Yealands Estate Wines has been fined $400,000 in relation to inaccurate internal wine records and the making of false statements in export eligibility applications under the Wine Act 2003.
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Gaucho has hired former Wines of Argentina Europe director Andrew Maidment as part of a new strategy to re-establish the brand as ‘UK’s foremost Argentine wine specialist’.
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This year’s Shop Rioja initiative delivered a collective sales uplift of 81% during October for the 61 retailers taking part, with Highbury Vintners and Hennings Wine taking top spot.
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With another two years to go before the current agave shortage – which has caused huge price spikes – is expected to come to an end, House of Tequila has urged the industry to “work together” to avoid such volatile market conditions in the future.
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Good design may only sell the one, first bottle if the liquid inside is discovered to be below par. But present the most sublime booze in a mediocre or off-putting package and the painstaking craft of the distiller or winemaker is likely to be left collecting dust.
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Wine Australia has announced it is to launch a new educational programme at its trade tasting in London next month.
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Sales of Rhône wines continue to decline in traditional markets, while the US east coast is showing “unprecedented levels of consumer interest,” according to leading sommeliers.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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Hospitality businesses that have failed to wipe data from old equipment risk incurring General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) penalties.
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The vineyards of Soave have been recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
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Edrington has announced its CEO Ian Curle will retire in March 2019 after 15 years in the role, and 32 years with the company.
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E&J Gallo has reported a “successful” 2018 thanks to a strong performance by wines from its premium portfolio.
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It could be a cracking Christmas for vegetarian and vegan wine, according to new research published by the IGD.
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UK restaurants are on the slide, according to the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.
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Intercontinental Wines Limited has been wound up by the High Court following a series of complaints by customers.
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My Wine Society has launched a new app it has dubbed “Facebook for wine”.
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Maremma in the past decade or so has emerged from the shadow cast by the neighbouring and much-feted Bolgheri, which rather than imparting its prestige to the relative Italian backwater, had instead created for it an expectation of achievement that the region hadn’t so far managed. But this is changing as an exciting medley of wines come to the fore.
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The latest Health Survey for England has revealed a decline in UK adults drinking harmful levels of alcohol.
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Bibendum has created a sales director for spirits position to broaden its reach into the premium side of the category.
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Moët & Chandon has extended its partnership with brand ambassador Jason Atherton with the launch of a pop-up in his The Blind Pig bar.
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