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Waitrose launches new “experimental” range of wine

Published: 16 May, 2019

Waitrose is launching nine new own label wines from “lesser-known” grape varieties.

Berkmann reveals £14m expansion drive

Published: 16 May, 2019

Berkmann Wine Cellars has secured £14 million of backing from HSBC UK to support its overseas expansion plans.

Mirabeau en Provence launch cans of rosé into Waitrose

Published: 16 May, 2019

Mirabeau-en-Provence has revealed the launch of Pret-a-Porter, a 13% abv rosé in a can, into 250 Waitrose stores on 20 May 2019. It will retail at £3.49.

Thailand claims Bacardi Legacy 2019 crown

Published: 16 May, 2019

The 2019 Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition has been won by Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn from Bangkok, Thailand.

Loire Valley Wines reveals marketing drive

Published: 16 May, 2019

Loire Valley Wines trade body has announced a new consumer marketing campaign for the UK - the Loire Bucket List.

Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris to run simultaneously

Published: 16 May, 2019

Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris have come together to move their 2020 exhibitions so they both run from 10 to 12 of February at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

UK leads the ‘non-alc’ sector with 271 premium launches in the past year

Published: 15 May, 2019

The UK is at the forefront of innovation in the ‘what to drink when you’re not drinking’ sector, new research has found – ahead of usual trendsetter, the US.

‘Real’ Wine: the tide has turned says natural wine fair co-founder

Published: 15 May, 2019

The co-founder of the Real Wine Fair says the revolution is over, and that new generation of drinkers have got behind natural wine – although the trade’s elite still needs some convincing.

Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon expansion

Published: 15 May, 2019

Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon, part of the Badet Clement portfolio, has unveiled plans for a major expansion programme.

WoSA announces UK’s first South African Wine Festival

Published: 15 May, 2019

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is set to run its first South African Wine Festival in the UK.

Bibendum-PLB takes trophy at annual Santa Rita Arsenal event

Published: 15 May, 2019

The annual Santa Rita 120 Arsenal Experience was won this year by a team from Bibendum-PLB.

#benevolentcolours selfie initiative highlights #itcouldbeme campaign

Published: 15 May, 2019

Drinks trade charity The Benevolent is encouraging members of the trade to post selfies of themselves dressed in red, white and/or rosé on 21 May, with the hashtag #benevolentcolours to raise awareness of its ‘It could be me' campaign.

New head winemaker for Distell

Published: 15 May, 2019

South African wine and spirits producer Distell has appointed Andrea Freeborough as its new head winemaker.

WSET marks 50th birthday with worldwide Wine Education Week

Published: 14 May, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced its first global Wine Education Week as part of the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Santa Rita says $25m investment in sustainability will pay long-term dividends

Published: 14 May, 2019

South American producer Santa Rita Estates (SRE) says it doesn’t regret ploughing $25 million USD into sustainability initiatives over the past five years, despite sustainable and organic cues having less sway with consumers.

WSTA challenges Gove over proposed deposit return scheme

Published: 14 May, 2019

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called on Michael Gove, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, to exclude glass from a proposed deposit return scheme (DRS) aimed at reducing the use of plastic in packaging.

CIVB brings pop-up bar to Bristol

Published: 14 May, 2019

The Conseil Interprofessionnel Du Vin De Bordeaux (CIVB) is to open its pop-up Bar Bordeaux in Bristol at the end of May – the first to be held outside London.

Skinny Prosecco founders launch vegan, no-alcohol fizz

Published: 14 May, 2019

This month will see the launch of the UK’s first organic, vegan, alcohol-free sparkling wine, its producers claim.

WSTA beefs up global expertise with Brampton appointment

Published: 14 May, 2019

Michelle Brampton, managing director for Europe at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has joined the board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

‘Temperature crisis’ could lead to a major re-shuffle of global wine production and demand

Published: 13 May, 2019

Vinegrowing and winemaking worldwide could look very different in the next 30 years, a climate change expert has announced, as the planet accelerates towards a temperature crisis fifty years earlier than expected.

Waitrose launches new “experimental” range of wine

Berkmann reveals £14m expansion drive

Mirabeau en Provence launch cans of rosé into Waitrose

Thailand claims Bacardi Legacy 2019 crown

Loire Valley Wines reveals marketing drive

Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris to run simultaneously

UK leads the ‘non-alc’ sector with 271 premium launches in the past year

‘Real’ Wine: the tide has turned says natural wine fair co-founder

Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon expansion

WoSA announces UK’s first South African Wine Festival

Bibendum-PLB takes trophy at annual Santa Rita Arsenal event

#benevolentcolours selfie initiative highlights #itcouldbeme campaign

New head winemaker for Distell

WSET marks 50th birthday with worldwide Wine Education Week

Santa Rita says $25m investment in sustainability will pay long-term dividends

WSTA challenges Gove over proposed deposit return scheme

CIVB brings pop-up bar to Bristol

Skinny Prosecco founders launch vegan, no-alcohol fizz

WSTA beefs up global expertise with Brampton appointment

‘Temperature crisis’ could lead to a major re-shuffle of global wine production and demand

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