (LWF) has revealed the shortlist for its new Wine Buyers Awards.

New UK commercial director for William Grant

Published: 25 February, 2020

Leading UK spirits producer William Grant & Sons has made Joanna Austin its commercial director for the UK and Ireland.

Top Selection wins entire Duckhorn range

Published: 25 February, 2020

London-based wine merchant Top Selection is to distribute the whole portfolio of US producer Duckhorn in the UK.

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